The dawn of the Plantagenet Dynasty which will rule for two hundred years.

The Players:

Henry II, the King

Eleanor of Aquitaine, his Queen

Their sons:

Richard

Geoffrey

John

Alais, Eleanor's adopted daughter, Henry's mistress and Richard's fiancee

Philip, the young King of France and Alais' half-brother

Few plays achieved the recognition of the well known classic The Lion in Winter. The play transports us to Europe in the 12th Century, a time of love and lust, greed and power,chivalry and treachery when Henry II ruled England with an iron fist. One of his most important conquests was the beautiful, charming and politically powerful Eleanor of Aquitaine. Their marriage catapulted them into power making them dominant forces in England and France.

Their liaison also spawned three sons and three possible heirs to Henry’s throne: Richard the Lion Heart, Geoffrey, and John. The Lion In Winter revolves around Henry’s volatile relationship with Eleanor and the battle of his strong-willed sons for his throne. Henry’s desire to keep his kingdom together is obstructed by his sons’ divisive fight for his throne and Eleanor’s skillful manipulation of Henry and her sons.

This collision of egos and corruption of power fuels this fiercely emotional drama. Goldman’s masterful use of language gives it a sense of eloquence and humor. We see the best and the worst expressions of human character. It passionately displays our abilities to sacrifice bloodties and familial loyalties to achieve our political aspirations. The Lion In Winter transcends history and challenges us to ask: what’s the price of power?

"The Lion In Winter has more wit in every speech than some hits have in an entire evening...a growling, snarling, skin-piercing, skull rattling exhibit couched in marvelously articulate language with humor that bristles and burns." -Los Angeles Times.

"A play of intelligence, astringent wit and much theatrical skill."- New York Times.

A few Photos from the show.
Set andCostume Designs.

CAST
Henry	Traber Burns
Eleanor	Sara Morsey
Alais	Abby Lindsay
Richard	Robin Bloodworth
Geoffrey	Dan Bright
John	Heath Dunnbar Ward
Philip	Brik Berkes

ARTISTIC STAFF
Director	Lauren Caldwell
Scenic Designer	James Morgan
Costume Designer	Marilyn Wall-Asse
Lighting Designer	Robert P. Robins
Stage Manager	Robert H. Satterlee

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