TAPA Announces Cast for The Lion In Winter
Back row (l to r): Chris Chiola, Sid Givens, Riley Peterson, Steele Fleisher
Front row (l to r): Joni Sauer-Folger, Mark Johnson, Liz Tosch
Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts (TAPA) is delighted to announce the cast of The Lion In Winter, written by James Goldman and directed by Kelli McMellon.
Opening January 23rd, The Lion in Winter is comedic in tone and dramatic in action. The play tells the story of the Plantagenet family who are locked in a free-for-all of competing ambitions to inherit a kingdom. The queen, and wealthiest woman in the world, Eleanor of Aquitaine, has been kept in prison since raising an army against her husband, King Henry II. Let out only for holidays, the play centers around the inner conflicts of the royal family as they fight over both a
kingdom, as well as King Henry’s paramour during the Christmas of 1183. As Eleanor says, “every family has its ups and downs,” and this royal family is no exception.
kingdom, as well as King Henry’s paramour during the Christmas of 1183. As Eleanor says, “every family has its ups and downs,” and this royal family is no exception.
Starring in this production are Mark Johnson (Henry), Joni Sauer-Folger (Eleanor), Chris Chiola (Richard), Sid Givens (Geoffrey), Riley Peterson (John), Liz Tosch (Alais), Steele Fleisher (King Philip of France)
Tickets will go on sale December 23rd – a great gift idea for the theater lover in your life – and can be purchased by contacting Diamond Art Jewelers, 503-842-7940.
Join us on opening night, January 23rd, for an Opening Night Gala celebration. Every opening night ticket includes a complimentary beverage of choice and hors d’oeuvres. Additional show dates are January 24th, 30th, 31st, February 1st, 6th, 7th, & 8th. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:00 pm and the Sunday matinees start at 2:00 pm. The doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain.
For more information email info@tillamooktheater.com, or find us on Facebook. The Barn Community Playhouse is located at 12th and Ivy in Tillamook.
TAPA is a non-profit community theater dedicated to providing high quality performing arts experiences through entertainment, education, and community participation. TAPA’s Barn Community Playhouse is located at 12th & Ivy in Tillamook.
