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<h1 style="font: normal 12pt sans-serif; color:#C00;text-transform:
uppercase; margin-bottom: -30px"><strong>PRESS RELEASE</strong><br>
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</h1>
<p style="font-size:10pt; font-weight:normal;font-family: arial,
sans-serif; color:#000000;" align="right">12/15/2022</p>
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<p style="font-size:10pt; font-weight:normal;font-family: arial,
sans-serif; color:#000000;">Contact: Andrew Rothman<br>
From: Chagrin Valley Little Theatre </p>
40 River Street<br>
Chagrin Falls, OH 44122<br>
Phone: 440-247-8955<br>
E-mail: <a href="mailto:cvlt@cvlt.org"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">cvlt@cvlt.org</a><br>
Website: <a href="http://www.cvlt.org/">www.CVLT.org</a>
<p><b>CVLT brings Robin Hood to Chagrin Falls with "Sherwood" in
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<p>CHAGRIN FALLS, OH - Following a record-breaking holiday season,
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre will round out the first half of its
93rd Season with Ken Ludwig's <i>Sherwood: The Adventures of
Robin Hood.</i> The play runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM
on the stage at 40 River Street from January 20 - February 4. A 2
PM matinee will be held on Sunday, January 29, followed by an open
discussion with <i>Sherwood</i> director and amateur medieval
historian Don Bernardo. Tickets are $21, with a $4 discount for
students, seniors, and active military and are available online at
CVLT.org or by phone at 440-247-8955.<br clear="none">
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<p>Ludwig's play is based on the classic tale of Robin Hood (played
by Grant Orndorff). Originating in English ballads of the Late
Middle Ages, it's the story of a nobleman who leaves his
privileged life to stand up for the downtrodden. He is joined by
his friends Little John (Douglas R. Vanek), Friar Tuck (Adam V.
Young), and the peasant girl Deorwynn (Michela Palma), among
others. In Ludwig's retelling, the flawed Robin finds his ideals
challenged and shaped by his compatriots — particularly the feisty
Maid Marian Fitzwalter (Alex Petsche), who steals his heart with
her sword in hand.<br clear="none">
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The swashbuckling tale is filled with romance, humor, and action as
the righteous troupe fights the villainous Sheriff of Nottingham
(Scott Sanborn) and Guy of Gisbourne (John-Paul Whitman), who work
for Prince John (Joe Kenderes). Also along for the adventure are
"merry men and women" played by Julian Kruyne, Carlos Canaztuj,
Maureen Basista, Micah Saunders, Steve Mullett, and Claudia
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<p>Mr. Bernardo's post-show talk on 1/29, entitled "Who was Robin
Hood? The Identity of the Outlaw Revealed!" will give a brief
historical review of the Robin Hood legends, and their impact on
popular culture both past and present.</p>
<p>The production team includes Kate Williams-Bernardo (Producer),
Brenda Willis (Stage Manager), Jacklyn Kruyne (Costumes), Kevin
Inouye (Fight Choreographer), and Tom West (Technical Director).<br
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Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded
through individual and corporate contributions. Our programming is
made possible in part by the citizens of Cuyahoga Country through
Cuyahoga County Arts and Culture and by state tax dollars allocated
by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a
state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to
strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and
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