On Sunday April 22, 2018 I had the chance to see Robin Hood at the Springfield Theatre Center at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. This play was written by Larry Blamire and directed by Kelly E. Bassett. The story line of this play is on that presences a heroic lifestyle of an outlaw. The production within itself was packed with multiple design elements that help portray a realistic setting to connect the audience to the time frame in which the play is taking place. Elements such as the lighting design, costume design, scenic design and acting all combined help make Robin Hood a memorable play to have been seen. All of these elements together help depict the theme and setting of the play just well.
Uniquely, the production did not start the play off as a tradition play would be. There was the tradition lowing of the house lights however, the very first actor did not enter the stage as one would normally do. The main
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Although, the paly was one that included comedy the actors all stayed in character and remain in their professional stands of getting the necessary reaction out of the audience through their acting. The actors dancing, accents and dialogue all depicted the medieval time period and all the characters acted within that mindset of acting as if they were born into the medieval time period. For example, when the kind and queen spoken they would speak in terms that were of an old out dated time frame verse how we would speak now in every day conversation. Also, the kings and queens were greeted in a way that was unique to them to show their superiority over the common people. One thing that was not so common but it stood out to make the play unique was the fact that the mother of the kings was not accepting of everything her sons did. She questioned their authority and made her own decision. Which I feel is unique and showed the power gap that existed back in those time
I will show understanding of the plot, character and themes and Shakesperes use of language and dramatic devices within the play.
The technical aspects of the production such as scenery, properties and costumes also played a keynote in the productions success. The scenery was fabulous it truly made the play. It was very realistic and extremely vibrant. Almost the entire play was performed in one setting, except for the railcar and dance scenes. The house, the main setting, was magnificent with painstakingly placed detail in every corner. All elements in the house matched wonderfully, for example the furniture, the photos on the wall, the telephone and even the trash can. Little bits of detail were everywhere adding to the beautification of the set, for example the lace decorations on the chairs, the etched glass above the front door and even the Christmas tree.
ROBIN HOOD In the years of King Richard the Lionheart (1189-1199) there lived a brave and intelligent man called Robin Hood. He was a feared outlaw, who loved liberty and hated oppression. He took the law into his own hands and robbed the rich to give to the poor. People loved him and thought of him as a justice-maker. In time he acquired a heroic reputation and came to represent the ideal of heroism of his age. Stories about him and his closest friends Friar Tuck, Little John, and Maid Marian may be found in the time. They say that Robin Hood and his companions lived in Sherwood Forest, near Nottingham. They were called the ‘merry men’ and used to wear green clothes, a particular shade of green, called
The proportional use of Character, narration and episodic structure to modernise the contemporary play Hoods generates s a production abounding with challenging dramatic action and significance. Primarily via the two Hood narrators, this performance effectively contests the viewers to examine their own soul against others surviving in hardship and confront this cruelty with thoughtful consideration.
Broward College, Central Campus Theater in building 6, on Sunday, the 1st of November. The play was performed by Broward College students. The type of stage was Proscenium stage with extended apron. I thought it was a little bit small, but it did not show as a problem. The pre-show was dark and a feel of suspense. I felt excited to see how everything would play out. The play takes place down south of Chicago in the 1950’s.
When the play was written and set (these may be different!) and a description of the cultural/social/political climate of these times and how is it reflected in your play
1. What problems does Robin Hood have? What issues need to be addressed? 2. Do Robin Hood and the Merrymen need a new mission? new objectives? a new strategy?
A thief considered a hero. He was an excellent archer. Robin Hood was a hero in his time. While many believe he was a thief and a villain to the law, others feel he was a hero to the poor. Some people might say that Robin Hood stole from the government, and stealing is a crime, no matter what your cause is. They might also say that if people in this day and time stole from the rich and gave the money to the poor, they would be arrested because stealing is against the law. Finally, people who think Robin Hood was wrong in what he did might say that he betrayed his country.
Shakespeare's time was different then the 21st centurey in 3 ways. In there time they had a lot of laws and regulations. Such laws include the clothing laws, the poor laws, theatre laws, and social laws. We are very different in the way we treat the women in our Country then back then. They had very little time and different ways they would run the theatre then we do. Shakespeare's time is very different then the 21st sentery.
important to note as the play was set at a time of monarchical struggle and the
Although only slightly factual in historical setting, the legends of Robin Hood have captivated the imaginations of young and old alike through the charming stories concerning the characters of Sherwood Forest.
Intelligence in Little Red There are many versions of the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood and they all come with different names, details and ideas. A main idea in the stories is that intelligence can end up being the saving factor in a bad situation. In fact that is what the authors of these stories seem to be trying to teach us is the importance of intelligence in life. The characters in these stories can teach us so much about how just stopping and thinking before you act can end up being a saving factor. These stories aren’t really about a little girl who is tricked by a wolf, they are about a girl who does not use her brain and ends up getting hurt, and hurting others around her.
While this would satisfy Robin personally, this would not provide a true solution to what the Merrymen seek. After the sheriff is dead there would be another person there to take his place that would continue to the same thing.
Robin and the Merrymen is a company who are in business to steal from the rich and give to the poor. The organization had begun as a personal interest to Robin, and has grown with allies and new recruits to become a very large organization. Robin is the head of all operations with few delegates who have their own specific duties.
In mid-14th century Nottingham, under the rule of King Edward II, an outlaw named Robin Hood emerged from Sherwood Forest with his entourage of outlaws he claimed his Merry Men. Robin Hood and his Merry Men have gone down in history as the band of outlaws whom were said to have stolen from the rich and given to the poor, not to mention ridding Nottingham of the malicious Sheriff. Many historians have been questioning the amount of truth behind the story of Robin Hood and his Merry Men that has been passed down from generation to generation for centuries, but no one knows for sure what really happened. There are many theories referring to Robin Hood’s existence, but one in particular seems more plausible than the rest – that the story of Robin Hood is the story of not just one man and his entourage, but a collection of admirable people who helped change society for the greater good.