2023-2024 Season Archives - Page 7 of 8

Post-Show ‘Connect the Dots’ Activity

Contemplate the connections between THE LION IN WINTER and other cultural phenomena, past and present! This reflection activity is suitable for learners of all ages.

Pre-Show History Activity

Engage students with the world of the Middle Ages, both in Europe and beyond, to build their understanding of what this time period was really like.

Glossary

Learn about the lingo in Lion! Visit this helpful glossary to better understand definitions and allusions that are mentioned throughout THE LION IN WINTER script.

Pre-Show Vocabulary Activity

Use this vocabulary activity to prepare students to view and understand camp in the context of THE LION IN WINTER.

Historical Background, Dramaturgy, and Design

Explore the history behind THE LION IN WINTER, its dramaturgy, and the design of Court Theatre’s production.

Synopsis and Characters

Read a synopsis of THE LION IN WINTER, plus character descriptions and information about the setting.

A Dynasty to Remember

THE LION IN WINTER Dramaturg Martine Kei Green-Rogers separates fact from fiction, and opens the door to the House of Plantagenet.

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

Director Ron OJ Parson, Rebecca Spence, and John Hoogenakker discuss THE LION IN WINTER and its relationship to power, legacy, relevance, and love. Turns out, there's a little Plantagenet in all of us!

Welcome Eighth Blackbird

Acclaimed musical ensemble Eighth Blackbird brings their incredible COMPOSITION AS EXPLANATION to Court's stage!

Find the Fresh in the Familiar with Court’s 2023/24 Season

We're thrilled to announce the 2023/24 season! This next season marks a thrilling inflection point in our history, catalyzed by the 2022 Regional Theatre Tony Award. Centering timeless themes in strikingly rich interpretations, the 2023/24 season finds the fresh in the familiar with a carefully curated blend of beloved texts and new voices.