Otselic Valley Drama Club presents “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood”
OTSELIC VALLEY – The Otselic Valley Drama Club will present Mary Lynn Dobson’s comedic take on the classic tale of Robin Hood, “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood,” with show times at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the Otselic Valley Junior-Senior High School’s Multi-Purpose Room.
Tickets for the show, which Faculty Advisor Michael Foor-Pessin described as “the Monty Python of Robin Hood ... for kids,” are $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and $3 for students.
According to Foor-Pessin, the loss of several experienced, seasoned actors and crew members – those who graduated in 2012 – has presented the biggest challenge so far, although it’s also an opportunity for a new group of aspiring thespians to take the stage.
“It’s a young cast,” he added. “We have several guys playing major roles who have never acted before and it’s a real challenge, which is why we picked a comedy. I think a lighter touch was in order.”
The production will mark the directorial debut of student director Kaitlyne Davis, who said her first time behind the scenes of an OV production has been a fun and exciting experience. According to Foor-Pessin, Davis, who plans to major in music therapy and theater arts upon graduating, has “been a star” since he first met her, performing “countless shows” with the drama club. As director, Davis chose the production, its cast, and oversaw the design and development of the program. And while Foor-Pessin keeps an eye on the details, “the decisions are hers, as much as possible,” he said.
Stated Davis, “We’re a small school, but we can put on such great performances. It’s a very young cast but they have a lot of talent between them.”
For assistant director Eric Wentworth, a 2008 graduate of OV now teaching social studies at the junior-senior high school, it’s his first time being involved with an OV production from off-stage. It’s a different experience, he said, although a phenomenal one.
“It’s just as much fun, if not more fun, than being on stage,” he added. “The dedication of the cast and crew ... we’re very proud of all of them. The show has come together very well, it’s very humorous and I think the entire community is really going to enjoy it.”
Actresses Amanda Korb (Lady Marian) and Ashley Pitts (Little John), agreed, calling “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood” a perfect fit for the young cast. It’s also “amazingly funny,” said the pair, who added the show is “really coming together.”
According to The Dramatic Publishing Company, “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood” turns “this once-simple legend into a hysterical trip through Sherwood Forest with surprises at every turn,” as “our charming-but-egotistical hero (portrayed by Crystal Hayner) leads his band of familiar wood-dwellers as they battle the delectably evil Prince John (Carmine Saladino) and his haughty henchman, the Sheriff of Nottingham (Gavin Lolar).”
For more information on the upcoming OV production, call (315) 653-7218 or visit ovcs.org.
Tickets for the show, which Faculty Advisor Michael Foor-Pessin described as “the Monty Python of Robin Hood ... for kids,” are $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and $3 for students.
According to Foor-Pessin, the loss of several experienced, seasoned actors and crew members – those who graduated in 2012 – has presented the biggest challenge so far, although it’s also an opportunity for a new group of aspiring thespians to take the stage.
“It’s a young cast,” he added. “We have several guys playing major roles who have never acted before and it’s a real challenge, which is why we picked a comedy. I think a lighter touch was in order.”
The production will mark the directorial debut of student director Kaitlyne Davis, who said her first time behind the scenes of an OV production has been a fun and exciting experience. According to Foor-Pessin, Davis, who plans to major in music therapy and theater arts upon graduating, has “been a star” since he first met her, performing “countless shows” with the drama club. As director, Davis chose the production, its cast, and oversaw the design and development of the program. And while Foor-Pessin keeps an eye on the details, “the decisions are hers, as much as possible,” he said.
Stated Davis, “We’re a small school, but we can put on such great performances. It’s a very young cast but they have a lot of talent between them.”
For assistant director Eric Wentworth, a 2008 graduate of OV now teaching social studies at the junior-senior high school, it’s his first time being involved with an OV production from off-stage. It’s a different experience, he said, although a phenomenal one.
“It’s just as much fun, if not more fun, than being on stage,” he added. “The dedication of the cast and crew ... we’re very proud of all of them. The show has come together very well, it’s very humorous and I think the entire community is really going to enjoy it.”
Actresses Amanda Korb (Lady Marian) and Ashley Pitts (Little John), agreed, calling “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood” a perfect fit for the young cast. It’s also “amazingly funny,” said the pair, who added the show is “really coming together.”
According to The Dramatic Publishing Company, “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood” turns “this once-simple legend into a hysterical trip through Sherwood Forest with surprises at every turn,” as “our charming-but-egotistical hero (portrayed by Crystal Hayner) leads his band of familiar wood-dwellers as they battle the delectably evil Prince John (Carmine Saladino) and his haughty henchman, the Sheriff of Nottingham (Gavin Lolar).”
For more information on the upcoming OV production, call (315) 653-7218 or visit ovcs.org.
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