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News BIT pushing for wireless broadband by next year09/09/10 - 7:31 am
Supervisors heard a brief report Tuesday evening from Mickey L. Sims, General Manager of Buggs Island Telephone Cooperative (BIT), who discussed the company’s push to extend wireless broadband throughout Halifax…
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Merry Men of Sherwood Forest
SoVaNow.com / March 05, 2010
One of the most popular and beloved characters of British lore is Robin Hood. If the name Robin Hood stirs up images of derring-do, flashy battle scenes, and selfless sacrifice, you may not be ready for Halifax County High School’s presentation of “The SOMEWHAT True Tale of Robin Hood.” In this comical twist of the timeless legend, the charming but egotistical Robin Hood leads his band of merry men against the diabolical plans of the evil Prince John and his wicked henchman, the Sheriff of Nottingham. Preparing for the March 18 opening of the family-friendly comedy is a group of nine students who form Robin Hood’s merry men. In this comic version, Robin Hood is an equal opportunity employer and advertises in the Sherwood Forest Daily Gazette for his merry men, “be they men or be they women.” Director Becky Donner is working with the merry men to help them perform as a unit: talking together, moving together, and synchronizing every action. If they step, they step as one; if they talk, they talk as one. Five of these merry men are seniors, looking to create a special memory before they head off to college. Grace Gillis, Samantha Elliott, and Ashley Powell are veterans of the theatre program at HCHS, all appearing in “Disney’s High School Musical” in their ninth grade year. Elliott and Gillis also were involved with “Pride and Prejudice” their tenth grade year and the Comet Comedy Club last year, and Ashley was in the one act competition piece, “John Lennon and Me” recently. The two male seniors are Tony Landrum and Victor Nguyen. Landrum has assisted with backstage jobs in previous HCHS shows, but this is his first on-stage role. Mguyen has been involved with theatre in places he lived previously, but this is his first role at HCHS. Landrum also has worked with lighting assistance at The Prizery and played King Oberon from “A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream” in the Governor’s School’s British dinner Theatre. All of these seniors talk about the special bonds of friendship that have formed throughout the rehearsal process. As Ashley says, “We become a family over time and can help each other through any tough times.” Elliott adds, “You get to meet so many new people and get to make a connection with them. They feel like your second family. For two months, they ARE your family!” Mark Lloyd is the only junior in the cast, playing the simple-minded Little John. As Lloyd says, “He isn’t the brightest of characters. He is more of an oaf, and he is always saying inane things.” In his spare time, Lloyd lifts weights and enjoys football and said he tried out for the show because, “plays are fun, and it gives me something to do after school besides football.” Sophomore merry men are Mikeala Skelton and Brandon Tingen. Both have been involved in previous show. Skelton was in the Comet Comedy Club last year and has appeared on the Averett University stage in their salute to Broadway. She has a musical background and placed second in vocals at the Bland Music Competition recently. Tingen appeared in Little Theater’s production of “Out Town” years ago and was the stage manager for “John Lennon and Me” recently. He is currently in the Theatrical Productions class at the high school. Finally, there is one freshman in the merry men contingency, Ellys Coleman, who is new to the community but has participated with theatre where she lived previously. She especially enjoys musicals and singing and auditioned for the show so she could meet new friends. All these merry men are looking forward to opening night. As Gillis says, “The excitement increases each day.” Lloyd just hopes, “not to embarrass myself by wearing tights or forgetting my lines!” The show opens Thursday, March 18, and runs for three performances through Saturday, March 20. The curtain will rise at 8 p.m. each night, and tickets will be sold at the door for $5. The show should appeal to everyone, young and old, and is appropriate for family entertainment. Come enjoy the merry men and their unwavering loyalty to Robin Hood. As Robin Hood asks, “Do you want to help me, Men of Sherwood?” And their response? “Sure would!” |
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