DUNGEON

Book by Brian D. Taylor Music by Eric Rockwell, Lyrics by Joanne Bogart

© Copyright 2018, by Brian D. Taylor, Eric Rockwell, and Joanne Bogart

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58 For preview only ROCKIN’ MARKET

Book by BRIAN D. TAYLOR Music by ERIC ROCKWELL, Lyrics by JOANNE BOGART CAST OF CHARACTERS # of lines *ROBIN ...... idealistic young man who 92 grows to be a hero *HAZEL ...... Robin’s clever twin sister 41 Villagers AVALEE ...... widow who’s a bit touched; sells 24 chickens and eggs at the market VIOLET ...... flower vendor 10 ROSEMARY ...... sells herbs and spices 10 LINNAEN ...... cloth merchant 18 ...... blacksmith with a 46 pacifistic nature *SAYRA ...... Little John’s daughter; longs 28 to be a warrior ...... jolly local friar; enjoys a 36 good laugh CITADEL BEGGAR WOMAN ...... poor soul; the only one in 9 poverty at the outset CHORUS ...... as desired as extra villagers n/a

Nuns and Orphans MOTHER MARY ...... nun in charge of the convent— 13 and the orphans SISTER PATIENCE ...... ever-so-patient 9 SISTER FORTHRIGHT ...... tells it like it is 11 GINNY ...... oldest orphan; Mother Mary’s 8 right hand *SAM ...... youngest orphan; playful and 37 imaginative; good-hearted *RUTH ...... pious orphan 9 *PETE ...... strong-spirited orphan; wants to 12 be a tough guy *MAYBE ...... another orphan; Pete’s 11 non-committal sidekick

ii 57 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only ELLEN-A-DALE may be played as either male or female with simple CHORUS ...... as desired as extra nuns and n/a changes in name and use of pronoun. orphans THEATRE SAFETY Sheriff and His Spies Only one moment requires an arrow to be shot from the stage, when SHERIFF ...... self-interested ward of 119 Robin accidentally shoots the offstage cow in ACT ONE. Use a rubber Nottingham; longs for more tipped arrow and be sure to clear the target area of any bystanders. power and relevance While using real raw chickens may be a simple, cheap, and funny way *MARIAN ...... Sheriff’s adopted daughter; 70 to make the items at Avalee’s chicken store, it is not advised unless one of his top spies the chickens have been thoroughly disinfected. Realistic-looking REGAN ...... another spy 14 alternatives can be easily made with molding clay, carved foam, or SIR GUY OF GISBOURNE ...... Sheriff’s enforcer; an assassin 10 other materials. And, of course, rubber chickens can be found online who’s a bit unhinged and can be played up for humor. SIR DIVVY ...... another strong arm; 11 blissfully daft GUARD ...... watches the dungeon; dozy 6 EXTRAS ...... as desired as extra spies n/a Others ELLEN-A-DALE ...... minstrel; ousted by Prince John 12 LADY BLACKWOOD ...... widowed landowner; weds 65 Sheriff to expand her power; calls the shots in Nottingham SCARLET WILL ...... spy with a secret; tasked 23 to watch over Marian TAX COLLECTORS ...... at least two 31 PRISONERS ...... at least two 10 KING RICHARD ...... good king who’s gone abroad 18 KING’S GUARDS ...... protect the king n/a SIR BRAHME ...... skilled archer n/a

*See PRODUCTION NOTES for suggestions on splitting these roles.

56 iii RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only SETTING Scene Eight: Time: Near the end of the 12th century. Bows, arrows (ROBIN, SIR GUY, SIR BRAHME) Place: Nottingham. Target with three arrows, target with one arrow and shards of a shattered arrow (SIR DIVVY) SET DESCRIPTION Lute (ELLEN-A-DALE) Sherwood Forest provides the main backdrop. A canopy of trees can be painted on the back wall or backdrop. Trees or rocks that can be hidden behind are placed far UPSTAGE. COSTUME NOTES Costumes should be reflective of the 12th century time period and The foreground utilizes two tall stone walls on wagons. These are each character’s station, with the following specifics: double-sided and can be moved around the stage to create different looks, including Nottingham Market, the citadel, and the dungeon. From ACT ONE, Scene Five through the end of the play, ROBIN HOOD wears a hooded green cloak. For the first four scenes, Nottingham Market, ACT ONE: The two walls are spaced apart, one he specifically does not wear a cloak of any sort. In ACT TWO, at CENTER RIGHT and the other at CENTER LEFT. On one of the Scene Seven, ROBIN is in disguise, wearing knight’s clothing that stone walls, horseshoes, shields, and other armor and metalwork conceals his face. are hung about and lined along shelves to create the look of Little SHERIFF, SPIES, and TAX COLLECTORS all carry sheathed swords. John’s blacksmith shop. On the other wall, flowers are in bunches along the wall, creating the look of Violet’s flower shop. Other SCARLET wears a red cloak. shops—Avalee’s chicken and egg cart, Rosemary’s herb stand, and SAYRA carries a sheathed sword. Linnaen’s fabric stall—are created by carts, small tables, shelves, or GUARD wears a belt, from which his keys hang. racks that can easily be moved on and off. There should be a small If the children’s parts are split, their costumes in ACT TWO should be open space where Robin and Hazel can set up for their archery very similar, if not identical, to their younger costumes. sales. The general look is a lively marketplace in Nottingham. KING RICHARD should wear a crown. Nottingham Market, ACT TWO: The walls are in the same position as in Act One, but business has clearly suffered in the ensuing three SOUND EFFECTS years. All wares are gone from the blacksmith’s wall, leaving only Cow moo, frog croak, owl hoot, fanfare, arrow release. empty shelves and hooks. Only dandelions hang from the florist’s FLEXIBLE CASTING NOTES wall. Linnaen’s fabric stall and the archery stall are notably gone. There are several roles that begin as younger characters, then appear Citadel: The walls are rotated 180 degrees, each revealing a plain three years older in ACT TWO: ROBIN, HAZEL, SAYRA, SAM, RUTH, stone wall on the other side. They are placed together at CENTER, PETE, MAYBE, MARIAN. Any of these roles may be split to have a creating one large stone wall. In front of this are two large chairs younger performer play the role in ACT ONE, and an older performer and a large wooden table. play the role in ACT TWO. For male characters, including Robin, you Dungeon: The plain sides of the stone walls are separated, and a set could cast a female actor to play the younger boy version, much like is of prison bars with a door are attached between them to create the commonly done with Peter Pan. look of a dungeon. There is a stool downstage by one of the walls. The cast and chorus can also be expanded by adding any number Sherwood Forest: The walls are removed, revealing the forest in full. of additional villagers, nuns, orphans, spies, tax collectors, prisoners, Bushes, rocks, and logs may be added to fill out the look. and tournament crowd members. Archery Contest: The walls are removed for the tournament. There are The cast can be downsized by doubling some or all of the following benches or stands UP RIGHT for the crowd, and thrones or more roles: BEGGAR WOMAN, SIR BRAHME, GUARD, KING’S GUARDS, regal seating UP LEFT for Marian, the sheriff, and Lady Blackwood. KING RICHARD, PRISONERS, and TAX COLLECTORS. *See set designs on pages 57 and 58. To make casting more flexible, the roles of AVALEE, LINNAEN, VIOLET, ROSEMARY, BEGGAR WOMAN, GINNY, SAM, RUTH, MAYBE, REGAN,

iv 55 For preview only Money bags (SPIES) SYNOPSIS OF SCENES Coin (LITTLE JOHN) ACT ONE Scene Four: Scene One: Nottingham Market, near the end of the 12th century. Rope bindings (FRIAR TUCK) Scene Two: The citadel. Money bag, coins (SHERIFF) Scene Three: Nottingham Market. Scene Five: Scene Four: The citadel. Bows, arrows, sign reading “Archeree Supplize” (ROBIN, HAZEL) Scene Five: Nottingham Market. Coin (SAM) Scene Six: The dungeon. Coins (VILLAGERS, NUNS, ORPHANS) Money bags (SPIES) Scene Seven: Nottingham Market. Lute (ELLEN-A-DALE) ACT TWO Scene Six: Scene One: Nottingham Market, about three years later. Keys (GUARD) Scene Two: Sherwood Forest. Lock pick tool (SCARLET) Scene Three: The dungeon. Scene Seven: Scene Four: Nottingham Market. Coin (SAM) Scene Five: The citadel. “Wanted” scroll with Robin’s image (SIR GUY) Scene Six: Sherwood Forest. ACT TWO Scene Seven: A clearing in Sherwood Forest. Scene One: Scene Eight: An archery contest. Lute (ELLEN-A-DALE) Bag of money (SIR GUY) Bows, arrows (ROBIN, LITTLE JOHN, SAYRA, FRIAR TUCK, HAZEL, SEQUENCE OF MUSICAL NUMBERS SAM, OUTLAWS) ACT ONE Patch of cloth (LINNAEN) MC1 Market Day in Nottingham ...... Ellen-A-Dale, Nuns, Small bags of coins (SAYRA) Orphans, Villagers Scene Two: MC2 Know Your Place...... Robin, Hazel, Chest (TAX COLLECTORS) Villagers Bows, arrows (OUTLAWS, NUNS) MC2a The Sheriff ...... Ellen-A-Dale Masks (LITTLE JOHN, SAYRA, FRIAR TUCK, HAZEL, SAM) MC3 What I Really Want ...... Lady Blackwood, Pitch pipe (MOTHER MARY) Sheriff Scene Three: MC3a Scene Change ...... Instrumental Key (MARIAN) MC4 Alma Mater ...... Orphans Scene Four: MC5 My Father Takes Care of Us All ...... Marian, Villagers Lute (ELLEN-A-DALE) MC5a Scene Change ...... Instrumental Scene Five: MC6 Loyalty ...... Sheriff, Spies Arrow (SIR DIVVY) MC6a Scene Change ...... Instrumental Scene Six: MC7 Dark into Light ...... Ellen-A-Dale Sack containing chicken, other food, herbs, and feathers (SCARLET) MC8 Rockin’ Robin Hood ...... Orphans, Nuns, Scene Seven: Villagers Lute (ELLEN-A-DALE)

54 v For preview only MC8a Alma Mater—Reprise ...... Orphans PRODUCTION NOTES MC8b Scene Change ...... Instrumental MC8c Know Your Place—Reprise ...... Robin, Hazel, Little PROPERTIES ONSTAGE John, Sayra, Friar ACT ONE Tuck Scene One: Nottingham Market set, consisting of stalls or carts for: MC8d Scene Change ...... Instrumental blacksmith’s shop with anvil, hammer, and swords; florist’s shop MC9 Wanted ...... Sheriff, Spies, with a variety of flowers; fabric stall with fabrics and at least one Villagers, Nuns, green cloak with a hood; chicken cart with plucked chickens and Orphans eggs (at least one real); and herbalist’s stand with several types ACT TWO of herbs and spices. MC10 The Legend Grows/ ...... Ellen-A Dale Scene Two: Citadel set, consisting of two chairs and a table. Market Day—Reprise ...... Villagers Scene Three: Nottingham Market set. MC10a Market Day—Tag ...... Villagers, Orphans, Scene Four: Citadel set. Nuns Scene Five: Nottingham Market set. MC10b Scene Change ...... Instrumental Scene Six: Dungeon set, consisting of prison bars with a door and MC10c Incidental ...... Instrumental a stool. MC10d Incidental ...... Instrumental Scene Seven: Nottingham Market set. MC11 Fight for What Is Right—Hymn ...... Nuns ACT TWO MC11a Fight for What Is Right—Gospel ...... Nuns, Hazel, Little John, Sayra, Friar Scene One: Nottingham Market set, minus blacksmith, fabric, and Tuck, Sam archery shops. MC11b Scene Change ...... Instrumental Scene Two: Sherwood Forest set, consisting of rocks, bushes, logs, MC12 True to Yourself ...... Marian, Robin and campfire remains. MC13 How Stories Grow ...... Ellen-A-Dale, Scene Three: Dungeon set. Villagers, Orphans Scene Four: Nottingham Market set. MC13a What I Really Want—Reprise ...... Lady Blackwood, Scene Five: Citadel set. Sheriff Scene Six: Sherwood Forest set. MC13b Scene Change ...... Instrumental Scene Seven: Sherwood Forest set. MC13c Fight for What Is Right—Reprise ...... Robin, Marian, Hazel, Little John, Scene Eight: Tournament set, consisting of benches or stands and thrones. Sayra, Friar Tuck, PROPERTIES BROUGHT ON Sam, Scarlet ACT ONE MC13d Playoff ...... Instrumental MC13e Dark into Light—Reprise ...... Ellen-A-Dale Scene One: Lute (ELLEN-A-DALE) MC13f Scene Change ...... Instrumental Coin (ROBIN) MC13g Incidental ...... Instrumental Scene Two: MC13h True to Yourself—Finale ...... All (except Sheriff, Lute (ELLEN-A-DALE) Spies, Lady Blackwood) Scene Three: MC13i Rockin’ Robin Hood—Curtain Call ...... All Bows, arrows, sign reading “Archeree Supplize” (ROBIN, HAZEL) Money bags, boxes or purses (VILLAGERS)

