The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood

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The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood
Youth
–Theatre G
Robin Hood aids a damsel in distress while evading a sheriff who loves to bowl and a spoon-wielding band of merry men.

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!

By Mary Lynn Dobson.
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Lori Portner

Directed by Lori Portner

Lori is originally from Chicago but has spent most of her life in the Coulee Region. She received her BA in theatre, speech communication and English from UW-La Crosse. Through the years she has directed over 60 shows and has had the privilege of teaching countless students of all ages about theatre.

Cast
Robin Hood
James Goodman
Lady Marian
Stephanie Koehne
Prince John
Adam Rathgaber
Sheriff of Nottingham
Aidan Smerud
Town's Guy
Nick Springer
Lady in Waiting
Erin Whited-Ford
Friar Tuck
Andy Krage
Will Scarlet
Austin Sanders
Little John
Aaron White
Allan Adale
Josh Zabel
Fawning Lady
Lizzie Knothe
Fawning Lady
Amy Carpenter
Fawning Lady
Natalie Ahern
Fawning Lady
Erika Mueller
Guard
Irene Kelly
Guard
Simon Ulik
Director
Lori Portner
Set Designer
Dillon McArdle
Costume Designer
Mandy Parmeter
Lighting Designer
Andy Krage
Technical Director
Dillon McArdle
Stage Manager
Phillip Crary
Assistant Stage Manager
Jeff Copsey
Light Board Operator
Amanda Ruetten
Sound Board Operator
Hanna Mueller
Set Construction
Dillon McArdle
Devin Nee
Run Crew
Maura Andersen
Amanda Deboer
McKenzie Klipp
Veronica Rathgaber
Costume Construction
Leslie Bates
Betty Lamb