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Altarena Playhouse is holding auditions for:
THE LION IN WINTER
By James Goldman
Directed by Angela Mason
October 23-November 22, 2026
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.
Auditions (by appointment):
Saturday, May 30, 1-4 PM
Sunday, May 31, 6-9 PM
Call Backs (by invitation only):
Tuesday, June 2, 7 PM.
Please contact Katina at should you have any questions.
Auditions will be held at the Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High Street, Alameda.
Performers of all races, ethnicities and genders are encouraged to audition. Non-AEA only.
These are volunteer positions, but there is a $500 expense reimbursement available for the run.
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