vi 53 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 CROWD.) The rest of you will all return with me, as well! There shall ROCKIN’ ROBIN HOOD be a great feast for you all. (Cheers from ALL.) ELLEN-A-DALE: But what of the outlaws? ACT ONE KING RICHARD: Who? Scene One 5 ELLEN-A-DALE: Robin Hood and his friends? 1 LIGHTS UP: ELLEN-A-DALE ENTERS in front of the curtain, strumming a lute. MUSIC CUE 1: “Market Day in Nottingham.” KING RICHARD: Oh, yes. (To ROBIN.) You are to go to the dungeons now. (Pause.) You and your followers will release the prisoners. ELLEN-A-DALE: (Sings.) Oh, come along with me ROBIN: Me, sir? To a time long ago in a forest. 5 With a hey, nonny, nonny, I will tell you all a tale KING RICHARD: Yes. You. After all, you are their hero, not I. (ROBIN Of a boy who grew into a man. 10 bows, humble.) And after you’ve done this, you will lead them all Here’s the place where it all began. to my home for the great feast where you will all be pardoned and (Speaks.) It’s Nottingham, 1193—long before you came to be. knighted for your services to the kingdom. (Cheers from ALL except ROBIN, who smiles, still humble. To ROBIN.) You will do this for me, (Sings.) And since we’re already won’t you? (MUSIC CUE 13h: “True to Yourself—Finale.”) 10 Turning back the clock, We’ll tell you the tale 15 ROBIN: (Speaks.) It would be an honor, My King. In old-time rock! (CURTAIN UP on Nottingham Market. We see a ELLEN-A-DALE: (Sings.) His tale is true, or so I recall, thriving community of VILLAGERS selling their goods. VIOLET sells And it speaks to the hero inside of us all. flowers, AVALEE sells chickens, LINNAEN has a fabric stand, and So, lead by example and show them the way, 15 ROSEMARY sells herbs and spices. LITTLE JOHN and SAYRA have And the world will be brighter and freer someday. a blacksmith stand featuring iron and steel works. Also ONSTAGE 20 ALL: (Sing.) So, just be true to yourself. are ORPHANS, NUNS, FRIAR TUCK, BEGGAR WOMAN, and EXTRA Darkness will turn to light. VILLAGERS, all enjoying a beautiful day at the market. NUNS stand Just hold on to your dream, together, watching while the ORPHANS run around and play. MARIAN And ev’rything will be all right! (MUSIC OUT. CURTAIN.) 20 mixes in, taking notice of all the goings-on.) END OF MUSICAL NUNS: (Sing, like a back-up trio.) MUSIC CUE 13i: “Rockin’ Robin Hood—Curtain Call.” Nonny, nonny! Nonny, nonny! 25 ALL: (Sing.) Rockin’ Robin! Nonny, nonny! Hey, nonny, nonny! NUNS: (Sing.) He’s a new kid in the neighborhood. Nonny, nonny! Nonny, nonny! ALL: (Sing.) Rockin’ Robin! 25 Nonny, nonny! Hey! NUNS: (Sing.) Wears a hood and he tries to do good. ELLEN-A-DALE: (Sings.) Oh, Market Day is here! ALL: (Sing.) Rock! Rock! Rockin’ Robin! NUNS: (Sing.) Ooh, nonny, nonny! 30 Rock! Rock! Rockin’ Robin! ELLEN-A-DALE: (Sings.) They’ve got the goods to sell. Rock! Rock! Rockin’ Robin Hood! (MUSIC OUT. CURTAIN) NUNS: (Sing.) Ooh, nonny, nonny! 30 ELLEN-A-DALE: (Sings.) Where the coin is spent, There’s merriment And ev’ryone does well. NUNS: (Sing.) Ooh! Ah! Nonny, nonny! ALL: (Sing.) We welcome you to Nottingham. 35 Right this way! There’s no better time to come than Market Day!

52 1 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 NUNS: (Sing.) Nonny, nonny! Nonny, nonny! 1 AVALEE: (Rises, with confidence.) Well, if he can’t say it, I can! Nonny, nonny! Hey, nonny, nonny! (Shocked reactions and all attention toward AVALEE.) He is the Nonny, nonny! Nonny, nonny! hero of the poor! Nonny, nonny! Hey! (Satisfied, ELLEN-A-DALE EXITS as the action LINNAEN: (Follows AVALEE’S lead, rises.) Robin Hood has given hope 5 continues. MUSIC CONTINUES UNDER the following dialogue.) 5 to the hopeless! BEGGAR WOMAN: (Calls out in despair at people passing.) Alms! Alms SAM: (Stands.) He gave me back my only penny, after the sheriff for the poor! took it. LITTLE JOHN/SAYRA: Horseshoes! Knives! Nails! LITTLE JOHN: (Stands.) He has inspired all of us. VIOLET: Sweet-smelling roses! CROWD: (Stands.) All of us! 10 FRIAR TUCK: Alms! Alms for the poor! 10 FRIAR TUCK: (Stands.) Me, too! BEGGAR WOMAN: (Shoots him a disapproving look.) Hey, I was here MARIAN: Robin has honored England and the throne. first! (FRIAR TUCK smiles and shrugs.) KING RICHARD: (Commands.) I’ve seen and heard enough! (Indicates VILLAGERS: (Sing.) The merchandise you’ll find. SHERIFF, who is still kneeling and trembling.) Take this man into NUNS: (Sing.) Ooh, nonny, nonny! custody! (SHERIFF is quickly surrounded by his own SPIES.) 15 VILLAGERS: (Sing.) Is wondrous to behold. 15 SHERIFF: (Pleads.) No! Please! (Points to LADY BLACKWOOD, who is NUNS: (Sing.) Ooh, nonny, nonny! sneaking OFF.) It was her! It was Lady Blackwood! She made me do it! (SCARLET and SIR BRAHME quickly surround LADY BLACKWOOD.) VILLAGERS: (Sing.) There’s food and drink, You may well think SCARLET: Oh no, you don’t! The streets are paved with gold! KING RICHARD: Escort the sheriff and the lady to the dungeon. 20 NUNS: (Sing.) Ooh! Ah! Nonny, nonny! 20 MARIAN: (Steps forward.) There is no room for them in the dungeon, Your Majesty. ALL: (Sing.) We welcome all to Nottingham. By the way, KING RICHARD: And why not? Nottingham’s a special town on Market Day! AVALEE: The prison is full. ROSEMARY: (Speaks.) Parsley! Sage! Rosemary! Hurry now, we’re LITTLE JOHN: They imprisoned our friends. 25 almost out of thyme! 25 LINNAEN: Our neighbors. AVALEE: (Speaks.) Chickens, freshly plucked, naked as a jaybird! FRIAR TUCK: Our brothers and sisters. (Sings.) See my nice plump chickens? KING RICHARD: Because they could not pay my brother’s taxes? Now, these ain’t no slim pickin’s! (ALL nod.) Yes, I was brought word of my brother’s cruel reign in And how they cluck my stead. (Removes his crown and kneels to his people. ALL are 30 When I start to pluck, 30 shocked.) Please forgive me. (MUSIC CUE 13g: “Incidental.” Speaks.) They squawk just like the dickens! I placed the throne and our country into the hands of Prince John, Come and buy who I believed I could trust. But he became a tyrant, obsessed My naked-as-a-jaybird chickens! with power and greed. (Looks pointedly at LADY BLACKWOOD and (Cries.) Naked chickens! (MUSIC CONTINUES UNDER the SHERIFF.) And those in his service became even greedier than he. 35 following dialogue.) 35 I did not know how terrible it was until it was too late. You have BEGGAR WOMAN: (Points OFFSTAGE.) Look who comes! (As LADY lived with it as I was away. (MUSIC OUT. ALL look around at one BLACKWOOD ENTERS, all become very quiet, stand at attention, another, still stunned that the KING kneels before them. Rises.) Very and bow as she passes. MARIAN hides behind a cart to watch. LADY well. (Replaces the crown upon his head. To SPIES, who still hold BLACKWOOD approaches LINNAEN.) SHERIFF and LADY BLACKWOOD captive.) You will return with me 40 to my court, and they will face their sentencing there. (SPIES nod 40 LINNAEN: Are you in need of cloth, Lady Blackwood? and take SHERIFF and LADY BLACKWOOD OFF. To OUTLAWS and

2 51 For preview only 1 SHERIFF: Marian! No! What are you doing? 1 LADY BLACKWOOD: I am to be wed soon, and I’ll need a great many LADY BLACKWOOD: So be it! Let’s be done with both of them! of your best fabrics. SCARLET: (ENTERS and runs to MARIAN’S side. Pulling back her hood.) LINNAEN: A wedding? Oh, how exciting! Who’s the lucky man? You’ll kill me as well, Sheriff? You remember me, don’t you? Your LADY BLACKWOOD: (Haughty.) How dare you question the affairs of 5 late wife’s dear sister? 5 your ladyship! Do not forget your station. SHERIFF: Scarlet? LINNAEN: Your pardon, milady. LADY BLACKWOOD: (To SHERIFF.) Silence, you fool! (To SCARLET.) No LADY BLACKWOOD: Now, what have you that befits a lady of matter your relation to the sheriff, you must pay for your crimes! exalted rank? (LITTLE JOHN, SAYRA, FRIAR TUCK, HAZEL, and SAM run CENTER LINNAEN: (Sings.) See my nice, white linen? 10 and stand with MARIAN, SCARLET, and ROBIN.) 10 I’m weavin’ and a-spinnin’. LITTLE JOHN: You will have to execute us as well, for we are guilty of In this fine thread, crimes against the state! You will soon be wed, LADY BLACKWOOD: All the better! Let’s be done with all of them! And his heart you’ll be a-winnin’! SHERIFF: Maybe we should reconsid— Come and buy 15 LADY BLACKWOOD: On the count of three. One… two... (MOTHER 15 My “fittin’ for a weddin’” linen. MARY, SISTER FORTHRIGHT, and SISTER PATIENCE join the GROUP.) LADY BLACKWOOD: (Speaks.) And the rest of you. Have you goods MOTHER MARY: And you will execute us as well? (AVALEE and worthy of me? LINNAEN stand from their place, followed by the OTHERS, as MERCHANTS: (Sing to LADY BLACKWOOD, who listens half-heartedly.) they speak.) We love to sell our wares. 20 AVALEE/LINNAEN: And us? 20 NUNS: (Sing.) Ooh, nonny, nonny! VIOLET/ROSEMARY: And us? MERCHANTS: (Sing.) To folks from far and wide. RUTH/GINNY/PETE/MAYBE: And us? NUNS: (Sing.) Ooh, nonny, nonny! SHERIFF: Stop! I can’t take any more of this! MERCHANTS: (Sing.) They’re made with care, LADY BLACKWOOD: This is nonsense! (To SPIES.) One… two… The price is fair, 25 We offer them with pride. 25 SHERIFF: (To LADY BLACKWOOD.) But we can’t possibl— LADY BLACKWOOD: (Angry, more determined.) One! Two! NUNS: (Sing.) Ooh! Ah! Nonny, nonny! (Bored of the sales pitch, LADY BLACKWOOD disappears behind the rack of textiles.) KING RICHARD: (Steps ON from the shadows.) Hold! Lower your swords! (SPIES lower their weapons. ELLEN-A-DALE follows him ON.) ALL: (Sing.) We welcome all to Nottingham. Come and stay! VIOLET: It’s the king! 30 MERCHANTS: (Sing.) There’s no better guarantee! 30 ROSEMARY: King Richard! (Gasps from the CROWD as they ALL kneel.) NUNS: (Sing.) There’s no finer things to see! KING RICHARD: What is going on here? Who is this man you mean to execute? ALL: (Sing.) There’s no better place to be on Market Day! CROWD: (Chants softly.) Robin Hood! Robin Hood! Robin Hood! NUNS: (Sing.) Nonny, nonny! Nonny, nonny! KING RICHARD: Silence! (CROWD goes silent.) You are this Robin ALL: (Sing.) Nonny, nonny! Hey! (MUSIC OUT. VILLAGERS resume their 35 35 Hood they speak of? business. NUNS gather the ORPHANS and EXIT.) ROBIN: (Rises, cautious, but confident.) I am, Your Majesty! ROBIN: (ENTERS, beaming, followed by a less certain HAZEL.) Here we are, Hazel. Nottingham. Here we build our future! KING RICHARD: And who are you to me? Who are you to my people? HAZEL: (Looks around.) Is this the place, Robin? ROBIN: (Humble.) I… I… I could not say. BEGGAR WOMAN: (Tries to get ROBIN’S attention.) Alms! Alms for 40 the poor!

50 3 For preview only 1 HAZEL: Doesn’t look like much. 1 SHERIFF: (To MARIAN.) I’ve told you, Marian, this is for the good of ROBIN: It’s perfect! Here we make a home. Here we find refuge. Here the kingdom. we begin our new legacy! MARIAN: But how? HAZEL: (Looks around and sighs, then looks at ROBIN and smiles.) SHERIFF: Please, just trust me, Marian. 5 Your hope is encouraging, brother. 5 LITTLE JOHN: (Aside, to FRIAR TUCK, whose eyes are closed.) Are you BEGGAR WOMAN: (Cries.) Alms! all right? AVALEE: Chickens here! Freshly plucked! FRIAR TUCK: (To LITTLE JOHN.) I’m in prayer. May our plan work out. FRIAR TUCK: Alms, alms for the poor! LITTLE JOHN: It all depends on Marian. ROBIN: (Hands FRIAR TUCK a coin, proud.) A penny to you for our good SAM: (Overhears their conversation.) She’ll come through for us, I 10 luck, Friar! (BEGGAR WOMAN is frustrated by FRIAR TUCK’S success.) 10 know she will! HAZEL: Robin, no! REGAN: The target is ready! Sir Guy, fire! (SOUND EFFECT: ARROW FRIAR TUCK: Alms for good luck? RELEASE. CROWD’S gaze goes from RIGHT to LEFT, followed by ROBIN: Yes, my sister and I need all the luck we can get. cheers.) Sir Bullard, fire! (SOUND EFFECT: ARROW RELEASE. CROWD’S gaze goes from RIGHT to LEFT, followed by louder cheers.) FRIAR TUCK: (Laughs and tosses the coin back to ROBIN.) In that 15 Come forward, contestants! (ROBIN and SIR GUY ENTER and cross 15 case, keep your coin until you learn the true meaning of alms, to CENTER.) young one. SIR DIVVY: (Rushes ON LEFT with the target. This time there is one HAZEL: Thank you, good Friar. We really haven’t a penny to spare. complete arrow, a perfect bullseye, surrounded by the shards of a ROBIN: Very well, someone else can have my good luck! (Tosses the shattered arrow.) A double bullseye—look! (Shows the target.) Sir coin to BEGGAR WOMAN.) 20 Guy’s arrow hit dead center, but Sir Bullard’s arrow also hit dead 20 HAZEL: Robin, no! center, completely shattering Sir Guy’s arrow! (Loudest cheers of all.) BEGGAR WOMAN: (Eager, grabs the coin and then crosses to FRIAR SHERIFF: (Stands, amazed.) It seems we have our winner! TUCK.) Ha! (Blows a raspberry at FRIAR TUCK and EXITS. FRIAR LADY BLACKWOOD: No, no, no! We need to wait for Robi— I mean, TUCK quietly laughs it off.) there may be more contestants still to come. We should try our ROBIN: What was that about? 25 best to accommodate latecomers. 25 FRIAR TUCK: Nothing much. But you just made her day. She hates AVALEE: Announce the winner! (CROWD responds in agreement.) that I get more money than she does. Were I in her position, I’d SHERIFF: Gentlemen and ladyfolk, please rise and applaud the probably… (Blows a raspberry.) …me too. (Chuckles.) Everything I greatest archer in all the land, Sir Bullard of Locksley! (Loud cheers collect goes back to her anyway. (LADY BLACKWOOD appears from again. ROBIN steps forward and bows to the crowd.) behind the textiles and prepares to leave the market.) 30 MARIAN: Father, may I approach the man who is to be my husband? 30 ROBIN: Look around, Hazel! There’s a lady selling hens, she’s selling SHERIFF: You may. cloth, a blacksmith over there, and there’s a girl who’s… (Points at MARIAN. Startled at being pointed out, MARIAN runs OFF.) … MARIAN: (Crosses to ROBIN and removes his disguise.) It’s him! It’s acting very strange. But no one is selling what we’ll be selling. Robin Hood! (ALL gasp as SPIES draw swords and threaten ROBIN. Arrows! It’s perfect—we’ll be rich! (In his enthusiasm, ROBIN runs There is no escape.) 35 into LADY BLACKWOOD, knocking her to the ground. Some other 35 SHERIFF: Excellent work, Marian! You are indeed your father’s daughter. VILLAGERS who see this chuckle, some gasp. Apologetic, ROBIN Now that we have the criminal right where we want him, that is, goes to help LADY BLACKWOOD up.) My apologies, ma’am. I didn’t um, apprehended, there must be an immediate execution, before see you there. he escapes yet again! (CROWD gasps. To SPIES.) At the count of LADY BLACKWOOD: (Refuses ROBIN’S assistance and rises to her feet, three you are to attack. Marian, stand clear of the criminal. 40 livid.) Does no one in this flea-infested village know their place? 40 MARIAN: No. If Robin is to be killed for his crimes, then so must I, because I’m the one who released him from jail!

