![]() ![]() While most retellings focus only on the love between Robin and Marian, this play highlights additional romantic relationships.Īmong them: a gay partnership between two of Robin’s Merry Men (robber Alan-a-Dale and former servant Will Scarlett ), and Rosa’s affair/alliance with the Sheriff of Nottingham. “Lady Rosa feels the conflict since she’s helping the sheriff to politically maneuver while also trying to be Marian’s friend and mentor,” Hickman-Romine said. Most notable: the new character of Lady Rosa, based loosely on Eleanor of Aquitaine’s grandmother. “We also wanted to more richly represent the lives of other women in the community." “Rather than just a drunk, Friar Tuck is elevated as a spiritual and moral leader,” Hickman-Romine said. Several other characters have been reimagined. Local theater: CATCO theater company announces name change, eclectic new season How do other characters enhance the tale? “Playing my character,” he said, “I can see how goodness can come out of times when you’re stripped of everything.” Robin’s worldview gets turned upside down,” Davidson said.ĭavidson identifies with the play’s theme of overcoming life’s challenges. Robin’s positive view of English laws and royal traditions is shattered when Prince John attacks and wounds him. ![]() Spring fun: Big names, festivals and events coming to Columbus area ![]() “The community being formed can be a model for our own acceptance and collaboration with people in the community who may not be like us." “These people didn’t think they were getting a fair shake, so they took off to the forest, living off the land as refugees from tyranny,” Hickman said. In their alternative take on the familiar tale, Robin Hood doesn't lead the development of a hidden community of refugees, outlaws and rebels in Sherwood Forest, but joins one that has already developed. “This is more about power for the people, caring for the underclass and a portrait of the whole community." “Our version focuses a great deal more on some of the community sympathies intrinsic to the story, but frequently overlooked when it’s portrayed as just a hero’s journey,” Hickman-Romine said. More: New Actors' Theatre of Columbus season to encourage connections with family, community How do the co-writers see the classic tale?īeginning in 2021 and going through four script drafts, the co-writers brainstormed the possibilities of a fresh and timely retelling of the 13 th-century English-folklore legend, about an outlaw hero of noble birth who leads a forest band to fight against tyranny and injustice. “Our story has many sword fights and moments of romance in the midst of conflict, showing that really fun things can happen even when we’re trying to be serious and explore justice." “Our aspirational stage version imagines how it might have been as we create identifiable characters people can relate to today,” said Hickman, also the director. Thirteen actors play 20 characters in the two-act production. Hickman and his wife, Mikelle Hickman-Romine, will open May 25 in Schiller Park’s amphitheater. The world premiere of “Robin Hood,” co-written by Artistic Director Philip J. A more romantic and socially conscious retelling of a legendary adventure fable will launch Actors’ Theatre of Columbus’ 42nd season. ![]()
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