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Breakdown
Seeking: Strong, physical actors, with a sense of play: where noted, other specific skills:
[ROBIN HOOD]
male, 20-40, any ethnicity. A rough outlaw of high status and a true man of the forest. Must be very physically fit and strong, skilled in stage combat (including sword play), and able to handle some aerial rope work.
[MARION]
female, 20-35, any ethnicity. Daughter of the Duke of York. Brave, clever and principled--a force to be reckoned with. Must be a strong actress and strong singer, as well as a skilled fighter (sword-play), who can almost beat Robin in combat. This actress will also engage in some aerial rope work and other physical activities.
[PIERRE]
male, 30-50, any ethnicity. A large man--both physically and in spirit--Marion’s clown and servant. Pierre is our guide through the story, who sometimes speaks in direct address to the audience. This actor must be a strong actor and singer, and a skilled comedian who can access the darker bits as well. A plus if he plays some sort of instrument, but not a must.
[PRINCE JOHN]
male, 30-60, any ethnicity. The villain--evil, dangerous and ruthless, with a very dark occasional sense of humor. A very strong actor.
[ALICE/ARISTOCRAT/NUN/TOWNSWOMAN]
early 20-40, any ethnicity. Marion’s older sister. Materialistic and high-maintenance; everything that Marion is, she is not. Needs to play at least one (preferably two) of the following instruments at a high skill level: English or Irish Bagpipes, Hurdy-Gurdy, Hammer Dulcimer, Trumpet, Trombone, other Brass (Tuba/Cornet/Tenor Horn/Euphonium), Cello, Violin, Drums/Percussion, Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar, Flute, Accordian, Concertina, Double-Bass (with bow)
[WILL SCARLETT/DUCK]
male, early 20-40, any ethnicity. One of Robin’s band of outlaws. A physically fit actor, who can handle aerial rope work, sword-play/stage combat and other physical activities. Needs to be skilled in one (preferably two) of the following instruments: English or Irish Bagpipes, Hurdy-Gurdy, Hammer Dulcimer, Trumpet, Trombone, other Brass (Tuba/Cornet/Tenor Horn/Euphonium), Cello, Violin, Drums/Percussion, Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar, Flute, Accordian, Concertina, Double-Bass (with bow)
[MUCH MILLER/HORSE]
male, early 20-40, any ethnicity. One of Robin’s band of outlaws. A physically fit actor, who can handle aerial rope work, sword-play/stage combat and other physical activities. Needs to be skilled in one (preferably two) of the following instruments: English or Irish Bagpipes, Hurdy-Gurdy, Hammer Dulcimer, Trumpet, Trombone, other Brass (Tuba/Cornet/Tenor Horn/Euphonium), Cello, Violin, Drums/Percussion, Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar, Flute, Accordian, Concertina, Double-Bass (with bow)
[LITTLE JOHN]
male, a Little Person, any ethnicity. One of Robin’s band of outlaws. A plus if he plays a musical instrument.
[GUY OF GISBORNE/GEORGE LEBRUN/DUKE OF YORK]
20-50, any ethnicity. Prince John’s servant and villain. A strong, fearful actor with high status, able to bring darkness and danger. Needs to be skilled in stage combat/sword-play, and should be skilled in one (preferably two) of the following instruments: English or Irish Bagpipes, Hurdy-Gurdy, Hammer Dulcimer, Trumpet, Trombone, other Brass (Tuba/Cornet/Tenor Horn/Euphonium), Cello, Violin, Drums/Percussion, Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar, Flute, Accordian, Concertina, Double-Bass (with bow)
[GISBORNE’s HENCHMAN/FRIAR/HORSE/PRISON GUARD]
male, 20-40, any ethnicity. Strong, very physical actor—needs aerial skills (straps), as well acrobatic and stage combat skills.
[MAKEPEACE, as well as ROBERT SUMMERS/CONFESSOR/TOWNSMAN/FAT MAN/ARISTOCRAT/FRIAR]
male, 40-60, any ethnicity. Marion’s guardian. A strong and sympathetic actor, who is a skilled musician with at least one of the following instruments: English or Irish Bagpipes, Hurdy-Gurdy, Hammer Dulcimer, Trumpet, Trombone, other Brass (Tuba/Cornet/Tenor Horn/Euphonium), Cello, Violin, Drums/Percussion, Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar, Flute, Accordian, Concertina, Double-Bass (with bow)
[PLUG THE DOG, as well as REBECCA SUMMERS/LADY LEBRUN/FAT LADY/NUN]
female, 20-40, any ethnicity. Should be a very physical actress , who can play a reed instrument, as well as one of the following instrument very well: English or Irish Bagpipes, Hurdy-Gurdy, Hammer Dulcimer, Trumpet, Trombone, other Brass (Tuba/Cornet/Tenor Horn/Euphonium), Cello, Violin, Drums/Percussion, Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar, Flute, Accordian, Concertina, Double-Bass (with bow).
THE THEATER IS PLANNING TO CAST THE FOLLOWING ROLES FROM LOCAL TALENT:
[JETHRO SUMMERS]
male 10-15 to play 12, any ethnicity. Son of a persecuted townsperson, taken prisoner by Prince John. A brave young man. Should have some acrobatic skills.
[SARAH SUMMERS]
female, 9-12, any ethnicity. Jethro’s younger sister. Should be able to play one of the listed instruments: English or Irish Bagpipes, Hurdy-Gurdy, Hammer Dulcimer, Trumpet, Trombone, other Brass (Tuba/Cornet/Tenor Horn/Euphonium), Cello, Violin, Drums/Percussion, Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar, Flute, Accordian, Concertina, Double-Bass (with bow)
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