Marian, Or The True Tale of Robin Hood
by Adam Szymkowicz
directed by Paulina Martz
presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Somerville Arts Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Marian, Or the True Tale of Robin Hood is a joyful, diverse, heartfelt and hilarious play. It explores themes of gender-expression, and the experiences of those of marginalized genders, and how to find out who you are and who you love; all wonderfully juxtaposed within the familiar story of Robin Hood. This slapstick Monty-Python-esque farce is rife with sword fights, thumb-wrestling matches, characters in disguise, and endless surprises.
Robin Hood is (and has always been) Maid Marian in disguise, and leads a motley group of Merry Men (few of whom are actually men) against the greedy Prince John. As the poor get poorer and the rich get richer, who will stand for the vulnerable if not Robin? What is the cost of revealing your true self in a time of trouble?
Content note: This show contains a few moments of adult language and humor, as well as humorous depictions of fighting and violence.
Performances
Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 6pm
Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 6pm - canceled due to rain
Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 6pm
Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 6pm
Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 6pm - canceled due to rain
Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 6pm
Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 6pm - rain date, itself canceled due to rain
Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 6pm - rain date, itself canceled due to rain
Location
Marian, Or The True Tale of Robin Hood was presented at Nathan Tufts/Powderhouse Park, Somerville.
General parking is available on College Ave, but cross-streets often require a permit. Please read signs carefully to avoid ticketing.
Cast
Marian/Robin
Alanna Dale
Little John
Will Scarlett
Prince John
Sheriff of Nottingham, Prince John Swing
Lady Shirley
Friar Tuck
Much the Miller's Son
Tommy of No Consequence
Sir Theo the Punctual
Sir Lenny the Observant
Lucy
Tanner
Guard
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Marian Understudy
Little John Understudy
Will Scarlett Understudy
Sheriff Understudy and Tommy Swing
Much Understudy and Tanner Swing
Theo and Guard Understudy, Friar Swing
Lucy and Guard Understudy
Musicians
Kris Kim
Christine Strong
Patrick Neal
Addie Pates
Zack Murphy
Robert Thorpe II
Jessica Harvey
Ted Overholt
Shannon Fay
Rosie Sentman
Hannah Young
Jasmine Caamaño
Karishma
Dominic Valentino
Amelia Smith
Juan Jose Boschetti
Noelle Colant
Rachel Kang
Samuel Zeiberg
Tovah Lockwood
Dylan Merzenich
Joey Phoenix
Magdalena Poost
Atharva Nimbalwar
Emily Duggan
Lucas Commons-Miller
Theresa Griffin
Paul Franzosa
Stephanie Franzosa
Production Team
Producer
Director
Technical Director and Composer
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Intimacy and Fight Choreographer
Fight Captain
Costume Designer
Props Lead
Props and Costumes Assistant
House Manager
Publicity Lead
Actor Advocate and Ad Sales Coordinator
Graphic Design
Delphine Kaiser
Paulina Martz
Daniel "Rourkie" O'Rourke
Jason Rhode
Styrling Rohr
Cari Keebaugh
Dylan Merzenich
Carolyn Jones
Keisha Warriner
Alina Ishizaki
Lauren Kimball
Kate Louderback
Emily Osterloh
Julia Tenney