Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, once the most powerful woman in the world, is allowed out of prison to spend Christmas with her husband, King Henry II of England, and their three sons. When the question of royal succession is raised, the plotting begins, alliances are formed, betrayals start, and knives are drawn. As Eleanor says, “Every family has its ups and downs,” and this royal family is no exception.

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The Lion in Winter

Alex and Faye Spanos Theatre

This fall, the Theatre & Dance Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, presents "Dead Man's Cell Phone," a wildly imaginative new comedy by the acclaimed Sarah Ruhl, a MacArthur Genius Grant recipient and Pulitzer Prize finalist. The play embarks on a thought-provoking journey that explores themes of mortality, morality, redemption, and the impact of technology on human connections. The story unfolds with an incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café, a dead man with unfinished business, and a woman, Jean, who decides to answer the call, leading her into a world of unexpected adventures and ethical quandaries.

The performances are scheduled to take place from November 2-5 & 9-11, 2023, at the Spanos Theatre, promising audiences a blend of humor, mystery, and philosophical inquiry. The production showcases the talents of Cal Poly students and faculty, with Karin Hendricks-Bolen leading as the director, sound designer, fight choreographer, and dialect coach, alongside a dedicated artistic and production team. The cast features roles such as Jean, the woman who answers the dead man's phone; Gordon, the deceased; Mrs. Gottlieb, Gordon's mother; and other pivotal characters that bring this intriguing narrative to life.

"Dead Man's Cell Phone" is part of the 2023-24 season lineup for the Theatre & Dance Department, highlighting the department's commitment to presenting thought-provoking and innovative works that engage the community and foster a deeper understanding of the human condition through the arts.

Carly Medina

Events

Past events

14 - 16 Nov, 2024

The Lion in Winter · Cal Poly Theatre & Dance Department

2 - 11 Nov, 2023

Dead Man's Cell Phone · Cal Poly Theatre & Dance Department

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