Character Guide Relaxed Performance

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Rufus Rufus is the Sheriff ’s helper. The Sheriff thinks Rufus’ name is “Dufus”.

Musicians The show has musicians playing the guitar, drum, and flute. If the music is too loud, you can cover your ears when the music is playing.

Sheriff of Nottingham The Sheriff of Nottingham is trying to capture Robin Hood. The Sheriff doesn’t like that Robin Hood takes from the rich and helps the poor. Maid Marian Maid Marian is adventurous and wants to explore the world.

Celia Celia is Maid Marian’s friend and helper.

Robin Hood Robin Hood takes money from the rich and gives the money to the poor. Robin Hood is being chased by the Sheriff of Nottingham. Robin Hood and his Band of Merry Men Robin Hood leads a Band of Merry Men that help the poor. The Band of Merry Men include Little John, Friar Tuck, George, and Scarlet. Scarlet is a woman even though the Band is called Merry Men.

Sheriff ’s Henchmen The Sheriff ’s Henchmen are her helpers to find and capture Robin Hood.

Widow and Beuford Beuford is a tax collector. He and his mother, the Widow, are stealing money for themselves. Scarlet Scarlet is part of the Band of Merry Men. Her father wants her to marry someone she doesn’t love. Scarlet wants to marry Andy.

Andy Andy is in love with Scarlet. He wants to marry Scarlet Robin Hood and Maid Marian fall in love

Relaxed Performance materials prepared by:

Roger Ideishi, JD, OT, FAOTA, Director & Professor, Occupational Therapy Megan Arcangel, Marissa Dutka, and Bea Ortiz Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Anelise Diaz Education Director Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival