WPCNR STAGE DOOR. April 25, 2006: The Fort Hill Players Summer Production of Robin Hood has scheduled audition dates May 16 and 18  at "The Roch" (Rochambeau School)  for its July production. For info on the new production, click "Read More."

Brace yourselves, theatergoers: Sherwood Forest has had quite the shakeup.

Mary Lynn Dobson's play is not only a romp through Sherwood, but also a hilarious take on the swaggering guy-in-green who always tries his best in The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood. This frantically funny, Pythonesque retelling of the classic legend portrays Hood's never-ending quest to aid the needy. This time, he encounters a lovely damsel-in-distress. Of course, since this isn't the typical Robin Hood, this isn't the typical Damsel.

Add to that an ever-scheming sheriff, who would rather bowl a strike than hit a bulls eye; a bad-guy monarch wannabe; and a good-natured "Town's Guy" who manages to make his way into every scene, and you've got an irreverent jaunt you won't soon forget.

Audition Info

May 16 & 18 - 7:30pm
Rochambeau School, 228 Fisher Ave, White Plains (click for directions)

Performances: July 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 18 at 7 pm

Additional information 914-946-5143

Character Descriptions

10 Adult Actors needed.  4 men, 2 women, 4 men or women.

Robin Hood: Male Should be played as a 20-something.  Dashing Hero.
Cross between Dudley Do Right & Frasier’s Niles Crane.  Always impressed with himself. Good intentions to help the homeless & poor of England; oversized ego. Master sportsman.

Lady Marian: Female Should be played as a 20-something. Lovely damsel in distress. Niece of King Richard & Prince John, Robin Hood’s true love.  Cross between Miss Piggy & the actress Emma Thompson.  Kind, charming, and shares Robin’s quest to aid the needy. Also has a strange obsession with skin conditions.

Prince John: Male  Head bad guy.  Typically evil, selfish, greedy and has no regard for the welfare of England & his people. Should be disliked by all.

Sheriff of Nottingham: Male Typically evil, selfish, greedy and has no regard for the welfare of England & its people. Is a master sportsman and Robin’s chief rival.  Hopes to marry Marian. Also disliked by all.

Town’s Guy: Male or Female Narrator/Friend of Robin.

Lady In Waiting: Female Marian’s attendant.

Friar Tuck: Male Holy presence for Robin & his Merry Men.

Will Scarlet: Male or Female One of Robin’s Merry Men. Wise Guy.

Little John: Male or Female One of Robin’s Merry Men. Dim witted, large in size.

Allan Adale: Male or Female One of Robin’s Merry Men. Slightly dim witted.