4 49 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only ACT TWO 1 HAZEL: (Rushes to ROBIN’S side, curtsies.) Your pardon, good lady. Scene Eight My brother and I are travelers who’ve only just arrived here in 1 LIGHTS UP: The archery contest. SHERIFF, LADY BLACKWOOD, and Nottingham. We seek nothing but good will. MARIAN are seated UP LEFT. REGAN stands near them. MAYBE, RUTH, LADY BLACKWOOD: (Looks HAZEL and ROBIN over, condescending, PETE, GINNY, NUNS, and VILLAGERS are all seated on benches UP 5 then turns her attention to LINNAEN.) See to it to bring your best RIGHT as an audience. fabrics to me at my home. I’ll inform my court to expect your arrival. 5 REGAN: (Announces.) Gentlemen and ladyfolk! The three finalists! (Looks with reproach once more at ROBIN and HAZEL, then EXITS in Sir Brahme of North Cumberland! (SOUND EFFECT: FANFARE as a huff. VILLAGERS watch her go. ROBIN laughs as she leaves. HAZEL SIR BRAHME ENTERS LEFT to cheers from the CROWD.) Sir Guy of punches ROBIN on the arm.) Gisbourne! (SOUND EFFECT: FANFARE as SIR GUY ENTERS LEFT to 10 AVALEE: Be careful there, lad. even greater cheers.) And Sir Bullard of Locksley! (SOUND EFFECT: VIOLET: You’ll get us all in trouble! 10 FANFARE as ROBIN, in disguise as a knight, ENTERS LEFT to the LINNAEN: You can’t treat Lady Blackwood like that! (MUSIC CUE 2: greatest applause.) To your positions, contestants! (SIR BRAHME, “Know Your Place.”) SIR GUY, and ROBIN EXIT DOWN RIGHT.) ROSEMARY: (Speaks.) And you certainly can’t laugh at her! SHERIFF: (To LADY BLACKWOOD, as they go.) Where is Robin Hood? 15 VILLAGERS: (Sing.) Know your place. LADY BLACKWOOD: Patience, my dear. He’ll show himself. Don’t step outta line. 15 REGAN: (Calls OFF RIGHT.) Sir Bullard, fire! (SOUND EFFECT: ARROW Be careful what you do. RELEASE. CROWD’S gaze goes from RIGHT to LEFT as they watch Know your place. the “arrow” fly to the target, followed by cheers.)Sir Brahme, fire! Know your place, (SOUND EFFECT: ARROW RELEASE. CROWD’S gaze goes from 20 Or bad things will happen to you. RIGHT to LEFT, followed by groans and cheers.) Sir Guy, fire! (SOUND ROBIN: (Speaks.) What are they talking about? 20 EFFECT: ARROW RELEASE. CROWD’S gaze goes from RIGHT to LEFT, followed by cheers.) Sir Divvy, come forward! (SIR DIVVY ENTERS FRIAR TUCK: (Speaks.) You should heed their advice, son. That was LEFT with a target. Two arrows are bullseyes and another is off to Lady Blackwood. She expects us to treat her with great respect. the side. ROBIN, SIR GUY, and SIR BRAHME ENTER RIGHT.) Give us ROBIN: (Speaks.) I respect everyone—including myself! the results. 25 (Sings.) I know where my place is 25 SIR DIVVY: Well, this one’s out… (Removes the “off-to-the-side” arrow.) Like I know where my face is. …but good show, Sir Brahme! (SIR BRAHME hangs his head and And no one need show me crosses to the side crowd, to kind applause.) Sir Guy and Sir Bullard My left or right hand. are dead even! (Cheers.) They’re right where they should be. SHERIFF: It is a tie! There shall be another round! (Aside to LADY 30 I knew that they would be, 30 BLACKWOOD.) That gives Robin Hood more time to show up. And it’s plain where my place is. REGAN: Contestants, take your places! (ROBIN and SIR GUY EXIT It’s right here where I stand! DOWN RIGHT. Beat. Looks at SIR DIVVY. Beat. Impatient.) Sir Divvy! VILLAGERS: (Sing.) Know your place. Set up the target! Don’t step outta line. SHERIFF: Take your time, Sir Divvy. (SIR DIVVY EXITS LEFT. OUTLAWS 35 Be careful what you say. 35 ENTER UP RIGHT and join the CROWD. MARIAN sees them and Know your place. distracts the SHERIFF as they ENTER.) Know your place, MARIAN: (Playing a part.) Father, please reconsider. Please don’t Or bad things are coming your way. make me marry one of these strangers. AVALEE: (Speaks.) Well, you’re a cocky one, lad. LADY BLACKWOOD: Hush, Marian! 40 LITTLE JOHN: (Speaks.) You seem to think a lot of yourself!

48 5 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 ROBIN: (Sings.) It’s not that I’m braggin’, 1 We’re a family! (MUSIC OUT. Direct segue to MUSIC CUE 13d: So, stop your tongues waggin’. “Playoff.” LIGHTS FADE to BLACK.) I won’t cause you trouble, End Scene Six I make no demand. ACT TWO 5 I’ve arrows to sell here, I think I’ll do well here. Scene Seven So show me the best place LIGHTS UP: A clearing in another part of Sherwood Forest. KING RICHARD To open up my own stand! is seated on a rock, accompanied by two (or more) GUARDS OF THE KING. HAZEL: (Sings.) Oh, Robin, please, 5 ELLEN-A-DALE ENTERS. She sees him and immediately bows. 10 You’re always such a tease. ELLEN-A-DALE: Your Highness! We can’t be sure we’re safe here, KING RICHARD: You there! Come forward. There are no guarantees. ELLEN-A-DALE: Yes, Sire. ROBIN: (Sings.) Don’t fret, my dear sister, KING RICHARD: Who are you? Why do you roam the forest? Nor you, ma’am and mister. 10 ELLEN-A-DALE: I am a troubadour, Sire. I once belonged in your castle. 15 I’ll tell that fine lady After you left for the Crusades, Prince John had no need of me. I mean well—I do! KING RICHARD: Sing to me, minstrel, while I rest here from my I’m here to befriend you. journey. I long to hear the songs of our people. (MUSIC CUE 13e: Don’t mean to offend you. “Dark into Light—Reprise.”) I know where my place is. 15 ELLEN-A-DALE: (Speaks.) Yes, Sire. 20 It’s right here beside you. (Sings.) The sheriff was cruel, the people cried out, VILLAGERS: (Sing.) Know your place. But Robin Hood rode through the night. Don’t step outta line. He took back from the rich what belonged to the poor, It sounds like you’re sincere. And turned what was wrong into right. Know your place. 20 He turned what was dark into light. (MUSIC OUT.) 25 Know your place, KING RICHARD: Who is this Robin Hood you sing of? And we’ll make a home for you here. ELLEN-A-DALE: His tale is told far and wide, Sire. He has fought HAZEL: (Speaks.) Good Friar, my brother and I are orphans and— bravely for justice in your absence. The people have been greatly ROBIN: (Speaks.) Is there an inn around? wronged by the prince and the sheriff. HAZEL: (Speaks.) Robin! You know we can’t afford it! 25 KING RICHARD: I see. Perhaps I shall observe the situation a while 30 FRIAR TUCK: (Speaks.) Say no more. We have spare beds to offer at before making my return known. the monastery. ELLEN-A-DALE: There is to be a grand archery contest, Sire. All the VILLAGERS: (Sing.) We’ll make a home for you here. (MUSIC OUT. BLACKOUT.) nobles and the people are sure to attend. End of Scene One KING RICHARD: Hmmm. Perhaps there will also be a surprise guest. 30 Say nothing of this to anyone. ACT ONE ELLEN-A-DALE: No, Sire, I won’t. Scene Two KING RICHARD: And I do remember you well, Ellen-A-Dale. Don’t MUSIC CUE 2a: “The Sheriff.” SPOTLIGHT UP on ELLEN-A-DALE, who worry. Your place at my court will be restored. ENTERS on the FORESTAGE, strumming her lute. ELLEN-A-DALE: (Overjoyed.) Thank you, Sire! (LIGHTS FADE to BLACK.) 35 ELLEN-A-DALE: (Sings.) In a castle in the woods End Scene Seven Lives a man who is cruel to the people. He’s the , 35 MUSIC CUE 13f: “Scene Change.”

6 47 For preview only 1 MARIAN: (Ashamed.) Yes, I used to think that my father takes care 1 Corrupt as he can be. of us all. Now I know he only takes care of himself. I was loyal to But his daughter believes he is good. him. But not anymore. Just the way any daughter would. (EXITS. MUSIC OUT. ELLEN-A- SCARLET: Oh, Marian. I’ve waited so long for you to see that for DALE EXITS. LIGHTS UP on the citadel. SHERIFF paces. There is a 5 yourself. Your mother would be so proud! 5 KNOCK from OFF.) MARIAN: What are you saying? How could you know that? SHERIFF: Who’s there? SCARLET: I knew your mother, Marian. She was my sister. I’m your MARIAN: (Steps ON.) It’s me, Father. Aunt Scarlet. (ALL murmur surprise. SCARLET lowers her hood and SHERIFF: Marian! What news have you, my darling? continues.) Your mother loved you so much, Marian. As she was MARIAN: There are newcomers in town. 10 dying, she asked me to watch over you. She knew your father had 10 SHERIFF: Oh? grown too ambitious and greedy. She hoped one day you would see the light and be true to the best inside you. MARIAN: Yes, a boy and his sister. Both about my age. They spotted me before I could overhear more of their plans. ROBIN: (Steps forward, smiling.) Yes, Marian. Just be true to yourself. SHERIFF: Hmmm, does Lady Blackwood know of the newcomers? MARIAN: Robin! MARIAN: She was in town to meet with Linnaen about cloth for the 15 ROBIN: (Crosses to her side.) I knew you’d come. I was waiting. 15 wedding. I stayed close enough to see that the boy ran her over (OUTLAWS let her go, except for SAM.) and knocked her to the ground. SAM: (Unsure.) Hold on! How do you know you can trust her? Maybe SHERIFF: He assaulted her?! this is all a trap! MARIAN: Not exactly—it was an accident. She didn’t seem to notice ROBIN: I trust her with my life. Marian is the one who freed me from they were strangers. 20 jail. (SAM lets her go, and ALL cheer.) 20 SHERIFF: Boy and a girl, you say? SCARLET: (Embraces MARIAN.) Oh, my child. How proud I am of you! All these years I’ve hoped we could somehow be family again. But MARIAN: Yes. your father forbade me to see you. SHERIFF: Both your age and unsupervised? No parents? MARIAN: Dear Aunt Scarlet, I’m so happy! You are my family! MARIAN: None that I saw, sir. 25 HAZEL: We all feel like family here, Marian. (MUSIC CUE 13c: “Fight for SHERIFF: How… peculiar. Well, this is the kind of information I need What Is Right—Reprise.” Speaks.) Will you stay and fight with us? 25 more of. (Beams at MARIAN with pride.) You are your father’s ROBIN: (Holds her hand. Speaks.) Please join us! daughter, Marian! I’ve always said you were my most loyal and useful aid. Watch them. See if this develops further. MARIAN: (Speaks.) Of course I will, Robin! MARIAN: Yes, Father. SAM: (Sings.) Your friends can be your family. REGAN: (ENTERS.) Sire, Your Lady approaches. 30 FRIAR TUCK: (Sings.) The family you choose. 30 SHERIFF: Send her in. HAZEL: (Sings.) We get along. We’re united and strong. REGAN: Yes, Sire. (EXITS.) SAYRA: (Sings.) We can never lose! SHERIFF: Please go now, Marian. OTHERS: (Sing.) Never lose! MARIAN: But if she’s to be my new— ALL: (Sing.) Fight for what is right. 35 For things the way SHERIFF: Don’t ask questions, child, just go! Go! They ought to be. 35 MARIAN: (Frowns.) Why must I always leave the room when she All together is around? Like a family! SHERIFF: Just do as I say, child! All together MARIAN: Yes, Father. (EXITS.) 40 We are family!

