ABOUT THE PLAY
Comedic in tone, dramatic in action – this 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 a kingdom during the Christmas of 1183. As Eleanor says, “Every family has its ups and downs,” and this royal family is no exception.
“A totally rewarding rendering of James Goldman’s witty script about the unending political machinations of a massively dysfunctional royal family… Katina Psihos steps back onto the stage as Eleanor, with an absolutely triumphant performance in a role that couldn’t suit her better… Director Angela Mason’s pacing of the play makes the evening fly by.”
—Cordell Reports
THE LION IN WINTER
By James Goldman
Directed by Angela Mason
Running time: 2 hours (two acts with one 15-minute intermission)
Audio Description by Gravity Access — link for more information
When: October 23-November 22, Friday/Saturday 7:30 PM, Sunday 2 PM
Note ***NEW START TIME*** for Friday/Saturday shows!
Where: Altarena Playhouse
1409 High Street, Alameda, CA 94501
THE CAST
Daron Jennings as Henry II
Sydney Harmon as Alais
Dominic Antonich as John
Julian Dion as Geoffrey
Colin Epstein as Richard Lionheart
Jake Gleason U/S for Richard Lionheart on Nov. 6-8
Katina Psihos as Eleanor of Acquitaine
Ryan Chu as Philip
THE PRODUCTION TEAM
Director: Angela Mason
Stage Manager: Liora Jacob
Set Design/Build: Tom Curtin
Scenic Artist: Jeremy Letheule
Lighting Design: Edward Hunter
Sound Design: James Goode
Costume Design: Tammy Berlin
Props Design: Vicki Kagawan
Wigs/Hair: Jeremy Letheule
Intimacy Director: Heather Ondersma
Fight/Weapons Director: Jeremy Letheule
Crew: Archer Marietta, Jude Marietta
Wardrobe Assistant: Ava Byrd
Production Sponsors:
Jennifer Nixon
Beverly Blatt & David Filipek
Neil Rubenstein & Anna Crane
Nancy Joy Gordon
Armando Fox & Laura Morgan
Denise Gasti & Cheryl Saxton
Audio Description Sponsor:
Billie J. Simmons
Season Sponsors:
Karen Elizabeth Austin
Karen Butter
Dona Fuller
Marlene & Steve Kofman
Pat Macholl
Sara Strickler & Geoff House
Tik Thurston
Faye Wilson
C’era Una Volta
Audio Description Season Sponsors:
Karen Elizabeth Austin
Kimberly Ridgeway
Faye Wilson