The Lion In Winter
Olathe Civic Theatre Association
Audition Dates
July 19
Description
The Lion In Winter
By James Goldman
Directed by Kipp Simmons
Stage Management by Terri Babbitt
October 30th – November 15th, 2026
AUDITION AND CALLBACK INFORMATION
Auditions will be held Sunday, July 19th from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Olathe Civic Theatre Association, 500 E. Loula.
Callbacks will be by invitation only on Saturday, July 25th from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at Olathe Civic Theatre Association, 500 E. Loula.
If you want to audition but are unable to attend on July 19th, please submit a video audition by following the directions below. Videos must be received by NOON on July 19th.
**Actors of all ethnicities, abilities*, and gender identities are welcome and encouraged to audition. We will only be considering actors ages 18+.**
**Please note that actors will be required to navigate stairs to the dressing room, as well as a spiral staircase leading to the stage.**
ABOUT THE SHOW
Sibling rivalry, adultery, and dungeons – The Lion in Winter by James Goldman is a sophisticated, character-driven drama that combines wit, emotional depth, and political intrigue.
Set during Christmas 1183, the play centers on King Henry II, Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, and their sons as they battle strategically and emotionally for control of the English throne. The queen, and wealthiest woman in the
world, Eleanor has been kept in prison since raising an army against her husband and let out only for holidays.
The Lion In Winter explores the inner conflicts of the royal family as they fight over both a kingdom and King Henry’s paramour. As Eleanor says, “Every family has its ups and downs” and this royal family is no exception.
REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Rehearsals begin on Sunday, October 4th, 2026 and will typically be held Sundays from 1:00 P.M.-
5:00 P.M. and Monday-Thursday from 6:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. at OCTA, 500 E. Loula.
Performance dates are as follows:
Friday, October 30th, 7:30 pm
Saturday, October 31st, 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 1st, 2:00 p.m.
Friday, November 6th, 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 7th, 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 8th, 2:00 p.m.
Friday, November 13th, 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 14th, 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 15th, 2:00 p.m.
Submission & Contact Info
Follow linked forms at https://olathetheatre.org/audition-information/
– Please fill out an audition form and bring it to auditions, along with a copy of your resume and a current headshot if available. Please provide all conflicts from October 4th-November 15th, 2026. If you do not have a headshot or resume, please do not let that stop you from auditioning!
– Please prepare a serio-comic monologue that is no longer than two (2) minutes. If you are auditioning for the role of Henry or Eleanor, you may prepare one the following monologues instead: Click here to download Henry’s monologue or Eleanor’s monologue.
– If you cannot attend the audition in person, video auditions will be accepted until NOON on
July 19th. All submissions may be emailed to director Kipp Simmons at kippbot@gmail.com.