DeSales University Act 3 Children's Theatre Presents “Robin Hood”
Get ready to join Robin and his Merry Band as they venture through Sherwood Forest, filled with sword fights, a dazzling fair, and the importance of helping those in need.
DeSales University Act 3 Children’s Theatre proudly presents “Robin Hood,” based on the novel by Howard Pyle and adapted by Tim Kelly. This one-hour children's show runs from March 18 until April 8 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Act 3 is the senior capstone project for all theatre majors. Because the production is run by students, they are assigned jobs in every department, i.e. director, designer, crew, and administration. The entire senior class builds the production from painting the floor to sewing the costumes, as well as rehearsing and performing in the piece.
“Robin Hood” tells the story of standing up against injustice despite having less. It is a wonderful example of helping others for the sake of the greater good.
“It can be assumed that almost everyone has heard the tale (or a tale) of Robin Hood at least once in their life,” said Thomas Gray, a musical theatre major and director of the show. “This is what drew our class to the idea of producing ‘Robin Hood.’ We hope to be our younger audience's first encounter with the heroic character and his charitable actions–and what better way to do it than with live theatre?”
Monica Lagana, a design tech major, is the company's line producer, Michael Keddie is the stage manager, and Mary Grace Collins is the costume designer. Collins elegantly creates period appropriate outerwear and head pieces as well as pulling together elements of nature through patterns and applique.
The scenic designer, CJ Warsh, and the lighting designer, Anja Patience Thomas, transport you to Sherwood Forest and Nottingham Castle with imaginative designs.
Michael Ignudo is the sound designer that immerses the audience into the rambunctious fair. Carter Sachse is the props head and creator of all the weapons used in the show, while Relena Kiser, the fight choreographer, organized the suspenseful fight sequences.
Skylene Acevedo is technical director and created the elements of Nottingham Castle used in the exciting rescue of Maid Marian. Rosie Dunphy is the box office manager, Emily Giessmann is the marketing manager and education liaison, and Lee D.A. Shaw is the business manager.
In the cast, Noah Schnabel portrays Robin Hood, with Dunphy as Maid Marian. Alison Ansorg is the evil Lady Merle and her sidekick, the Sheriff, is played by Sachse.
With a commitment to theatre for all patrons, Act 3 will host two relaxed performances of “Robin Hood” on Saturday, March 29, at 12:30 p.m., and Saturday, April 5, at 10 a.m. A relaxed performance is a sensory-friendly show that creates a judgment-free zone for patrons with a wide range of sensory and communication differences, including individuals on the autism spectrum, and people of all abilities and ages who would benefit from a relaxed experience.
There will also be an American Sign Language performance for patrons with hearing disabilities, and an audio description option for the visually impaired, held on Tuesday, April 8, at 10 a.m.
The Labuda Center is accessible and equipped with a listening enhancement system. Special seating is available for our patrons using wheelchairs or requiring other assistance. Please inform the box office of any accommodations when ordering tickets.
“Robin Hood” runs from March 18 to April 8 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $12 for adults, $11 for children, and $8 for DSU students. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Labuda Center Box Office at (610) 282-3192 or by visiting tickets.desales.edu.