46 7 For preview only 1 LADY BLACKWOOD: (ENTERS in a huff. SHERIFF dotes on her.) Where 1 SCARLET: No, it wasn’t me. I have no idea who did. (Looks to ROBIN, were you this morning? who shrugs noncommittally.) SHERIFF: I was here in the citadel, dusting the chains and shackles LITTLE JOHN: Any other news from Nottingham? in the dungeon. SCARLET: The sheriff and his wife have announced a contest. 5 LADY BLACKWOOD: Dusting them? 5 SAYRA: What do you mean? What kind of a contest? SHERIFF: Yes, the people of Nottingham are so… (Agonizes.) …good. SCARLET: An archery contest. They’re inviting every archer in the whole They never break the law! kingdom to compete. And whoever wins will get their daughter’s LADY BLACKWOOD: So, you were here while I was being brutalized by hand in marriage. hooligans in Nottingham Market! ROBIN: What? You mean Marian? 10 SHERIFF: Gracious! You weren’t hurt were you, my lamb? 10 SCARLET: Yes. LADY BLACKWOOD: I could have been killed! ROBIN: Ha! Why, this is wonderful news! SHERIFF: How can I make it up to you? LITTLE JOHN: Don’t be so sure of that, Robin. LADY BLACKWOOD: Exert control! Maintain law and order! It’s your ROBIN: Why not? Oh, wouldn’t I just love to show all those knights one job! and nobles how to shoot an arrow. I’ll get a bullseye every time. 15 SHERIFF: Yes, my dove. I’ll arrest someone to make an example of 15 I’ll bring them all to their knees! I’d better go make sure my arrows them. And you’ll be pleased to know I’ve already made such plans. are the finest and sharpest ever! (EXITS, excited.) LADY BLACKWOOD: See to it that you do. SAYRA: Father, why are you concerned? SHERIFF: Speaking of plans… (Draws nearer.) …our bigger plans are LITTLE JOHN: Something’s not right about this contest. I wonder if— still in order? SAM: Shhh! Quiet! Someone’s coming. 20 LADY BLACKWOOD: Yes. In fact, I believe our plans have just gotten 20 MARIAN: (From OFFSTAGE) Robin? Robin, are you there? much easier. SCARLET: It’s Marian. Hide! (OUTLAWS hide.) SHERIFF: How so? MARIAN: (ENTERS.) Robin? Where are you? (Sees SCARLET.) Oh! It’s LADY BLACKWOOD: King Richard has left for the Crusades! you. Who are you? Why are you always following me? SHERIFF: Ah, the king is gone! SCARLET: I’m watching out for you, Marian. Like I always have. 25 LADY BLACKWOOD: Yes, Prince John is now in charge. He’s already 25 MARIAN: Hmph! Seems more like spying to me. Do you know where directed the lords to tighten their grip on the villagers. Robin is? I must find him! SHERIFF: Which means… he’ll bless our plans to wed and unite SCARLET: Why are you looking for him? our property? MARIAN: I’ve come to warn him! He’s in terrible danger! LADY BLACKWOOD: It’s as good as done. SAM: (Leaps out.) Don’t trust her! Let’s get her! (OUTLAWS come out 30 SHERIFF: (Calculates.) And more land means more power for us. 30 from behind trees and hold MARIAN’S arms behind her back.) LADY BLACKWOOD: Yes, and we are instructed to collect additional SCARLET: Wait! Let her speak. What sort of danger is Robin in? moneys for the kingdom. MARIAN: It’s the archery contest. It’s all a big trap to get Robin to SHERIFF: (Greedy.) Ooh! More money? come out of hiding. LADY BLACKWOOD: Yes, but it’s for the prince. (Catches herself.) Well, LITTLE JOHN: I knew there was something going on. (ROBIN ENTERS, 35 for the kingdom, I mean. A loyalty offering. (MUSIC CUE 3: “What I 35 unseen by OTHERS, and observes quietly from the side.) Really Want.” Speaks.) See to it you take a collection immediately. MARIAN: My father knows how proud and brave Robin is, and that he (Sings.) The town won’t deny us. wouldn’t miss the chance to show off. Once he shows up at the We’ve got them by the throat. contest, they’ll capture and hang him! And if they defy us… SAYRA: And why do you care? You’re the one who said Sheriff is only 40 doing what’s right!

8 45 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 LADY BLACKWOOD/SHERIFF: (Sing.) Money, money, money, money! 1 LADY BLACKWOOD/SHERIFF: (Sing.) What we really want is money! We’ll throw them in the moat! We really gotta have it, SHERIFF: (Sings.) How neat, my sweet, We really gotta have it, Our plan’s complete. 5 We really gotta have it, now! (MUSIC OUT. BLACKOUT.) 5 We’ve authority, power, and land. End of Scene Five And while that’s all great MUSIC CUE 13b: “Scene Change.” And I just can’t wait, There is something that is far more grand. ACT TWO LADY BLACKWOOD: (Sings.) What’s that? Scene Six 10 SHERIFF: (Sings.) And you simply have to understand. LIGHTS UP: Sherwood Forest. ROBIN and the other OUTLAWS are What I really want is money, celebrating his return. Lots and lots and lots of money! ROBIN: …And that guard! All he did was brag. (Imitates GUARD.) “I All I really want is money! 10 am the best, bravest, most wonderful guard in all the world!” Oh, And I gotta have it now! I wish I could have seen his face when he got back to the cell and 15 Yeah, what I really want is money, saw the door wide open. (ALL laugh.) Again! (They laugh harder.) Money, money, money, money! HAZEL: Oh, brother, it’s so good to have you back! Are ya list’nin’ to me, honey? ROBIN: Thanks, Hazel. I was starting to get a little lonely for you all. I really gotta have it now! 15 LITTLE JOHN: We were coming up with a really good plan to get you SHERIFF: (Clears his throat. Speaks.) Ahem. And as for us and out, but all of a sudden, here you were! 20 our nuptials? SAYRA: It’s been two days now. Why won’t you tell us how you got out? LADY BLACKWOOD: (Sings.) Don’t fear, my dear. ROBIN: Someone let me out. The other prisoners, too. (Thoughtful.) The wedding’s near, Someone very brave. A person could get in a lot of trouble for And we’ll finally have all we need. 20 doing that, and I won’t betray a trust. (Bright, again.) Let’s just say Then as quick as a flash, I have more friends than I realized! 25 We’ll be flush with cash! SAM: (Hears a noise.) Who comes here? (SCARLET ENTERS carrying Let our clever little plan proceed. a sack of goods.) SHERIFF: (Sings.) Yes, ma’am! LITTLE JOHN: Ah, it’s Scarlet! We’ve been waiting for you. LADY BLACKWOOD: (Sings.) And it veritably will succeed! 25 SCARLET: Greetings, all. I have your supplies from the townsfolk. LADY BLACKWOOD/SHERIFF: FRIAR TUCK: Got any of those chickens from Avalee? 30 (Sing.) ’Cause what we really want is money, SCARLET: As a matter of fact, yes. She said to give the plumpest one Lots and lots and lots of money! to you, Friar! All we really want is money, FRIAR TUCK: (Chuckles, good-natured.) A plump fryer for a plump Friar! And we gotta have it now! 30 (SCARLET continues to unpack her sack of supplies.) Yeah, what we really want is money, HAZEL: Oh, Scarlet, you and the townsfolk are so good to us. Food, 35 Money, money, money, money! and herbs— Are ya list’nin’ to me, honey? SAYRA: And feathers for our arrows! We really gotta have it now! SAM: I knew those would come in handy! LADY BLACKWOOD: (Speaks.) I won’t have just some ordinary 35 SCARLET: It’s an honor to help you after all the good you’ve done. wedding, you know! SAM: We owe it all to you for getting us out of jail that time. Hey, I wonder if you’re the one who let Robin out.

44 9 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 SHERIFF: (Speaks.) Of course, my princess. Only the best for you! 1 SHERIFF: Don’t be cruel. She’s the daughter of my— LADY BLACKWOOD: (Speaks.) Princess? I like the sound of that! Too LADY BLACKWOOD: (Angry.) I’m your wife now, aren’t I? bad you’re not a prince! SHERIFF: You are, you are, my dove. Still… (Sighs.) …what am I to do SHERIFF: (Sings.) Don’t fret, my pet. with her? 5 The plan’s all set, 5 LADY BLACKWOOD: Do what you’ve always done with her—use her And nothing at all can go wrong. to do your bidding. LADY BLACKWOOD: (Sings.) And I bet you can guess SHERIFF: How so? What I must express. LADY BLACKWOOD: To draw out Robin Hood. (SHERIFF looks confused. If you want to, you can sing along. MARIAN sneaks back ON, unnoticed, and overhears their plans.) Tell 10 SHERIFF: (Sings.) I do! 10 me, what is Robin’s greatest weakness? LADY BLACKWOOD: SHERIFF: (Doesn’t follow.) Lack of money? (Sings.) ’Cause by this point you should know the song! LADY BLACKWOOD: No, you fool! It’s his arrogance! His pride! LADY BLACKWOOD/SHERIFF: SHERIFF: Oh yes, that. (Sings.) What we really want is money LADY BLACKWOOD: And what is his greatest strength? 15 Lots and lots and lots of money! 15 SHERIFF: He’s the greatest archer in the land. All we really want is money, LADY BLACKWOOD: Indeed. So, we shall hold a contest—an archery And we gotta have it now! contest—to name the greatest archer in all the land! Yeah, what we really want is money, SHERIFF: Ooh! That’s good! Money, money, money, money! LADY BLACKWOOD: And Marian will be the prize! 20 Are ya list’nin’ to me, honey? We really gotta have it now! 20 SHERIFF: Marian’s the prize? LADY BLACKWOOD: (Speaks.) See to it that you bleed a little more LADY BLACKWOOD: (Agitated that SHERIFF doesn’t follow.) Don’t be out of the people when you collect. Your “princess” needs to such a fool! Yes! Marian’s the prize! I told you there are rumors look dazzling. about her and Robin Hood. Perhaps they’re in love? 25 LADY BLACKWOOD/SHERIFF: (Sing.) We really gotta have it, SHERIFF: Oh, don’t be ridiculous! We really gotta have it, 25 LADY BLACKWOOD: Ha! With the chance to show off and to win We really gotta have it now! (MUSIC OUT. BLACKOUT.) Marian’s hand, he’s is sure to come out from hiding. End of Scene Two SHERIFF: Archery contest? But this is all nonsense! He will win! You MUSIC CUE 3a: “Scene Change.” don’t want Marian to marry Robin Ho— LADY BLACKWOOD: (Belts.) Of course I don’t! I want to find him and ACT ONE 30 have him hanged! Scene Three SHERIFF: (Embarrassed.) As do I, my dove. (MARIAN, having heard LIGHTS UP: Nottingham Market. VILLAGERS sell their wares, BEGGAR enough, EXITS quietly but angrily.) 30 WOMAN and FRIAR TUCK are also ONSTAGE. ROBIN and HAZEL ENTER LADY BLACKWOOD: Then trust me. This is the perfect plan. And with with bows and arrows and put up a sign that reads, “Archeree Supplize.” Robin Hood gone for good, just think of what that means for us. HAZEL: You think there are any archers in Nottingham, brother? 35 SHERIFF: Um… (Afraid to guess wrong.) ROBIN: I hope so. Otherwise, we’ll soon be begging for our supper again. LADY BLACKWOOD: (Leads him.) Something we both really want… BEGGAR WOMAN: (Rushes to ROBIN.) Alms! (MUSIC CUE 13a: “What I Really Want—Reprise.”) 35 ROBIN: Not today, sorry. (BEGGAR WOMAN blows a raspberry at ROBIN SHERIFF: (Gets it, speaks.) Oh! and returns to her spot. MUSIC CUE 4: “Alma Mater.” NUNS ENTER (Sings.) What we really want is money!

10 43 For preview only 1 LADY BLACKWOOD: (Just as fierce.) I bet they do. 1 with ORPHANS marching behind in an orderly straight line, singing SHERIFF: (Claps his hands together loudly, eager to change the subject.) their school song.) So, how did the collection go today? ORPHANS: (Sing.) MARIAN: What collection? We’re from St. Michael’s School, 5 SHERIFF: Do you mean to tell me that you didn’t collect taxes today? 5 And we follow ev’ry rule. MARIAN: That’s exactly what I mean. And I’m never going to again! We let honor and duty be our guide. We’re well-behaved and orderly SHERIFF: Careful, my girl… And good as can be. MARIAN: What we’re doing is wrong! Can’t you see, Father? It was the We represent the orphanage with dignity and pride! (MUSIC OUT.) third collection of taxes this week. King Richard never— 10 MOTHER MARY: (Turns to ORPHANS and claps three times.) All right, 10 LADY BLACKWOOD: Enough! Hold that devil tongue of yours, girl! children. Enjoy the market! (ORPHANS scatter about shouting, and (Aside, to SHERIFF.) See? Didn’t I tell you? I swear, if you don’t set it’s suddenly chaos. GINNY stays by MOTHER MARY’S side.) her straight… ORPHANS: (Ad-lib.) Hooray! Look at this! Chickens! (Etc.) SHERIFF: (Quickly takes MARIAN under his wing and leads her MOTHER MARY: Children, children! Behave yourselves! DOWNSTAGE for a private chat. LADY BLACKWOOD sits.) Marian, 15 15 you know how much I love you… (Looks for a response. Gets SISTER PATIENCE: Be patient with them, Mother Mary. nothing but a stern look from MARIAN.) …and how important it is SISTER FORTHRIGHT: It’s been a while since the orphans have been to be loyal to England, to the king. You are still loyal to the throne, to market. aren’t you? MOTHER MARY: A little order would be nice. MARIAN: (Dutiful, but strong.) I am. GINNY: (Still at MOTHER MARY’S side.) That’s what I say. (To an 20 SHERIFF: Then you understand that we are only doing what Prince 20 ORPHAN.) Put that down! John asked us to do. SISTER FORTHRIGHT: Eh, a little chaos couldn’t hurt. Let ’em have MARIAN: I don’t believe you. their fun. SHERIFF: Marian! SAM: (At AVALEE’S booth, has one of her “naked” chickens on his hand MARIAN: You’re not! You’re just using his greed as an excuse for your like a puppet. [See PRODUCTION NOTES.]) Bawk, bawk, begawk! 25 own. And she’s made you worse! I know you’re both taking much 25 AVALEE: (Laughs.) Now, watch it there, young’in. These ain’t toys, y’know. more for yourselves! RUTH: (At VIOLET’S booth, proudly naming all the flowers.)Those SHERIFF: Do not speak of your stepmother that way! are roses, and those are violets, and those are chrys… (Can’t MARIAN: I’ll speak of… (Points.) …that woman any way I please! pronounce it.) …chyrsanthe— (LADY BLACKWOOD scoffs.) PETE: (At LITTLE JOHN’S booth, swinging one of the swords around.) 30 SHERIFF: (Torn, SHERIFF looks to LADY BLACKWOOD, then to MARIAN, 30 Say, ya got anything more my size? then back again. LADY BLACKWOOD gives him a stern, scolding LITTLE JOHN: Hey! Put that down! look.) Enough! You spend so much time in the dungeons, perhaps MAYBE: (Next to PETE.) Yeah. Maybe kids ain’t s’posed to have swords. you belong there, my girl! RUTH: Chyrsanth-uh, uh… MARIAN: Perhaps I do! (Presents her wrists.) Lock me up with the SAM: (With the chicken.) Begawk! Begawk! 35 rest of them, Father! (SHERIFF is shocked, uncertain of what to do. 35 RUTH: Mums! Seeing his doubt, MARIAN storms OFF.) SISTER FORTHRIGHT: Well, maybe a little less chaos would be a SHERIFF: Marian! (Looks to LADY BLACKWOOD, who rolls her eyes, good thing. pleased with herself.) Oh, don’t act like you know you’re right. What am I to do with her? Just abandon her? SISTER PATIENCE: Order is a virtue, after all. 40 LADY BLACKWOOD: Perhaps.

