Post-Show ‘Connect the Dots’ Activity

Photo of Kenneth La’Ron Hamilton, Brandon Miller, and Anthony Baldasare by Michael Brosilow. Engage in independent internet research, discussion, and reflection as you explore connections… Read More

Pre-Show History Activity

Medieval illustration of men harvesting wheat with reaping-hooks or sickles in Queen Mary’s Psalter; courtesy of Wikipedia. Use this history-focused activity to get students thinking… Read More

Glossary

Photo of Rebecca Spence by Michael Brosilow. To better understand The Lion in Winter, familiarize yourself with these essential vocabulary words… Read More

Pre-Show Vocabulary Activity

Photo of Kenneth La’Ron Hamilton, Brandon Miller, and Anthony Baldasare by Michael Brosilow. Use this vocabulary activity to prepare students to view and understand camp… Read More

Historical Background, Dramaturgy, and Design

Set model by Linda Buchanan. Explore the history behind The Lion in Winter, its dramaturgy, and the design of Court Theatre’s production. Historical Background… Read More

Synopsis and Characters

Photo of John Hoogenakker and Netta Walker by Michael Brosilow. Synopsis It is Christmas 1183 – a few months after the death of King Henry… Read More

A Dynasty to Remember

13th-century depiction of Henry II and his legitimate children (Anonymous, Genealogical roll of the kings of England (British Library, Royal 14 B VI). The… Read More

In Conversation: Ron OJ Parson, Rebecca Spence, and John Hoogenakker

Photo of Ron OJ Parson, Rebecca Spence, and John Hoogenakker. Director Ron OJ Parson discussed The Lion in Winter with Associate Director of… Read More

Meet the Cast of THE LION IN WINTER

Say hello to the Plantagenet family! Meet the cast who will bring James Goldman’s The Lion in Winter to life. From left to right,… Read More

Court Theatre Honored at the Jeff Awards

We are delighted to announce that Court Theatre received two Jeff Awards. Held on Monday, October 2 at the Drury Lane Theatre, the 55th… Read More