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<h1>Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood</h1>
<div><b>by KEN LUDWIG</b></div>
<p>Chagrin Valley Little Theatre (CVLT) is auditioning for Ken
Ludwig’s “Sherwood” at the theatre located at 40 River Street,
Chagrin Falls OH. Seeking a versatile ensemble of actors, age 16
and over.</p>
<p>Packed with thrills, romance, laughter, and immortal characters
like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian, <em>Sherwood: The
Adventures of Robin Hood</em> tells the enduring story of a hero
of the people who takes on the ruthless powers that be. So get
ready to duck a quarterstaff or two – you won’t want to miss a
moment of the swashbuckling fun!</p>
<p>Director: Don Bernardo<br>
Producer & Stage Manager: Kate Williams-Bernardo<br>
Costumer: Jacklyn Kruyne<br>
Technical Director: Tom West</p>
<h2>Audition Details: </h2>
<p><strong>Sunday, October 23 at 7:00pm<br>
Monday, October 24 at 7:00pm</strong></p>
<p><strong>Rehearsals:</strong> November 20 – January 19 with time
off for Thanksgiving, Christmas and other holidays. Rehearsals are
generally scheduled between 7:30pm to 9:30pm, Sunday thru
Thursday.</p>
<p><strong>Performances:</strong> January 20 – February 4 (one
matinee on Sunday 1/29)</p>
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<li>Please arrive at 6:45pm on the day you would like to audition.
Please use the <a moz-do-not-send="true">Sign Up Genius link</a>
to register to audition. </li>
<li>No specific audition times needed – auditions will be
conducted as a “cattle call” and consist of cold readings from
the script. </li>
<li>No preparation needed. </li>
<li>English accents (of various types) will be used.</li>
<li>No callbacks. </li>
<li>Video auditions only accepted by PRIOR arrangement (<a
href="mailto:donbernardo@sbcglobal.net" moz-do-not-send="true">email
director</a>).</li>
<li>Auditionees will be required to show proof of COVID
vaccination and at least one booster at the audition. Please
bring your vaccination card with you. </li>
<li>Masking will be optional while not actively rehearsing or
onstage. No masking after January 5.</li>
<li>CVLT is a community theatre – no acting roles are compensated.</li>
<li>Complete script is available for purchase from <a
href="https://www.concordtheatricals.com/s/62891/ken-ludwigs-sherwood-the-adventures-of-robin-hood"
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<li>Please address any questions to <a
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class="moz-txt-link-freetext">donbernardo@sbcglobal.net</a></li>
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<p>In addition to the principal and featured roles listed below,
“Sherwood” features a large cast of characters. Ensemble actors
will double in several of these roles (see below).</p>
<h3>Principal/Featured Roles</h3>
<ul>
<li>ROBIN HOOD: A man who believes in nothing but a good time,
then comes face to face with the kind of greed and inhumanity
that won’t let him sleep at night.</li>
<li>MARIAN: Robin’s friend, who becomes his love interest. Not
just a pretty “damsel in distress,” Marian is a skilled archer
and sword fighter in her own right.</li>
<li>FRIAR TUCK: Serves as the play’s narrator, but also as part of
the “Merry Men.” Good comic bits. The traditional Friar Tuck –
heavyset, jolly, etc.</li>
<li>LITTLE JOHN: Tallest member of the Merry Men. Defeats Robin in
a quarterstaff fight over a stream, then joins Robin’s band.</li>
<li>DEORWYNN: (pronounced “DEER-win”) A young woman whose father
is murdered by the Sheriff and Sir Guy. More of a “damsel” than
Marian, but not without her own cleverness.</li>
<li>SIR GUY OF GISBOURNE: The show’s primary “bad guy.” Pompous
representative of the Crown and Prince John.</li>
<li>THE SHERIFF OF NOTTINGHAM: A bumbling fool of a Sheriff, he is
“second banana” to Sir Guy.</li>
<li>PRINCE JOHN: The would-be usurper of King Richard the
Lionheart’s throne. John is just as pompous as Sir Guy, and is
particularly impressed with his own cleverness, especially with
lousy word-play and appropriation of Shakespeare quotes.</li>
<li>In addition to the above principals, we are looking to cast an
ensemble of at least 6 players who can double (or triple) all of
these incidental roles: Heloise, Midwife, Robert, Master Bladen,
Master Godwin, Alize, Roderick, Fawkes, Margery, Blind Man,
Monks, Tankred, Father Goph, Bajka, Gaspar, Much the Miller,
Simon, Ansgot, Jacques, Etienne, Mateo, Diego, Maximilian,
Matthias, various Soldiers, Merry Men, Archers and Executioners.
Ensemble members will be BUSY, in the tradition of Ken Ludwig’s
<em>Baskerville</em>.</li>
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