42 11 For preview only 1 MOTHER MARY: (Shouts.) Children! (Claps three times. The ORPHANS 1 interrupted by SIR GUY, who is eager to jump in with this opportunity clap three times in response, except SAM, who can’t clap due to the to please.) chicken on his hand. He sheepishly returns it to AVALEE’S booth. SIR GUY: We found it near the road, milady. ORPHANS get back into line and follow NUNS OFF.) LADY BLACKWOOD: By the road you say? 5 SAYRA: (Crosses to ROBIN and HAZEL.) What ya got here? 5 SIR GUY/SIR DIVVY: (Eager to please.) Yes! HAZEL: We’re selling hunting arrows and bows. LADY BLACKWOOD: And not in some other part of the forest? SAYRA: Ooh! How much? (ROBIN and HAZEL look at one another. SIR GUY: No, it was right by the road. That’s where we found it! They’ve obviously not discussed this. They blurt at once.) LADY BLACKWOOD: So it could be any old arrow. ROBIN: Five shillings! SIR GUY: Well, I suppose. 10 HAZEL: (Over.) One shilling! (ROBIN and HAZEL look at one another. 10 LADY BLACKWOOD: (Angry.) Then it doesn’t really help us find Robin Blurt again.) Hood’s hideout, does it?! ROBIN: Four shillings! SHERIFF: That’s what I was going to say. HAZEL: (Over.) Two shillings! (ROBIN and HAZEL look at one another.) LADY BLACKWOOD: (Aside, to SHERIFF.) Oh, hush! (SHERIFF shushes, HAZEL/ROBIN: Three shillings! embarrassed. Shouts to SIR GUY.) Well?! 15 ROBIN: Each! (LITTLE JOHN approaches their stand.) 15 SIR GUY: (Also embarrassed.) No, it doesn’t help us find the SAYRA: Father! They’re selli— outlaws, milady. LITTLE JOHN: They’re breaking the law! LADY BLACKWOOD: (Sits. To SHERIFF.) Get these useless fools out HAZEL: How so, sir? of my sight. (To SPIES.) Away with you! Off! (SPIES rush OFF.) Now, LITTLE JOHN: Ya can’t sell nothing here ’less you got permission from where is your traitor daughter? 20 Lady Blackwood. She owns all the land ’round here. 20 SHERIFF: She’s not a traitor! My daughter has always been loyal HAZEL: We didn’t realize. to me! ROBIN: Where is this Lady Blackwood? I’ll go get her permission LADY BLACKWOOD: Well, rumor has it that she’s the one who helped right now. Robin Hood escape from jail! HAZEL: Yes, please tell us where she is. SHERIFF: Why, that’s ridiculous! 25 LITTLE JOHN: She lives in that fancy castle over yonder. 25 LADY BLACKWOOD: All the same, I don’t trust her. Where is she? SAYRA: She’s that lady you knocked over. Don’t you remember? Call for her! ROBIN/HAZEL: (Look at one another, deflated. Together.) Her? SHERIFF: (Calls, weakly.) Marian! (Rises, crosses RIGHT and calls OFF, stronger this time.) Marian! LITTLE JOHN: Anyway, you better take your sign and scram. Here comes the sheriff now! (ROBIN and HAZEL hide as the SHERIFF MARIAN: (ENTERS RIGHT and responds, dutiful, but more begrudging 30 than before.) Yes, Father? 30 ENTERS with MARIAN.) SHERIFF: People of Nottingham, our good King Richard has left us SHERIFF: (To LADY BLACKWOOD, cheerful.) There she is! for the Crusades… (VILLAGERS all murmur.) …leaving the good LADY BLACKWOOD: (To MARIAN.) Why weren’t you here to report with Prince John in charge of the kingdom. (More murmurs.) I’ve come the others? here today to collect your offerings of good will to the prince. I MARIAN: I was visiting the prisoners. 35 advise you to give handsomely to prove your love for our kingdom. 35 LADY BLACKWOOD: Oh! Down in the dungeon again, were you? (VILLAGERS erupts in protest, ad-lib.) Now, now! This is for the MARIAN: Yes, I was in the dungeons—again! The prisoners intrigue kingdom! (Protest continues. Frustrated, SHERIFF waves IN his me. There’ve never been so many of them before. SPIES.) Just… go! (SPIES move in and take from VILLAGERS’ money LADY BLACKWOOD: (To SHERIFF.) You see? boxes or purses by force, putting their collections in money bags.) MARIAN: (Fierce.) They have quite the stories to tell. 40 FRIAR TUCK: (Steps forward.) Please, good sir, have mercy on our village.

12 41 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 MAYBE: (Speaks.) Um, maybe none of this is true. Did anyone really 1 SHERIFF: The prince will not be denied his tribute. see it? (They all look to one another murmuring “Well, no,” and “Not FRIAR TUCK: It’s not much of a tribute nor an offering if it’s taken really,” etc.) by force. AVALEE: (Sings.) I heard it from the milkmaid. SHERIFF: I’m warning you, Friar. Do not interfere, or I’ll have you 5 ROSEMARY: (Sings.) I heard it from the swain. 5 arrested for treason. VIOLET: (Sings.) And I heard it from the blacksmith who lives on FRIAR TUCK: But, Sheriff, these are your neighbors! Cherry Lane. SHERIFF: Very well. I’ll just have to make an example of you then. LINNAEN: (Sings.) I heard it from my uncle! Sir Guy! MAYBE: (Sings.) I heard it all from Ruth! SIR GUY: (Crosses to SHERIFF.) Yes, sir. 10 PETE: (Sings.) I heard it from the minstrel, 10 SHERIFF: Arrest the friar for treason. So it has to be the truth! SIR GUY: Yes, sir. (Detains FRIAR TUCK, who does not resist.) ALL: (Sing.) And, oh, how stories grow ROBIN: (Runs forth.) No! You can’t arrest him! And grow and grow and grow! SHERIFF: I can do as I please, boy! With a hey, nonny, nonny, LITTLE JOHN: (Rushes to ROBIN.) Off with you! (Pulls ROBIN aside.) 15 I told you so! Heigh-ho! (MUSIC OUT. BLACKOUT.) 15 ROBIN: But he’s arresting the friar! End Scene Four LITTLE JOHN: I know! And if you know what’s good for ya, you’ll go! Off ACT TWO with you! (Pushes ROBIN OFF. HAZEL rushes OFF, too. LITTLE JOHN Scene Five hands SHERIFF a coin.) For the prince. That ought to prove our LIGHTS UP: The citadel. SHERIFF holds court with his SPIES. LADY loyalty. Now, please let us get back to our work, Sheriff. BLACKWOOD, now his wife, is by his side. 20 SHERIFF: Marian! REGAN: (To SHERIFF.) I didn’t see much. It all happened so fast. I was MARIAN: (Steps forward.) Yes, Father? searching the woods for their hideout, and I came face-to-face with SHERIFF: Collect the prince’s offering. Take it to Lady Blackwood. 20 a woman in a dark red cloak. MARIAN: As you wish, Father. (Runs to the SPIES and collects what SHERIFF: Well, did she say anything? they’ve taken.) REGAN: No, but she seemed very familiar. I know I’ve seen her before. 25 SHERIFF: People of Nottingham, the prince will be pleased at your LADY BLACKWOOD: (Impatient, demanding.) Enough of this! This is a offerings of good faith. I advise you all not to forget your loyalties. waste of our time. What matters is Robin Hood! He is the one who Now, carry on with… (Finding the words.) …whatever it is you do 25 escaped! Where is he? here. Carry on, carry on! (SHERIFF and SPIES EXIT with FRIAR TUCK. SHERIFF: (Yells at his SPIES.) Yes, where is he?! (SPIES are stunned silent.) VILLAGERS, in dismay, carry on in the background. MARIAN begins 30 to EXIT with the money, but is stopped by the VILLAGERS’ anguish.) LADY BLACKWOOD: (Yells at SHERIFF, louder.) Where is he?! ROSEMARY: (Starts to cry.) It’s not fair. We’ve worked so hard! SHERIFF: I don’t know, my love, that’s what I’m trying to— VIOLET: (Comforts ROSEMARY.) There, there, Rosemary. It will be LADY BLACKWOOD: (Screams, impatient, to SPIES.) Where is he?! all right. 30 (SIR DIVVY stutters, nervous.) MARIAN: (Turns back to VILLAGERS.) You mustn’t be so upset. (MUSIC SIR GUY: (Eggs SIR DIVVY on.) Go on then. Show them what you found, 35 CUE 5: “My Father Takes Care of Us All.” Speaks.) My father is just you fool. doing his duty, and it’s your duty to support him. SIR DIVVY: (Holds up an arrow.) Your Majesties, I present to you this (Sings.) I know that it’s hard, arrow I found in Sherwood Forest. But we must be on guard. 35 LADY BLACKWOOD: An arrow! And where did you find it?(Overwhelmed, Our kingdom must always stand tall. SIR DIVVY is unsure how to respond. He starts to tell her but is

40 13 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 I know that it seems 1 As news about the jailbreak Like he goes to extremes, Spread through hill and dale, But my father takes care of us all. Bit by bit it changed until it It may feel unfair, Grew to quite a tale. 5 Or be too much to bear, 5 And, oh, how stories grow! (AVALEE and LINNAEN UNFREEZE, as But subjects should always recall ROSEMARY and VIOLET ENTER. ELLEN-A-DALE steps to the side and That kings must be strong, observes, continuing to strum in rhythm to the music.) Or else things can go wrong. AVALEE: (Speaks.) Maybe the guard let him out. And my father takes care of us all. LINNAEN: (Speaks.) No, he’s loyal to the sheriff. Besides, he’s an idiot. 10 VILLAGERS: (Sing.) But he’s not the king! 10 ROSEMARY: (Speaks.) I heard that Robin opened the iron bars with No scepter does he bear. his bare hands! His words are untrue. VIOLET: (Speaks.) I heard he did it with his teeth! He spies on us, too. ELLEN-A-DALE: (Sings.) And, oh, how stories grow. His henchmen are ev’rywhere! ROSEMARY: (Speaks.) I heard that the sheriff doesn’t trust the 15 MARIAN: (Sings.) They’re here to protect. 15 guard anymore. Show my father respect. VIOLET: (Speaks.) I heard that Lady Blackwood doesn’t trust the He’ll always be there when you call. sheriff anymore. He’s done what he should, And it’s for your own good. AVALEE: (Speaks.) I heard that Marian doesn’t trust anyone anymore, and she ran away with the guard! 20 My father takes care of us all. My father takes care of us all. (MUSIC OUT. LIGHTS FADE to BLACK.) 20 ELLEN-A-DALE: (Sings.) And, oh, how stories grow. (MUSIC CONTINUES UNDER the following dialogue.) End of Scene Three LINNAEN: Marian ran away with the guard? MUSIC CUE 5a: “Scene Change.” AVALEE: Yeah! They’re opening their own chicken stand! ACT ONE LINNAEN: Really? Scene Four 25 AVALEE: (Sheepish.) No, I just made that up. LIGHTS UP: The citadel. SHERIFF and his SPIES, except MARIAN, LINNAEN: Oh, you… Chickens, chickens. Everything with you is laugh and make merry. SHERIFF stands upon a table. FRIAR TUCK’S chickens. (PETE, RUTH, MAYBE, and GINNY ENTER, excited.) 25 hands are bound, and he kneels on the ground in front of the table. VIOLET: Well, I heard that— SHERIFF: (Laughing, as if in the middle of a hilarious story. Speaks.) PETE: Wait! We’ve got the real story. Robin snuck up behind the sheriff …And then, and then… (Laughs, mocking.) …then, he says to me, 30 and bopped him on the head. “Oh, please! Please, sir! Have mercy on our village!” (Laughter from ALL but FRIAR TUCK.) Then, he says, “We are loyal!” Ha! GINNY: The sheriff got so mad, he sent for all his men! 30 (More laughter. Then, SHERIFF’S laughter fades a bit, and he turns RUTH: They rode up on horseback, but so did the outlaws. on FRIAR TUCK, angry.) Why aren’t you laughing, fool? MAYBE: They all fought like mad, and the arrows were flying like crazy! FRIAR TUCK: Because you’re telling it wrong. And you’re not funny. PETE: In all the confusion, Robin Hood escaped! SHERIFF: Oh, is that so? 35 GINNY: He grabbed a vine and swung to the highest tree! FRIAR TUCK: Yes, it was much funnier the way it actually happened. RUTH: He shouted to the sheriff, “You’ll never keep me in jail!” 35 If you told it right. PETE: Then he shot one single arrow and it knocked down ten men! SHERIFF: Up, fool! Tell it yourself, if you think you can tell it better. (Cheers.) ALL: Whoa! SIR GUY: ’At’s right, Sheriff! Show ’im who’s boss! (Cheers.) ELLEN-A-DALE: (Sings.) And, oh, how stories grow.

