"The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood" Needs Teens
Youth actors ages 12-18 are welcome to audition for "The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood". Please see the details below. About the project: 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 frantically funny, 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 an expandable band of spoon-wielding Merry Men whose collective IQs equal six, and you’ve got an irreverent jaunt through Sherwood Forest you won’t soon forget! Additional info: Nothing needs to be prepared in advance. Directors will ask about your past experience and have group readings for different roles. There may be some waiting, so feel free to bring something to pass the time quietly. Scheduling and Conflicts: Actors should be available to perform in all six shows. Any exceptions will need to be approved at auditions. Please check show dates and times at the top of this page to confirm your availability. Rehearsals will usually be scheduled on weekday evenings and weekends. On the audition form, you will be asked to list any dates and times that you will not be available for rehearsal. Most actors will be asked to attend rehearsals for approximately 2 hours, 3 or 4 days per week. Please complete the attached audition form in advance. Otherwise, forms will be available to fill out at auditions. Please be sure to complete the conflicts calendar on the back. Show dates: Friday 4/17/26 at 7:00PM Saturday 4/18/26 at 7:00PM Sunday 4/19/26 at 2:30PM Friday 4/24 26 at 7:00PM Saturday 4/25/26 at 7:00PM Sunday 4/26/26 at 2:30PM If interested, please apply.
10 roles
He’s quite impressed with himself. (A cross between Dudley DoRight and Frasier’s Niles Crane.) To feed his ego, one must fill a void the size of the Grand Canyon. However, his heart is good, for his mission is to help the homeless and poor of England.
She is the niece of King Richard and Prince John. She is also Robin’s true love. She is a cross between Emma Thompson and Miss Piggy. She is kind, charming, and shares Robin’s quest to aid the needy. However, she has a strange obsession with skin conditions.
He’s typically evil, selfish, greedy and has positively no regard for the welfare of England or its people. Should be largely despicable.
Shares all of Prince’s prime qualities. Moreover, he is a master sportsman and Robin’s chief rival. He also hopes to marry Marian.
Befriends Robin and helps him out of a few tight situations while teaching him some valuable lessons at the same time. Serves as the story’s narrator.
Fed up with life in the castle.
A holy relic.
Collectively, the Merry Men should behave somewhat like a pack of happy, but none-too-bright, stray dogs. LITTLE JOHN (big lummox with an I.Q. of 6) ALLAN ADALE (slightly brighter than Little John) WILL SCARLET (the wise guy) DONALD or DONNA MARY or MARTY BEULAH or BYRON LIONEL or LENORE DEBBIE or DENNIS
4 ladies who fawn over Prince John
Men wearing black robes and hooded masks
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