White Plains CitizeNetReporter - Pleasantville's Newman Theatre Holds Auditions for Lion In Winter

WPCNR CASTING CALL. From John Arco, Newman Theatre. August 10, 2003:The Herbert Mark Newman Theatre of the Richard G. Rosenthal JCC is pleased to announce auditions for it's fall 2003 production of The Lion In Winter, by James Goldman. The production is under the direction of Thomas Kramer, with performance dates set for November 1, 2, 8, 9, 13, 15 and 16. Auditions are scheduled for September 3 and 4, both beginning at 7PM at 600 Bedford Road, Pleasantville. Candidates will be seen on a first-com-first-served basis, and no appointments are needed. Candidates should be prepared to read from the script.

Character breakdown for the piece is as follows:

Henry II, King of England, 50 years old, powerful energetic and a man
having his last moments of greatness before the beginning of the decline.

Eleanor of Aquitaine, Henry's estranged wife. She is his equal in every
way.

Richard Lionheart, the oldest son and Eleanor's favorite. Strong; determined to be Henry's successor.

Geoffrey, the middle son. The brightest of a very bright family. Generally overlooked when the question of succession arises.

John, the youngest son and Henry's favorite. Unsure of how to attain the throne. Will follow whoever leads him.

Alais, beautiful. 25 years old. French princess betrothed to Richard for 18 years, and is currently sharing also Henry's bed.

Philip, crowned King of France. Alais' brother, determined to see Alais wed to Richard.

The play takes place at Christmas, 1183 AD, at Henry's castle in Chignon, France. King Henry II has summoned his rather dysfunctional family for the holiday season and plans to guarantee his successor to the throne. His wife, Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, whom he has imprisoned for the past 10 years, has her own thoughts on who should follow Henry, while the three Princes all scheme to be named heir. Into the family mix, Alais and Philip (along with the power they possess) add to the political and personal maneuvering, and make for a very volatile holiday celebration. This is a
family that makes the Ewings of DALLAS look like THE BRADY BUNCH.

For more information about The Newman Theatre, please visit our website at www.newmantheatre.org. For directions or specific questions, contact John Arco at 914-741-0333x626 or send an e-mail to john@newmantheatre.org.


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