14 39 For preview only 1 So, just be true to yourself, 1 REGAN: Let the foolish friar make a bigger fool of himself! (More Follow the voice you hear. rowdy cheers.) When you’re true to yourself, FRIAR TUCK: (Stands and mounts the table, kneeling on it at SHERIFF’S Ev’rything will be clear. feet.) It was more like this… (Mocking himself explicitly, even more 5 ROBIN: (Speaks.) And what about you, Marian? Why do you stay? 5 than Sheriff mocked him. Over-the-top.) Please! Oh, please, please, MARIAN: (Speaks.) Loyalty. For all his faults, he’s my father. I owe him. please! Good sheriff! Kind sheriff! The most admired sheriff in all the land! (Laughter growing.) Please don’t take their money. ROBIN: (Sings.) I know you feel you’re being untrue Please! Find it in your big, loving heart to show mercy to your To the people you trusted to watch over you. people! (Riotous laughter.) But they’re on a journey to some darker place. 10 SIR DIVVY: (Laughing.) Oh, man! Now that’s funny! 10 Don’t follow them down as they’re falling from grace. SHERIFF: (Angry that he’s lost his crowd.) Enough! Now, my loyal spies, No, just be true to yourself. tell me all, anything suspicious in Nottingham? Follow the light within. Let it burst from your soul. REGAN: Yes, Sire! I saw a woman in a scarlet red cloak. I couldn’t see her face, but— Let your new life begin. 15 SHERIFF: A scarlet red cloak? Did she break any laws? 15 MARIAN: (Sings.) Oh, I know what is true, ’Cause my eyes are now wide open. REGAN: No, my liege, but it seemed like she was up to something. ROBIN: (Sings.) And I know what to do, SHERIFF: Something?! I need more than something! I need real ’Cause my heart is now wide open, too. (Takes MARIAN’S hand. crimes! Divvy, give me your report. Speaks.) Please come with me, Marian. SIR DIVVY: Uh… the blacksmith made a really strong shield today. 20 MARIAN: (Speaks) I want to, Robin. Maybe someday… 20 SHERIFF: And? ROBIN: (Speaks.) I’ll be waiting. SIR DIVVY: And… it was really strong. MARIAN/ROBIN: (Sing.) Just be true to yourself. SHERIFF: So you said. You’ll find your heart’s delight. SIR DIVVY: Have you ever watched Little John at work? His ironwork Just hold on to your dream. is so— 25 Ev’rything will be all right! (MUSIC OUT. BLACKOUT.) 25 SHERIFF: What? End of Scene Three SIR DIVVY: Um… strong? ACT TWO SHERIFF: (To the heavens.) Oh, why have you cursed me so? Scene Four FRIAR TUCK: God didn’t curse you, Sheriff. As for the people, well, that’s another story. LIGHTS UP: Nottingham Market. MUSIC CUE 13: “How Stories Grow.” ELLEN-A-DALE ENTERS RIGHT, strumming her lute. She observes as 30 SHERIFF: What? AVALEE and LINNAEN ENTER LEFT. FRIAR TUCK: Only behind your back, of course. (SPIES laugh.) AVALEE: (Speaks.) Did you hear the news? SHERIFF: (Kicks FRIAR TUCK, who tumbles to the ground. SPIES are stunned silent.) Such disloyalty! This is exactly why you’ll be in jail 30 LINNAEN: (Speaks.) What? this very night, Friar. Disloyalty to the kingdom gets you nothing. AVALEE: (Speaks.) Robin Hood escaped from prison! 35 (To SPIES.) Loyalty gets you everything, right? (SPIES cheer.) LINNAEN: (Speaks.) Again? (AVALEE and LINNAEN FREEZE in a tableau REGAN: Loyalty makes us stronger! (MUSIC CUE 6: “Loyalty.”) as ELLEN-A-DALE crosses CENTER.) SHERIFF: (Speaks.) Indeed it does, my child! And who among you is ELLEN-A-DALE: (Sings.) Robin was in prison, loyal? (SPIES cheer.) 35 Under lock and key. REGAN: (Sings.) Show loyalty to royalty, Oh, there wasn’t any hope for him, 40 Yes, that’s the thing to do. But somehow he broke free.

38 15 For preview only 1 SIR DIVVY: (Sings.) Show loyalty to royalty, 1 PRISONER ONE: Couldn’t pay the sheriff’s taxes. And all your dreams come true. ROBIN: (Grumbles.) Do they really believe they’re fighting for justice? SIR GUY: (Sings.) Just bow your head and doff your cap, PRISONER TWO: Beats me. And fall on bended knee. PRISONER ONE: That guard sure seems to think so. 5 SHERIFF: (Sings.) But since there’s no king around now, 5 ROBIN: You’d think at least one of them would have doubts. (MARIAN Show loyalty to me! ENTERS LEFT. She looks over her shoulder to be sure she is alone.) FRIAR TUCK: (To SHERIFF. Speaks.) So, now you’re spying on the people? I remember you. You’re the sheriff’s daughter, Marian. SHERIFF: (Speaks.) Why not? They’re my people. I can do what I want MARIAN: And you’re the famous Robin Hood… (Quiet, calm, and with them. efficient, she unlocks the cell door and opens it wide. ROBIN is 10 FRIAR TUCK: (Appalled. Speaks.) Oh, this is outrageous! (To SPIES.) 10 stunned.) …who is now free. And what about you? Where’s your respect? PRISONERS: Us, too?! Hey, what about us? (Etc.) REGAN: (Sings.) We always show the king respect MARIAN: Shhh! Yes, but go quietly. (PRISONERS sneak OFF, thrilled. And hold his honor dear. MARIAN watches them go and sighs heavily. To ROBIN.) The SIR DIVVY: (Sings.) Protecting him from enemies, bad news is they’ll be caught almost immediately. They’re your 15 Both far away and near. 15 distraction, so you can get away unnoticed. SIR GUY: (Sings.) We fight his foes and cut them down, ROBIN: But why are you doing this? This isn’t a trick, is it? And tear them limb from limb. MARIAN: (Smiles.) No. You may not believe this, Robin, but I’ve SPIES: (Sing.) But since there’s no king around now, listened to the tales and grown to admire you. I think what you’re Our loyalty’s to him! doing is right. And very brave. 20 20 SHERIFF: (Speaks.) It ought to be, given what you’re paid! (SPIES sing ROBIN: What you’re doing is pretty brave, too. as one by one they receive their payoffs from the SHERIFF.) MARIAN: Only because of you. Years ago, you said something to me, SPIES: (Sing.) Loyalty works, you see, Robin. In this very place. You said that I was like you, that I was a As long as there’s a coin in it for me! decent human being. Me! Me! Me! ROBIN: And you were. And you are. I can see it in your eyes. 25 SHERIFF: (Sings.) So, now you’ve got your money, 25 MARIAN: If I am to be true to that decent human being, I have no All my true and trusted men. choice but to release you. But you must go now. SIR DIVVY: (Sings.) Tomorrow we’ll go back to town, ROBIN: You know, now that you’ve opened this door you’ve made And do it all again. yourself an , too. Why not join us, Marian? You know we’re good people. Join me and the others in Sherwood Forest, fighting SIR GUY: (Sings.) We’ll show the people they should fear 30 for the good. Start a new life! 30 The terror we can bring. MARIAN: My place is here. You go on alone. (ROBIN doesn’t move.) SPIES: (Sing.) And once ev’ryone is loyal… Go ahead. You’re free! SHERIFF: (Sings.) I might as well be king! ROBIN: Funny, all I’ve hoped for was to escape this place. But now, for MARIAN: (ENTERS. Speaks.) I have information, Father. some reason, I’m finding it hard to leave. SHERIFF: (Speaks.) What news have you, Marian? 35 MARIAN: No second thoughts, Robin. (MUSIC CUE 12: “True to 35 MARIAN: (Speaks.) The boy, the one who protested the arrest of the Yourself.” Speaks.) You know what you have to do. Friar… he’s the one who ran into Lady Blackwood! (Sings.) I know the way is lonely and hard, SHERIFF: (Speaks.) Now that is interesting! There’s someone we can And at times it can seem like you’re always on guard. make an example of. Good work, Marian. The rest of you should But trust in that voice you hear deep down inside. be as loyal as her! 40 You’ll know what to do when your heart is your guide.

16 37 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 All together 1 SPIES: (Sing.) Since there’s no other king around, We are family! At least there’s none in view, We’re a family! (MUSIC OUT. BLACKOUT.) Our loyalty, loyalty, loyalty End of Scene Two Goes to you! MUSIC CUE 11b: “Scene Change.” 5 Our loyalty goes to you! (MUSIC OUT. BLACKOUT.) End of Scene Four ACT TWO MUSIC CUE 6a: “Scene Change.” Scene Three 5 LIGHTS UP: The dungeon. ROBIN looks through the bars of the cell as ACT ONE the GUARD paces. OTHER PRISONERS look on in awe of ROBIN. Scene Five GUARD: You haven’t got a chance now! No escape is possible. Not LIGHTS UP: Nottingham Market. VILLAGERS, minus FRIAR TUCK, go under my watchful eye! ends here, with about their usual business. LITTLE JOHN works at his anvil. ORPHANS the outlaw trapped behind bars. play nearby, under the watchful eyes of NUNS. Despite their guard, 10 ROBIN: Doesn’t seem like a very good ending. What kind of legend 10 PETE sneaks a sword from LITTLE JOHN’S crafting area. ends with the hero in jail? SISTER PATIENCE: Their behavior does seem to be improved today. GUARD: Oh, you think you’re the hero? (Laughs.) You’re the villain. Perhaps being here last time softened their excitement. If there’s a hero of this story, it’s our great sheriff and his most MOTHER MARY: Perhaps you are correct, Sister Patience. trusted guard. That would be me! Ha! Yes, me, the man who kept PETE: (Waves the sword around.) En garde! (Bounces around, doing 15 the outlaw jailed—for good! 15 sword moves against an imaginary opponent.) Parry! Attack! Dodge! ROBIN: Hmmm. “For good.” That’s what I’ve been fighting for. (Swings the sword around fiercely.) GUARD: (Doesn’t quite understand.) Huh? MOTHER MARY: (To SISTER PATIENCE.) Or perhaps not. REGAN: (Rushes ON LEFT. To GUARD.) Quick! You are to report to the MAYBE: Maybe you shouldn’t have taken the blacksmith’s sword. sheriff immediately. There’s been another arrest, and they need PETE: I’m just borrowing it. I’ll give it back! 20 you to lock the criminal up. 20 MAYBE: Well, maybe it was wrong to “borrow” something without GUARD: (Bragging to ROBIN.) You see there? When the sheriff needs permission. Maybe that would be considered… um… stealing. the law carried out, who does he call on? Me! The greatest guard SAYRA: (Approaches.) That doesn’t belong to you! Give that back! in all of Nottingham, whose life is devoted to justice! Me! The MAYBE: See what I mean? Maybe I was right! strong, brave, guard who— PETE: (To SAYRA, seeing she means business.) Settle down! (Hands 25 REGAN: Now! 25 her the sword.) Here. It’s all yours! GUARD: Right! Off I go! (REGAN and GUARD EXIT.) SAYRA: (Returns to LITTLE JOHN, pleased as punch.) Here’s your ROBIN: (Kicks the dirt, angry.) Pssh! sword, Father! It was stolen, and I have retrieved it for you. PRISONER ONE: (Stands and crosses to ROBIN.) Is it really you? LITTLE JOHN: Oh, my little one! My hero! PRISONER TWO: (Crosses to the other side of ROBIN.) It’s really him! ROBIN: (ENTERS with HAZEL. They put up their “Archeree Supplize” sign 30 ROBIN: Yeah, it’s me. How can you listen to that idiot guard? 30 and begin to unpack their wares.) I don’t care what Lady Blackwood PRISONER TWO: Oh, yeah. He’s something, ain’t he? might say. We have the right to provide for ourselves. PRISONER ONE: How’d they catch you, Robin? SAM: (Runs up and grabs one of the arrows.) Wow! Look at this! ROBIN: Surprise ambush. ROBIN: (Laughs.) Hey there! What’s your name, chap? PRISONER TWO: Aw, well, this is awful. SAM: I’m Sam. 35 PRISONER ONE: Yeah. We’ve got to get you outta here somehow! 35 ROBIN: And I’m Robin. You ever shot an arrow before, Sam? ROBIN: Why are all of you here? SAM: No. Can you show me? HAZEL: Uh-oh. Here we go! 36 17 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 ROBIN: Sure! I’m just learning, too, but I’m starting to get the hang 1 LITTLE JOHN: Together, and with heaven on our side, we’ll save Robin of it. First you put the arrow on the bow—like this. (Notches an Hood! (MUSIC CUE 11a: “Fight for What Is Right—Gospel.”) arrow. [See PRODUCTION NOTES.]) Then you stand strong. (Takes ALL: (Cheer and sing.) Fight for what is right. his stance.) Pull back the arrow and… let it fly! (Shoots it clumsily. For things the way 5 It flies OFFSTAGE. SOUND EFFECT: COW MOOING.) 5 They ought to be. SAM: Whoa! All together ROBIN: Oops! Excuse me. (Runs OFF.) Like a family! HAZEL: Surprise, surprise… SAM: (Speaks.) Us orphans always think we’re alone in the world. But SAM: Has he ever shot an arrow before? now I know better. 10 HAZEL: Not many, no! (Laughs.) 10 (Sings.) Your friends can be your fam’ly, ROBIN: (RE-ENTERS with the arrow.) Just grazed her. She’ll be all right. The family you choose. So you want an arrow? HAZEL: (Sings.) We get along. SAM: No. All I got is this one coin. We’re united and strong. LITTLE JOHN: (Crosses to ROBIN and HAZEL.) I thought I told you SAYRA: (Sings.) We can never lose! 15 selling here weren’t allowed! 15 LITTLE JOHN: (Sings.) It always seems the darkest ROBIN: You did, and we don’t care! Right before the dawn. HAZEL: (Warning.) Robin… FRIAR TUCK: (Sings.) But stick to your dream LITTLE JOHN: (Menacing.) I’m warning you, kid, you’re gonna be in big And rely on your team. trouble for this. NUNS: (Sing.) Always carry on! 20 ROBIN: Oh, yeah? Maybe this town ain’t big enough for the both of us! 20 ALL OTHERS: (Sing.) Carry on! SAYRA: (Draws her sword and runs to her father’s defense.) Are you ALL: (Sing.) Fight for what is right. challenging my father? For things the way ROBIN: Yeah! Maybe I am! (Grabs a bow and an arrow.) They ought to be. LITTLE JOHN: (Laughs.) Put down the weapons, young ones. There’s All together 25 Like a family! 25 no need to fight over this. SAYRA: But, Father, he— HAZEL: (Speaks.) But what about Robin? It’s not fair that we’re free while he’s stuck in jail. LITTLE JOHN: We only fight when we must. Only when it’s worth fighting for. (ROBIN and SAYRA look at one another fiercely, then finally put FRIAR TUCK: (Speaks.) Don’t worry, we’ll get him out! their weapons away. To ROBIN.) Don’t say I didn’t warn you, kid. NUNS: (Sing.) Trust that when life is unfair, 30 ROBIN: I’m not a kid. My name’s Robin. And my sister’s Hazel. 30 True friends will always be there! LITTLE JOHN: Very well, then. Be careful, Robin. Come on, Sayra. (He ALL: (Sing.) Fight for what is right. and SAYRA return to their booth.) For things the way ROSEMARY: Herbs! Spices! They ought to be. All together VIOLET: Sweet-smelling bouquets! 35 Like a family! 35 ROBIN: (Angrily.) Arrows! Get your arrows! Fight for what is right. HAZEL: Robin, what if he’s right? I mean, Lady Blackwood refused For things the way to see us. Maybe we should pick up and move to the next town. I They ought to be. don’t want to end up in jail. All together ROBIN: Pssh! We won’t end up in jail. Who would arrest someone our 40 Like a family! 40 age? (Calls.) Arrows! Arrows for sale!

