Do you love humorous shows? Do you enjoy spoofs on original stories? If you do, then the exciting summertime play The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood is for you!
“Have you ever wondered what would happen if Monty Python met up with Mel Brooks to tell their version of Robin Hood? Well…um…poor Sherwood Forest will never be the same again.”
The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood is being performed this June 16, 17, and 18, at the Soo Theatre. Although this is quite a few months from now, preparations are taking place now. Director Lisa Dunn has scheduled auditions Sunday, February 19 from 1-4 as well as Wednesday, February 22 from 6-8 pm.
Not quite sure what The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood is about? Here is a synopsis: ‘It sure is hard to be humble when you’re a swashbuckling, egocentric super-hero. But our gallant guy-in-green tries his best as he swaggers through The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, a Monty Pythonesque retelling of the classic.’
‘This time around, the legendary legend, in his never-ending quest to aid the needy, encounters a lovely damsel-in-distress (oddly obsessed with skin conditions); an ever-scheming sheriff who would rather bowl a strike than hit a bull’s-eye; a gold-hoarding, bad-guy monarch wannabe; and a good-natured “Town’s Guy” who manages to make his way into every scene, whether he belongs there or not.
‘Combine them with a band of spoon-wielding Merry Men whose collective IQs equal six, and you’ve got an irreverent jaunt though Sherwood Forest you won’t soon forget!’
The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood reads like a fun performance to see and a fun performance to be in! Want to be involved? Director Lisa Dunn is casting adults in leading roles and adults and high school students in chorus roles. Those auditioning will be asked to read a short scene from the play.
Audition scenes will be available for perusal before auditions.
Even the descriptions of the cast of characters begins to tell the humorous story:
Robin Hood: Dashing hero with a large ego
Lady Marian: Lovely damsel in distress
Prince John: The head bad guy
Sheriff of Nottingham: Prince John’s cohort in crime
Towns guy: The local yokel
Lady in waiting: Lady Marian’s attendant
Friar Tuck: Holy relic
Will Scarlet: The wise guy
Little John: Big character with an IQ of six
Allan Adale: Slightly
brighter than Little John
Fawning Ladies: Ladies who ” fawn” over Prince John
Guards: Those who protect the castle
Rich man
Poor lady with a baby
Remember, auditions are Sunday, February 19th from 1-4 p.m. and Wednesday, February 22nd from 6-8 p.m. Performance dates are: June 16, 17, and 18.
Give it a try and who knows? Perhaps the performance star in you will shine brightly on The Soo Theatre Project’s historic stage this June!
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