Auditions for RFA’s ‘The Death of Robin Hood’ are April 11

RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is holding open auditions for its summer production of the comedy “The Death of Robin Hood.”
Auditions will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 11, at RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. The production is scheduled for July 30 through Aug. 2. The audition and all RFA productions will follow the latest COVID-19 safety guidelines. Masks are required.
In “The Death of Robin Hood” we learn the whole sordid affair of Robin Hood’s demise from those who knew him best, both friends and foes. A comedy in two acts with a running time of an h90 minutes.
The cast of characters is:
ALAN: Male, 20s-30s. A wandering minstrel, recently returned to Loxley, with a weak stomach. LITTLE JOHN: Male, 30s-50s. A boisterous, friendly blacksmith who had studied to be a priest in a past life. ELLEN: Female 20s-30s. Lady Marian’s maid, Will’s athletic sister and Alan’s former lover. MARIAN: Female 20s-40s. The bored wife of the sheriff. SHERIFF: Male 30s-50s. Lady Marian’s husband and Loxley’s frustrated lawman, who has some skill with a sword. WILL: Male 20s-30s. Ellen’s older brother and Alan’s former best friend, who happens to be an excellent swordsman.
For a list of the readings, visit rangeleyarts.org and click on “Get Involved.” Although memorization is not necessary, those auditioning should rehearse their delivery. Expect to read group scenes with others auditioning — the producers are looking for various forms of chemistry between different roles.
Those who can’t make the audition can send a video recording of the provided reading. Record all lines in your gender. Auditions from college students who won’t be in town until the second half of May will be accepted. Video auditions must be sent to rangeleyarts@gmail.com by no later than April 10.
The RFA is planning a full series of COVID-safe events for small audiences this summer, including outdoor events, gallery openings, youth camps, workshops and live theater. For more information, visit www.rangeleyarts.org.