The Hood of Sherwood by Doug Brook

In a merging of classic tales with a contemporary sensibility, Robin Hood is an unintended outlaw who turns to helping others in trying times. Robin meets his best-known and some lesser-known merry men (and women), some in early stories seldom told. Together they face the Sheriff of Nottingham who uses Guy of Gisbourne to try to end Robin and his band while also plotting a revolution that only these noble...
In a merging of classic tales with a contemporary sensibility, Robin Hood is an unintended outlaw who turns to helping others in trying times. Robin meets his best-known and some lesser-known merry men (and women), some in early stories seldom told. Together they face the Sheriff of Nottingham who uses Guy of Gisbourne to try to end Robin and his band while also plotting a revolution that only these noble outlaws can prevent. It's a new take on a timeless story where nobility comes not from noble service, but title, consequences loom large over everyone, and who's right or wrong is less clear than it seems.
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Character Information

  • Robin
    20s-30s
    An outlaw, who helps the common folk. Devout, a champion archer and swordsman who loses a surprising number of fights.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • John Little
    20s-40s
    A giant woodsman, Robin's second. Also a strong archer and swordsman, carries a quarterstaff.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Marian
    20s-30s
    A lady, with many suitors. Proper, but finds appeal in the realness of Robin's people rather than the elite who court her.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Sheriff of Nottingham
    30s-50s
    The tax-collector and administrator of Nottinghamshire. Sinister in his self-interest at the expense of those in his shire, and plotting a much bigger future for himself.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Prioress
    20s-30s
    Cousin of Robin, a prioress (second in rank to the Abbess) at the Nunnery of Kirklees. Freshly ordained, she's an idealist who still sees in absolutes.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Will Scarlet
    20s
    A younger member of Robin's band. Difficult to read or predict. Of strong stature, though nothing like John.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Earine
    20s-40s
    One of Robin's band. An independent woman with a past, but her eye on the future.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Guy of Gisborne
    20s-40s
    A nobleman and primary suitor to Marian. A reformed outlaw himself, he is dark, brooding, and sinister, with a certain unintended goth appeal complementing his attire.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Friar Tuck
    30s-50s
    A man of the cloth, who loves food and ale as much as god. Bests Robin, then guides his ethic. Periodically helps Robin's band with information.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Alan-a-Dale
    30s-50s
    A minstrel, who thus narrates the tale. A member of Robin's band, who Robin and others helped to marry his true love.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Ellen
    Wife of Alan-a-Dale. Originally forced toward marriage, Robin's men saved her at the ceremony and she married Alan instead. She joined Robin's band.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female

Development History

  • Workshop
    ,
    Silicon Valley Shakespeare
    ,
    2017

Production History

  • Community Theater
    ,
    Silicon Valley Shakespeare
    ,
    2018

Awards

Theatre Bay Area Awards – Recommended Production
,
Theatre Bay Area
,
2018
Finalist
,
Theatre Bay Area Awards – Outstanding Fight Choreography
,
Theatre Bay Area
,
2018