18 35 For preview only 1 SAYRA: Yes, Father. But what just happened? Who was it who came 1 MARIAN: (ENTERS with SHERIFF and the SPIES.) There they are, to our aid? Father! They are the newcomers. (Points at ROBIN.) FRIAR TUCK: We are all accounted for here. Except Robin. Whoever SHERIFF: (Crosses to ROBIN and HAZEL, reads the sign.) Hmmm… saved us may have saved him as well! archery supplies? 5 HAZEL: (Calls out.) Who’s there? 5 ROBIN: Yes, sir. Three shillings each. SAM: (Calls out.) Whoever you are, we thank you. SHERIFF: Pray tell, has the Lady Blackwood granted you permission LITTLE JOHN: (Calls out.) Please, show yourselves! (SISTER PATIENCE to sell these arrows? and SISTER FORTHRIGHT appear from behind the trees.) HAZEL: We sought her permission, but we were turned away. We’ll try FRIAR TUCK: It was heavenly help! From the convent! again tomorrow. 10 SISTER PATIENCE: It’s our way of serving the good Lord! 10 SHERIFF: I’m afraid I can’t let you do that. You see, you’ve already SAM: We thank you, Sister! broken the law. (To SPIES.) Arrest them! SISTER PATIENCE: (Recognizes SAM.) Why, it’s little Sam from the ROBIN: (Bolts.) Hazel, run! (Gets away, running OFF.) orphanage. You’ve grown! SIR GUY: (To HAZEL, who scrambles to get away.) Oh, no, you don’t, SISTER FORTHRIGHT: You’ve become an outlaw! I always knew you’d girl. You’re ours now! (Seizes one of her arms.) 15 amount to something! 15 SIR DIVVY: Yeah! (Laughs, takes her other arm.) Off to the dungeon MOTHER MARY: (Still hiding.) Is it safe to come out now? (Cautious, with you! emerges from behind the tree.) Oh, my heart is beating so fast! SHERIFF: Take her away! We’ll have to take care of the boy later. (SIR I’ve never pointed a weapon at another person before. (To SISTER DIVVY and SIR GUY EXIT with HAZEL. SHERIFF calls to VILLAGERS.) FORTHRIGHT.) Why do I always let you talk me into things? Citizens of Nottingham! Let this act of disloyalty be a lesson to 20 SISTER FORTHRIGHT: It’s just a bad habit, I guess. (Nudges SAM.) 20 you. Disloyalty will land you behind bars! And Prince John seeks Get it? another token of loyalty! Who will be the first to give? SAM: (To NUNS.) At the orphanage, you always taught us to obey the AVALEE: (Throws coins at SHERIFF.) Here’s your coin, Sheriff. But it’s rules. But now you’re breaking them. You’ve broken the law! no token of loyalty. MOTHER MARY: No, Sam. We’ve upheld the law. Haven’t we, sisters? LITTLE JOHN: (Throws a coin.) And here’s mine! Now go on and leave 25 the rest alone! 25 SISTER FORTHRIGHT: Yes, indeed! There are higher laws than those made by Prince John. SHERIFF: Very wise of you both. Very wise. (Looks around.) Now, who else will give? SISTER PATIENCE: And those are the laws we obey. LINNAEN: (Gives a coin.) Will the prince have us taxed into poverty? MOTHER MARY: Like the song says… (Blows a pitch pipe. MUSIC CUE (ROBIN sneaks back ON, unseen except by LITTLE JOHN.) 11: “Fight for What Is Right—Hymn.”) 30 SHERIFF: The prince seeks your loyalty to the kingdom. (To SAM.) How 30 NUNS: (Sing.) Fight for what is right. about you there, little one? Are you loyal to the kingdom? For things the way SAM: Yes, sir. But this is my only coin, sir! They ought to be. All together SHERIFF: (Snatches the coin from SAM.) Thank you, child. (To Like a family! (MUSIC OUT.) VILLAGERS.) This one has proven himself the most loyal, as the 35 scriptures say. For he has given his only coin. 35 FRIAR TUCK: This is cause for celebration. RUTH: (Yells.) That’s not what the scripture— HAZEL: But how can we be joyous with Robin captured? SISTER PATIENCE: (Grabbing RUTH and pulling her aside.) Shhh! Not MOTHER MARY: Have faith, child. now, Ruth. SISTER FORTHRIGHT: Moments ago things looked hopeless, didn’t they? SHERIFF: Will no one else give for love of country? (Pause.) No? SISTER PATIENCE: And yet there is hope. With all of us doing our 40 (To SPIES.) Take the rest. (SPIES pick up the thrown coins then 40 best, there is always hope!

34 19 For preview only 1 go and force coins from other VILLAGERS, including the NUNS and 1 ROBIN: That I can guarantee you. (Points to the chest.) And what is that? ORPHANS. ROBIN, bursting with rage, begins to stop them, but TAX COLLECTOR TWO: It’s the taxes we collected for Prince John. LITTLE JOHN anticipates this and runs over, pulling ROBIN OFF.) ROBIN: Oh, I see. Well, here in Sherwood Forest, people can travel Marian, collect the offerings and take them to Lady Blackwood. safely without fear of having their money stolen. 5 MARIAN: Yes, Father. (Goes about collecting all the coins from the 5 TAX COLLECTOR ONE: That’s great to hear! SPIES, then EXITS, accidentally dropping a coin as she leaves that TAX COLLECTOR TWO: In that case, we’ll just be on our way! (They nobody notices.) start to go.) SHERIFF: (Sees SISTER FORTHRIGHT giving him a dirty look.) Something ROBIN: Unless, of course, any of the money you’re carrying is stolen. troubling you, sister? (SISTER PATIENCE puts her hand on SISTER 10 FORTHRIGHT’S shoulder, prays.) TAX COLLECTOR ONE: Oh, none of this was stolen! SISTER FORTHRIGHT: (Fuming.) May the good Lord have mercy on you. 10 TAX COLLECTOR TWO: Not a penny! SHERIFF: Thank you for the blessing, sister. (To SPIES.) That’s enough ROBIN: So, it was given to you freely? for today! Let’s go! (EXITS with SPIES.) TAX COLLECTOR ONE: Well, no. (ROBIN whistles for backup. The MOTHER MARY: I’m glad you held your tongue, Sister Forthright. other OUTLAWS—LITTLE JOHN, SAYRA, FRIAR TUCK, HAZEL, and SAM—appear, masked, with arrows drawn, and surround the 15 SISTER FORTHRIGHT: Yeah, well, it wasn’t any blessing either. 15 TAX COLLECTORS.) ROBIN: (Runs ON.) Where is he? Where’s my sister?! ROBIN: No need to be frightened. We’ll do you no harm. All you need LITTLE JOHN: (Follows ROBIN ON.) Stop, Robin! to do is give back anything that was stolen. ROBIN: They took my sister! And the friar! And they stole from Sam! TAX COLLECTOR ONE: Give back? LITTLE JOHN: Listen! You can’t just go and fight them. TAX COLLECTOR TWO: Stolen? 20 ROBIN: Didn’t you say you should fight for what’s worth fighting for? 20 ROBIN: Anything that was taken by force. Hand it over now. LITTLE JOHN: I did. SHERIFF: (Shouts, from OFF.) Now! (MUSIC CUE 10c: “Incidental.” In a ROBIN: And isn’t this worth fighting for? burst of action, SHERIFF and his SPIES, except for MARIAN, all run LITTLE JOHN: It is. ON from different directions, taking the OUTLAWS by surprise. SIR ROBIN: Then why are you stopping me? GUY grabs ROBIN and takes him OFFSTAGE. The other OUTLAWS are 25 captured and held by the SPIES. MUSIC OUT.) At last! The culprits 25 LITTLE JOHN: I’m stopping you from doing it the wrong way. I’m on your side, Robin. have been captured! At this very moment, the outlaw Robin Hood is on his way to prison to await a swift execution. I’m positively ROBIN: Prove it! (Shivers.) giddy! (Giggles and does a little happy dance, then stops abruptly LITTLE JOHN: Look at you there, shivering cold. Here, perhaps this will and addresses his SPIES.) You’ve made me proud! Law and order convince you. (Crosses to LINNAEN and speaks to her.) I’ll buy that 30 have prevailed! And now we will discover the identities of these 30 cloak, milady, the one with the hood. (He hands LINNAEN a coin, masked bandits. Regan, unmask these outlaws! (REGAN is about and brings the cloak to ROBIN.) This’ll keep you warm, and your to when she is interrupted by a voice.) face hidden, too! You see? I’m not your enemy, Robin. SISTER FORTHRIGHT: (From behind a tree, shouts.) Stop where you are! ROBIN: (Puts on the cloak.) What do you suggest we do then? REGAN: (Points to the tree.) Look! (As all look toward the tree, we see LITTLE JOHN: Come. I’ll show you. (Calls.) Sayra! 35 an arrow at the ready, aimed right at them.) 35 SAYRA: (Runs to him.) Yes, Father? SIR DIVVY: (Points at another tree, another arrow.) And there! LITTLE JOHN: Ready to fight for something worth fighting for? SHERIFF: (Points to yet another tree.) And there! We’re outnumbered! SAYRA: Yes, Father. Run! (MUSIC CUE 10d: “Incidental.” SHERIFF, SPIES, and TAX LITTLE JOHN: Let’s go. COLLECTORS run OFF, leaving the chest of money. The OUTLAWS ROBIN: Wait, look! (Points to the coin that Marian dropped. He picks it 40 remove their masks. MUSIC OUT.) 40 up and rushes over to SAM.) Here. (Hands the coin to SAM.) LITTLE JOHN: That was a close call! Sayra, are you all right?

20 33 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 TAX COLLECTOR ONE: ’Course I’m not scared! (SOUND EFFECT: 1 SAM: What’s this for? FROG CROAKS. TAX COLLECTOR ONE jumps. TAX COLLECTOR TWO ROBIN: For you. It was wrong for the sheriff to take yours. (Pats SAM’S laughs.) Okay, so maybe I am a little nervous. So are you! hand and then rushes OFF with SAYRA and LITTLE JOHN.) TAX COLLECTOR TWO: No, I’m not! (SOUND EFFECT: OWL HOOTS. TAX SAM: (Opening his hand to reveal the coin.) Everybody, look! (MUSIC 5 COLLECTOR TWO jumps and draws his sword. TAX COLLECTOR ONE 5 CUE 7: “Dark into Light.” The action FREEZES in a tableau of laughs.) Fine. Perhaps I am, too, but only just as nervous as you VILLAGERS beholding the coin in SAM’S hand.) are. (Sheaths his sword.) ELLEN-A-DALE: (ENTERS. Sings.) TAX COLLECTOR ONE: We’re in Sherwood Forest now. How can tax The forest is dark and dangerous, too, collectors like us come this way and not be a bit nervous these days? But he’s not afraid of the night. 10 TAX COLLECTOR TWO: What if Robin Hood finds us? 10 And he gave back a coin they had taken away, TAX COLLECTOR ONE: The sheriff said he has us covered. And turned what was wrong into right. TAX COLLECTOR TWO: But I don’t see his men anywhere, do you? He turned what was dark into light. (MUSIC OUT. EXITS as the And Robin Hood— action resumes.) TAX COLLECTOR ONE: They say he’s the best archer in the land. MOTHER MARY: The boy, what’s his name? (SAM stares OFF where 15 TAX COLLECTOR TWO: The best there ever was—or will be. 15 ROBIN left.) TAX COLLECTOR ONE: (Beat.) I’m afraid. SAM: It’s Robin. And he’s an orphan like us. And kinder than anyone I’ve ever known. TAX COLLECTOR TWO: I am, too. MAYBE: Maybe. TAX COLLECTOR ONE: (Beat.) I won’t tell anyone if you won’t tell. PETE: Robin? Robin who? TAX COLLECTOR TWO: Promise? (Offers a handshake.) 20 RUTH: Yeah! Robin who? 20 TAX COLLECTOR ONE: Promise. (Shakes.) SAM: I dunno. Just Robin, the boy in the hood! ROBIN: (Jumps out from his hiding place with two arrows notched and pulled on his bow, one for each of them.) Don’t move. (TAX GINNY: Robin… Hood? COLLECTORS freeze in their handshake. ROBIN taunts them a bit.) SAM: That’s what we’ll call him! Robin Hood! (MUSIC CUE 8: Keep holding hands. It’s precious, really, to see such camaraderie. “Rockin’ Robin Hood.” Speaks.) And I bet he’s going to be a 25 You don’t want to know what will happen if those hands of yours 25 great hero someday. separate or even flinch. My bow is at the ready! (Sings.) His name is Robin, and he wears a hood. TAX COLLECTOR ONE: You’re Robin Hood. I would be more like him if I only could. TAX COLLECTOR TWO: The prince of thieves. He fights for justice to the bitter end, ROBIN: Prince of thieves? And I’m so lucky that he calls me a friend. 30 Just like us, he’s had some really hard knocks, 30 TAX COLLECTOR ONE: They say you steal from the rich and give to But Robin Hood really rocks! the poor. ORPHANS: (Sing.) Rockin’ Robin! ROBIN: Well, you can’t believe everything you hear, can you? I don’t steal from anybody! I’m the opposite of a thief! Rockin’ Robin! Rock! Rock! Rockin’ Robin Hood! TAX COLLECTOR ONE: The opposite of a thief? 35 PETE: (Sings.) He came to town one day and helped us out. 35 ROBIN: A thief steals money from people. I get it back for them. Settin’ things right is what he’s all about. Unless you’re thieves, you have nothing to fear. GINNY: (Sings.) The sheriff put us down in the marketplace, TAX COLLECTOR TWO: Oh, we’re not thieves! But Robin Hood’ll fight him ’til he’s blue in the face. ROBIN: (Lowering bow and arrow.) Then I mean you no harm. Now MAYBE: (Sings.) He’s kind, and he’s brave, and he’s sly as a fox. what can I do for you? 40 Yeah, Robin Hood really rocks! 40 TAX COLLECTOR ONE: We just wish to pass through safely.

