Robin Hood at NEYT

Thursday March 1, 2012

Brattleboro Reformer

BRATTLEBORO -- You still have one more weekend to Occupy Nottingham.

"Robin Hood" continues at New England Youth Theatre, 100 Flat St., with performances on Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m.

This version is adapted and directed by Peter Gould, who says "Robin Hood is the ultimate archetypal myth of the little guy fighting against the big guy in the most non-violent way possible."

Robin Hood and his merry men will not stand by as Prince John usurps King Richard’s throne and taxes the life out of the working people of the country for his own benefit. Prince John, with the help of the Sheriff of Nottingham, tries to suppress this unruly uprising -- who will prevail?

Robin Hood’s merry men will be Occupying Nottingham in this play to resonate with the imagery of current clashes between rich and poor. This archetype represents the age-old struggle between the 1 percent and the 99 percent.

But mostly, "Robin Hood" is just plain fun. Friendship, brother- and sister-hood, equality and having a good time together -- that is what this show is about.

Tickets are $7 for students, $9 for seniors and $11 for adults and may be purchased in advance at www.neyt.org. Sponsor is The Bear Bookshop. New England Youth Theatre is also supported by Foard Panel, the Vermont Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. New England Youth Theatre is an accessible theater, with accommodations for wheelchairs, and Assistive Listening Devices for patrons who are hard of hearing.