Ross Valley Players Present Robin Hood at the Barn Theatre
This weekend, Ross Valley Players presents its production of the family favorite Robin Hood by Ivey Award-winner Greg Banks. This classic tale of good versus evil follows the legend of Robin Hood and his merry band, who rob from the rich and dishonest to give to the poor. This story of resiliency, compassion and heroism is told with an easygoing and humorous twist that both children and adults will love. Robin Hood begins with a preview this Thursday, July 14 and runs through Sunday, August 14. Opening night is Friday, July 15 at 8 pm.
Robin Hood and his merry band of underground heroes rally to support those who cannot fight for themselves. But when they run afoul of the greedy Prince John, the deceptive Sheriff of Nottingham devises an elaborate plot to discover Robin’s hideout and capture him once and for all. Full of swordfights and wordplay, this modern take on the classic story is a high-powered, action-packed, fun adventure. Robin Hood is directed by Cris Cassell, and features cast members Nicholas Schwager (Robin Hood), Cory Anderson (Little John, Soldier), Pablo Hamlin (Prince John, Will, Friar Tuck), Izaak Heath (Sheriff of Nottingham), and Ariana Mahallati (Maid Marian, Much).
Performances take place Thursday through Sunday from July 14 (Preview Night) through August 14; opening night is on Friday, July 15 at 8 pm. Thursday performances are at 7:30 pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, and Sunday matinees at 2 pm. (There is no matinee scheduled for Sunday, July 17.) There will be a special Kids' Weekend from July 21 to 24; children 18 and under who are dressed in costume get free admission with a paying adult.
All performances take place at the Barn Theatre, home of the Ross Valley Players at 30 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in Ross. Ticket prices are $29 general admission; $25 for seniors, and $14 for youth and students. Thursday night tickets prices are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $10 for youth and students. The Thursday, July 14 preview is "pay-what-you-will" with a $10 minimum. Audience members are invited to participate in “Talkback” with the director and actors after the matinee performances on Sunday, July 24 and 31. Buzz at the Barn, a pre-show cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres and wine, will take place on Saturday, July 16 at 7 pm. To order tickets, call (415) 456-9555, ext. 1 or visit www.rossvalleyplayers.com.
Now in its 86th year, Ross Valley Players (RVP), a non-profit arts organization, is the oldest continually operating community theater on the West Coast. Created in 1930 as a way to escape the hardships of the Depression, Ross Valley Players has introduced live theater to thousands of Marin residents over the years. Each year, RVP presents a regular season of six full productions, running a total of 30 weeks. RVP offers special events and short-term productions outside the regular season. Plays include recent Broadway material, popular plays, classic theater, and a selection of works by well-known playwrights from around the world. RVP features all genres: comedy, drama, mysteries, and musicals. Their Ross Alternative Works (RAW) program presents short run, minimal set productions of original scripts by Bay Area playwrights.
Pictured L to R: Izaak Heath (Sheriff of Nottingham), Nicholas Schwager (Robin Hood), Ariana Mahallati (Maid Marian). Photo by: Gregg Le Blanc, courtesy Ross Valley Players.
