LACONIA — Sherwood Forest comes to Laconia so that Robin Hood, his Merry Men, Maid Marian and all the other much-loved characters can come to life when the Winni Players Youth Ensemble performs Mary Lynn Dobson’s The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood. Children age 5-12 will present this retelling of the classic story from November 17-20.
In this fun, silly version the legendary legend, in his never-ending quest to aid the needy, Robin 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 Gal" who manages to make her way into every scene, whether she belongs there or not.
Combine them with a band of spoon-wielding Merry Men and Women whose collective IQs equal six, and you've got an irreverent jaunt through Sherwood Forest!
Nineteen local children have been hard at work rehearsing this family-friendly production. Inter-Lakes fourth grader Rudy Beer takes on the title role with fellow Inter-Laker Nevis Van Ooijen as his nemesis Prince John. Lady Marian is played by Lakeland student Claire Gardner. The whole story is brought to life by the narrating Town’s Gal played by Cali Mitchell.
Directors Bryan and Johanna Halperin say "this is one of the youngest casts we’ve worked with but they’ve all embraced the zany comedy of the piece and have worked hard on creating fun characters whether they are playing a Merry Man or an arrow.'' Dan Daly designed the irreverent set and Sherry Gardner provided the 50s-inspired costumes.
The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood will be performed at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse, Rts. 3 and 11b, Weirs Beach. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Early reservations are encouraged. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students and can be reserved by calling 366-7377. Visit www.winniplayhouse.org for more details.
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The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood will be performed Nov. 17-20 at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse. (Courtesy photo)
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