Culture and Region as Told Through Props: THE LION IN WINTER
Court’s Properties Manager Lara Musard provides a brief overview of King Philip’s guest bed and the blades in The Lion in Winter. Learn about… Read More
Learning Guide: Oedipus Rex
Photo of the Chorus of Oedipus Rex, Kelvin Roston Jr., and Christopher Donahue by Michael Brosilow. Check out these resources for academics, enthusiasts, educators to… Read More
Synopsis and Characters
Photo of Kelvin Roston Jr. and Kate Collins by Michael Brosilow. Review a detailed synopsis of the complex plot of Oedipus… Read More
Gods and Rulers Activity
Photo of the Chorus of Oedipus Rex by Michael Brosilow. This two-part activity invites students to engage in discussion around what institutions and entities rule… Read More
Historical Background, Dramaturgy, and Design
Red-figure bell-krater depicting Actaeon mid-metamorphosis, attended by Artemis, Zeus and Lyssa (the personification of madness), 450 BC. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Explore the history… Read More
Prophecy Activity
Photo of the Chorus of Oedipus Rex by Michael Brosilow. Try out prophesying for yourself! This in-class writing activity invites creativity and builds skills around… Read More
Additional Listening, Learning, and Viewing
Photo of the Chorus of Oedipus Rex and Timothy Edward Kane by Michael Brosilow. Check out this curated list of videos, podcasts, and further reading… Read More
Behind the Scenes: Scenic and Costume Design of THE LION IN WINTER
Set design by Linda Buchanan; model by Kristen Martino. At first glance, the set and costumes of The Lion in Winter appear to be… Read More
Audiences are Roaring for LION
Photo of John Hoogenakker and Rebecca Spence by Michael Brosilow. Opening Night of The Lion in Winter was a resounding success! This production is being royally… Read More
History Alive Activity
Photo of Kenneth La’Ron Hamilton, Brandon Miller, and Anthony Baldasare by Michael Brosilow. Take a look at the actual historical timeline surrounding the events in… Read More
