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The Legend of Robin Hood Comes to Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre

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Lyndsay Hansen
501-396-0308
lhansen@arkarts.com

October 4, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Legend of Robin Hood Comes to Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre

(LITTLE ROCK, AR) -

As Robin Hood and his Merry Band steal from the rich and give to the poor, the prince of thieves comes to the Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre stage in The Legend of Robin Hood, running from October 28 to November 13, 2005.

Living in an age of tyrannous reign, Robin Hood, along with his loyal companions, outsmarts the corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham by breaking the law to benefit the whole of society. Seeking refuge in the haunted Sherwood Forest, Robin Hood and his band of outlaws evade capture by the Sheriff and his men, who have placed a bounty on Robin's head. Adventure, romance and a victory over evil unfold as The Legend of Robin Hood takes the stage.

Under the direction of Bradley Anderson, The Legend of Robin Hood is written and adapted by Keith Smith with music by Lori Isner, scene design by M.A. Hare, costume design by Pamela Adam, fight choreography by Brett Ihler and Ashley Wright, stage management by Liz Fleck and assistant stage management by Alex Speer.

The cast for The Legend of Robin Hood includes: Josh Rice as Robin, John Isner as Little John, Don Rush as Friar Tuck, Will Nicholson as Much, Brett Ihler as Will Scarlet and the Guy of Gisbourne, Adam Reid as Alan-A-Dale, A.J. Spiridigliozzi as Sheriff, Andrew Bartholmey as Forester Edward, Michael Scott as Forester Willie, Randee as Marian, Kyle Lovett as Ellen, Kristy Barrington as Prioress of Kirklees, Ashley Wright as Old Crone and Catherine Garland and Will Jones as the Ensemble.

With all the makings of a legendary tale in the works - a damsel in distress, a hero and a villain - The Legend of Robin Hood is a swashbuckling adventure of daring feats of bravery. "Listen one and all to the tale of Robin Hood."

The Legend of Robin Hood is most enjoyed by older youth and teens. Tickets for the production are $14 for adults, $11 for children and $10 for groups of ten or more. To purchase tickets, call the Arkansas Arts Center at 501-372-4000 or online at www.arkarts.com.