AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Hilo Community Players in association with Whirling Rainbow Productions present
The Lion in Winter by James Goldman

📍 The Keawe Theater
🗓 January 10 at 3:00-5:00PM
🗓 January 11 at 1:00-3:00PM

Set during Christmas 1183, The Lion in Winter is a thrilling mix of politics, passion, and family rivalry. King Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine lock horns in a royal chess match over love, legacy, and the English throne. Witty, intense, and full of heart — this play offers rich, dynamic roles for actors ready to sink their teeth into historical drama.

🎭 AVAILABLE ROLES

King Henry’s Three Sons:

• Richard “Lionheart” (30–40) – The eldest; strong, battle-tested, and proud.

• Geoffrey, Count of Brittany (25–35) – The cunning middle son; charming and strategic.

• John (20–30) – The youngest; innocent, eager, and naïve to a fault.

• Alais Capet (23–29) – Intelligent, romantic, and torn between love and duty. King Henry’s mistress and possible future queen.
• Philip Capet, King of France (25–35) – Alais’s brother; youthful, regal, and politically astute.

*MODEST STIPENDS WILL BE AVAILABLE*

🎭 Audition Information:
No preparation or experience required!

Cold readings from the script will be provided. Optionally please prepare a 1–2 minute monologue that showcases your dramatic range. Bring a résumé and headshot if available (not required.)

Performances:
March 6-15, 2026 at The Keawe Theater in Hilo

Perusal Script available: here

Questions? Contact hilocommunityplayers@gmail.com

“The Lion in Winter” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com