Curtain 440 announces auditions
for the rumbustious, swashbuckling, swordfighting
"Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood" by Ken Ludwig.

Curtain 440

Packed with thrills, romance, laughter, and immortal characters like
Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian, Sherwood: The Adventures of
Robin Hood tells the enduring story of a hero of the people who takes on
the ruthless powers that be.

Director: Mark Cipra (cipram@sbcglobal.net)
Fight Choreographer: Kelly Tapager
Dance Choreographer: Ann Fairhurst

We want a diverse cast of ten actors to play eight central roles and
many other characters. All actors will be engaged in stage combat. Where
possible, roles will be cast without regard to gender. Actors are not
compensated. We are seeking actors aged 16 and up.

Auditions at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Rd, Chardon:
Sunday, March 27, 1:00-3:00pm
Monday, March 28, 6:30-8:30pm
Callbacks will be on Thursday, March 31, 6:30-9:30pm.

Be prepared to read from the script (English accents required). Dress to
engage in dance and stage combat. Special talents such as instrumental
music and acrobatics welcome.

Roles:
Robin. The flamboyant hero of legend.
Marian. Robin's neighbor. The original Action Girl.
Friar Tuck. The narrator and Merry Man. Older, but still ready to fight
evil.
Little John. Imposing fighter with a tender side.
Deorwynn. An ingenue that Ludwig had to invent.
Sir Guy. Robin's nemesis.
Sheriff of Nottingham. Sir Guy's bumbling right hand man. (Or woman.)
Prince John. Pretender to the throne.
Two minions. Versatile and agile. (Get out your "Foreign Accents" guides.)