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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

OPEN AUDITIONS FOR “THE LION IN WINTER”


The Holmdel Theatre Company is holding open auditions for 

THE LION IN WINTER
Written by JAMES GOLDMAN
Directed by LAURIE DEVINO

WHEN: Wed 9/3 and Thu 9/4, 7 – 10 PM; Possible callbacks on Sat, 9/6 at 2 PM
WHERE:
Holmdel Theatre Company at the Duncan Smith Theatre, 36 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel (on the grounds of Holmdel High School)

  • Needed are several performers, ranging in age, including some high school aged performers.
  • Those auditioning need attend only one of the regular audition dates.
  • Monologues are welcome but not required.
  • No pre-registration is required.
  • Audition sides from the script will be provided at auditions.
  • ALL ROLES ARE OPEN.
  • More information including character breakdown is available via our Facebook page.
  • Special Appearance Actors' Equity contract is available.

Sibling rivalry, adultery and dungeons—The Lion in Winter, by James Goldman, is a modern day classic.  Comedic in tone, dramatic in action—the play tells the story of the Plantagenet family who are locked in a free for all of competing ambitions to inherit a kingdom. The queen, and wealthiest woman in the world, Eleanor of Aquitaine, has been kept in prison since raising an army against her husband, King Henry II.  Let out only for holidays, the play centers around the inner conflicts of the royal family as they fight over both a kingdom, as well as King Henry’s paramour during the Christmas of 1183. 


"A work of intelligence, astringent wit, and much theatrical skill." —The New York Times.

"Marvelously articulate language, with humor that bristles and burns" —The Los Angeles Times.

Rehearsals will run through September and October.
Performances are November 1 - 16.
Cast members must keep scheduling conflicts to a minimum.

Please email info@holmdeltheatrecompany.org
with any questions