Grapevine’s Runway Theatre announces auditions for “Glorious!” and cast for “The Lion in Winter”
Read on to find out more about Runway Theatre’s upcoming December and February productions.
Grapevine-based Runway Theatre recently released a pair of announcements regarding its next two productions.
First, the theater announced the cast for its next show, “The Lion in Winter,” opening this December. The show, described by the theater as a “dramatically funny tale of 12th century England’s royal family – and their many foibles,” is set to open December 1 and run through December 18.
The comedy’s cast includes the following:
- Terry Martin as Henry
- Mary-Margaret Pyeatt as Eleanor
- Kristi Lee Smith as Alais
- Blair Mitchell as Richard
- Nathan Danielson as Geoffery
- Parker Pereira as John
- Jayson Diaz as Phillip
Additionally, the theater announced upcoming auditions for its February production of “Glorious! The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the Worst Singer in the World.”
Runway Theatre described the play as follows:
“Amidst the 1940’s austerity, one sparkling socialite named Florence Foster Jenkins takes New York, and the world, by storm with her enthusiasm as a soprano who boasts far from perfect pitch. Based on a true story, Florence slides from note to note and recital to recording session, surrounded by a dedicated entourage who can’t help but feast on Florence’s joy. Warbles, screeches, and laughter score a delightful melody of moments leading up to her sold-out show at Carnegie Hall. Known as the worst opera singer who ever lived, her confidence and passion ensure memories of her adventurous spirit will never die.”
Runway Theatre will host auditions for the play from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on December 2 and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on December 4. The production runs from February 2 through February 14.
For more information about both productions, check out the full releases below or head to https://www.runwaytheatre.com/.
Runway Theatre rings in the holidays with The Lion in Winter.
Grapevine, TX – “The Lion in Winter – a Comedy in Two Acts” will ring in the holidays at Runway Theatre. Directed by James Prince, this dramatically funny tale of 12 th century England’s royal family – and their many foibles – will run from December 1 st through December 18 th . It features an incredible cast, including:
Terry Martin as Henry
Mary-Margaret Pyeatt as Eleanor
Kristi Lee Smith as Alais
Blair Mitchell as Richard
Nathan Danielson as Geoffery
Parker Pereira as John
Jayson Diaz as Phillip
Runway Theatre performs Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm. Ticket prices for The Lion in Winter are $22 for adults and $19 for seniors 60+ and students. Season passes and individual tickets are on sale now. To learn more, visit RunwayTheatre.com.
About “The Lion in Winter”:
Don’t most families find the holiday season a bit stressful? Join us as we hang the holly in a twelfth century castle where King Henry II has gifted his wife temporary freedom from prison to join him and their sons for Christmas, but he’ll also be bringing his mistress to the dinner table. Oh, and to top the tree, his mistress is promised to marry his eldest, Richard, who is locked in a battle with his brothers over who will reign next. Typical Christmas family fodder, right? This classic tale explores quintessential family foibles in a funny, fanciful fashion! Rated PG
About Runway Theatre:
The End of the Runway Players (ERP) was created in 1983 when a small group established a community theatre in Grapevine, Texas. They mounted their first full season in 1985 and became a nonprofit organization, establishing Runway Theatre in its first permanent home on Dooley Street. Eleven years later the theatre was destroyed in a tragic fire. With the community’s support, Runway rebuilt and has since produced hundreds of plays and musicals. Though dark for sixteen months during the COVID-19 pandemic, the theatre reopened in late summer of 2021 and remains dedicated to producing entertaining live theatre in a welcoming home.
Audition Notice:
Runway Theatre is excited to hold auditions for Glorious! The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the Worst Singer in the World by Peter Quilter, directed by Byron Holder. The production runs February 2 – February 18, 2024.
Audition Dates: Saturday and Monday, December 2 & 4, 2023
Audition Time: Saturday – 1:00pm – 4:00pm and Monday – 6:00pm – 8:00pm (No appointments.)
Audition Location: Runway Theater – 215 N. Dooley Street Grapevine, TX 76051
Audition Details: RunwayTheater.com/auditions
Any additional questions may be sent to ProductionLiaison@RunwayTheatre.com. Please do not call the box office.
Production Synopsis:
Amidst the 1940’s austerity, one sparkling socialite named Florence Foster Jenkins takes New York, and the world, by storm with her enthusiasm as a soprano who boasts far from perfect pitch. Based on a true story, Florence slides from note to note and recital to recording session surrounded by a dedicated entourage who can’t help but feast on Florence’s joy. Warbles, screeches, and laughter score a delightful melody of moments leading up to her sold-out show at Carnegie Hall. Known as the worst opera singer who ever lived, her confidence and passion ensure memories of her adventurous spirit will never die.