32 21 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 ORPHANS: (Sing.) Rockin’ Robin! 1 AVALEE: Well, thanks to Robin, I have my money back. Now I can stock NUNS: (Sing.) He’s a new kid in the neighborhood. up on chicken feed! Those hens will be plump again in no time! ORPHANS: (Sing.) Rockin’ Robin! LINNAEN: (To ROSEMARY.) I’ll take all those other herbs, too. (MUSIC NUNS: (Sing.) Wears a hood, and he tries to do good. CUE 10a: “Market Day—Tag.” Speaks.) I’m making a chicken stew! 5 (Pays ROSEMARY. ALL laugh as SAYRA EXITS.) 5 ALL: (Sing.) Rock! Rock! Rockin’ Robin Hood! ALL: (Sing.) We’re back again MOTHER MARY: (Sings.) On Market Day! The day he came here was a blessed event. By the way… Surely, he’s an angel who was heaven sent. VILLAGERS: (Sing.) There’s no finer things to see! SISTER FORTHRIGHT: (Sings.) 10 MERCHANTS: (Sing.) Robin Hood’s our guarantee! 10 He will see that ev’rything is fair and square. The sheriff and his men haven’t got a prayer. ALL: (Sing.) There’s no better place to be SISTER PATIENCE: (Sings.) On Market Day! His ways may not be strictly orthodox, Nonny, nonny! Hey! (MUSIC OUT. BLACKOUT.) But Robin Hood really rocks! End of Scene One 15 ORPHANS: (Sing.) Rockin’ Robin! MUSIC CUE 10b: “Scene Change.” NUNS: (Sing.) He’s a new kid in the neighborhood. ACT TWO ORPHANS: (Sing.) Rockin’ Robin! Scene Two NUNS: (Sing.) Wears a hood and he tries to do good. 15 LIGHTS UP: Deep in Sherwood Forest, LITTLE JOHN, SAYRA, FRIAR ALL: (Sing.) Rock! Rock! Rockin’ Robin Hood! (Dance break. ORPHANS TUCK, SAM, HAZEL, and ROBIN sit around the remains of a campfire. 20 and NUNS dance to rock music, some in pairs, some alone.) FRIAR TUCK: What a delicious meal! ORPHANS: (Sing.) Rockin’ Robin! HAZEL: We’ve never gone hungry living in Sherwood Forest, have we? NUNS: (Sing.) He’s a new kid in the neighborhood. LITTLE JOHN: Especially not the Friar! In the time we’ve lived here, MOTHER MARY: (Sings.) Ah! 20 you and Robin have grown taller, and Friar Tuck has grown wider! ORPHANS: (Sing.) Rockin’ Robin! FRIAR TUCK: It’s a good life here in Sherwood. How long has it been 25 NUNS: (Sing.) Wears a hood and he tries to do good. now—three years? ALL: (Sing.) Rock! Rock! ROBIN: At least! And think of all the good we’ve done in that time. NUNS: (Sing.) Rockin’ Robin! SAM: Three years since I planted that egg on the Sheriff! And since ORPHANS: (Sing.) Rock! Rock! 25 then you’ve become a legend, Robin. NUNS: (Sing.) Rockin’ Robin! SAYRA: And the legend gets it all wrong, doesn’t it? First of all, it gives Robin all the credit. And secondly— 30 ORPHANS: (Sing.) Rock! Rock! SAM: (Points OFF.) Look! Someone comes! ALL: (Sing.) Rockin’ Robin Hood! (MUSIC OUT. Direct segue to MUSIC CUE 8a: “Alma Mater—Reprise.” MOTHER MARY collects herself ROBIN: Hide! (OUTLAWS hide behind rocks and trees, out of sight, just and claps three times. ORPHANS form a line and ALL march OFF 30 as two [or more] TAX COLLECTORS ENTER carrying a chest.) with NUNS as they sing. SAM is last in line.) TAX COLLECTOR ONE: What are you so worried about? 35 ORPHANS: (Sing.) We’re from St. Michael’s School, TAX COLLECTOR TWO: What do you mean what am I worried about? And we follow ev’ry rule. TAX COLLECTOR ONE: You seem scared. We let honor and duty be our guide. TAX COLLECTOR TWO: (Puts on a show of courage.) Pssh! I’m not We’re well-behaved and orderly 35 scared of anything. (TAX COLLECTORS move along, both cautiously And good as can be. looking around. Finally.) Why? Are you scared? 40 We represent the orphanage with dignity and pride. 22 31 For preview only 1 Yet, we welcome you to Market Day, 1 SAM: (Last one OUT, tosses the coin up and catches it again. Sings.) Come what may, Rockin’ Robin Hood! (MUSIC OUT. BLACKOUT.) Here’s a quiet place End of Scene Five To pass the time away. (MUSIC CONTINUES UNDER. MERCHANTS MUSIC CUE 8b: “Scene Change.” 5 cry out their wares without enthusiasm.) AVALEE: Chickens. Get your naked chickens. Well, it’s actually only ACT ONE one chicken, and kinda scrawny, too. Chicken. Get your one sad, Scene Six scrawny, old, naked chicken. LIGHTS UP: The dungeon. FRIAR TUCK and HAZEL are behind bars. VIOLET: Fresh flowers. Well, they’re not exactly fresh. Kinda droopy. 5 Outside the cell, a GUARD sits on a stool, sleeping. 10 And they’re not exactly flowers. They’re dandelions. Get your dying, HAZEL: (To FRIAR TUCK.) I don’t belong here. droopy, dusty, old dandelions! FRIAR TUCK: You don’t belong here. Nor do I. BEGGARS: (New ones cry out, louder than before.) Alms for the poor! HAZEL: Oh, Friar, what’s to be done? I wish Robin were here! Alms for the poor! Alms! Alms! Alms! Alms! Alms! FRIAR TUCK: Come, join me in silent prayer. (FRIAR TUCK and HAZEL BEGGAR WOMAN: (From ACT ONE.) This competition is killing me! (Blows 10 bow their heads in prayer. As they do, ROBIN, LITTLE JOHN, and 15 a raspberry at the new BEGGARS. MUSIC OUT. LINNAEN ENTERS.) SAYRA sneak ON RIGHT, unseen. LITTLE JOHN tiptoes to the cell ROSEMARY: Linnaen! Where’s your cloth stand? I thought maybe you and indicates it’s locked. ROBIN points to the keys dangling from weren’t coming. the sleeping GUARD’S belt. In response, SAYRA draws her sword, LINNAEN: I don’t have anything to sell today. I came to buy something but LITTLE JOHN stops her, silently gesturing for her to sheath for dinner. I’ll take that one sprig of parsley to make a very, very small 15 it. ROBIN carefully and quietly takes the keys from the GUARD, 20 salad. I can pay you with this patch. (Holds up tiny patch of cloth.) who suddenly lets out a big snore. They all freeze for a moment, ROSEMARY: Keep it. It’s on the house. panicked. Seeing the GUARD is fast asleep, ROBIN, HAZEL, and LITTLE JOHN sneak over to the cell, which ROBIN opens with the LINNAEN: Thanks. key. They leave the key in the door, enter the cell, and rouse FRIAR SAYRA: (ENTERS and crosses to AVALEE’S stand.) Psst. Avalee! 20 TUCK and HAZEL from prayer.) AVALEE: Sayra! Am I glad to see you! HAZEL: (Surprised.) Robin! 25 SAYRA: Shhh! (Hands her a small bag of coins.) Compliments of Robin ROBIN: Shhh, sister! We mustn’t wake the guard! and his friends. (Walks among the VILLAGERS and BEGGARS, and FRIAR TUCK: (Startled from his prayers, stands and rushes to them.) discreetly hands bags of coins to each them.) No, no, no! This is wrong! GINNY: Look! It’s Sayra! 25 OTHERS: Shhh! PETE: Quiet, Ginny! She’s returning the money stolen by the sheriff! GUARD: (Wakes up. Unnoticed by the OTHERS, he walks over to the cell, 30 MAYBE: Maybe we should thank her and give her a big cheer! closes the door, and removes the key.) Ha! I had just two prisoners, RUTH: No, we mustn’t call attention to her. It’s too dangerous. and after a short snooze I now have five. That’s what I call a GINNY: I don’t care. (Loud, to SAYRA.) Thank you, Sayra! Thanks for productive nap! Wait ’til the sheriff hears about this. (EXITS LEFT.) giving us the money! 30 SAYRA: What now, Father? All is lost! SAYRA: Shhh! No one is giving you anything. We are simply returning LITTLE JOHN: It would appear that way. 35 what was wrongfully taken from you. Robin and the others do it HAZEL: I prayed that you’d come, Robin! out of honor. The best way to thank us is to be discreet so we can FRIAR TUCK: Your prayer was answered, my child. continue the fight. Now, be quiet. (Winks at GINNY and continues her distributions.) HAZEL: And because of that, we’re all doomed! (Begins to cry.) LINNAEN: (Receiving her coins.) Oh, thank heavens! And not a moment 35 ROBIN: Don’t cry, Hazel. It’s not your fault. Busting you and Friar out of prison was my idea. 40 too soon! (Hugs SAYRA and runs to AVALEE.) I’ll take that chicken, scrawny or not! (Pays her for it and runs to ROSEMARY.) HAZEL: At least we have each other! Help arrived!

30 23 For preview only 1 LITTLE JOHN: We can’t be of much help, I’m afraid, locked behind bars. 1 He’s wanted! SAYRA: We should’ve taken the guard while he slept! I had my sword He’s wanted! drawn. If only— The outlaw Robin Hood! (MUSIC OUT. CURTAIN.) FRIAR TUCK: Look! A visitor! (Points to SCARLET, who has ENTERED End of ACT ONE 5 RIGHT and begun working the lock of the cell.) ACT TWO LITTLE JOHN: Who are you? Scene One SCARLET: There’s no time for talk. I’m a friend. MUSIC CUE 10: “The Legend Grows/Market Day—Reprise.” As ELLEN- HAZEL: A friend? 5 A-DALE ENTERS in front of the CURTAIN and sings to the audience, we SCARLET: Who happens to be able to pick a lock! (The door opens.) see ROBIN, older and taller now, standing alone. (See PRODUCTION 10 FRIAR TUCK: And now my prayer has been answered! NOTES.) When the song mentions his “merry band of friends,” he is SCARLET: Quick, escape to Sherwood Forest. You’ll find supplies joined by HAZEL, SAM, FRIAR TUCK, LITTLE JOHN, and SAYRA. They waiting for you there. Hurry, now! form a tableau. SAYRA: But who— 10 ELLEN-A-DALE: (Sings.) The days turned into years. SCARLET: There is no time. While I was spying on the sheriff’s daughter, And as Robin grew wiser and stronger, 15 I saw the guard report you. They’ll be here any moment! Hurry! Living deep in the forest With his merry band of friends, HAZEL: Why were you spying on the sheriff’s daughter? His story was told with pride, SCARLET: For now, it must remain a secret. All will be revealed in 15 And his fame traveled far and wide. (MUSIC CHANGES to time. But now, off with you! (Just as they prepare to leave, MARIAN instrumental chorus of “Wanted,” and the tableau comes to life. SIR ENTERS LEFT.) GUY ENTERS with a bag of money and the OUTLAWS surround him, 20 MARIAN: Stop! Who are you people? with arrows at the ready. SIR GUY hands over the bag and runs OFF, SCARLET: We’re on your side, Marian. You just don’t know it yet. leaving the OUTLAWS in a victorious pose.) MARIAN: (To SCARLET.) Wait! I’ve seen you before—following me. 20 While Robin is victorious SCARLET: And you’ll see me again, dear child. (In a flash, SCARLET And keeps the law at bay, flees the dungeon RIGHT. Seeing this, MARIAN turns to the OTHERS.) The sheriff’s men attack again 25 MARIAN: Stop! Make one move and I’ll call for the Sheriff. And never go away. (OUTLAWS EXIT, triumphant, as CURTAIN UP FRIAR TUCK: Please, fair maiden, please! Let us pass! We have done on Nottingham Market, about three years later. AVALEE, VIOLET, no harm! 25 and ROSEMARY still sell their wares, but their stands are no longer SAYRA: (Drawing her sword.) If you so much as make a peep, you’ll as full or the items as lush. The fabric, archery, and blacksmith be sorry. stands are now all notably gone. BEGGAR WOMAN is joined by other VILLAGERS who have now become BEGGARS. ORPHANS and NUNS 30 LITTLE JOHN: Put the sword down, little one. (SAYRA sheathes her sword.) wander about the market. Speaks.) The more successful Robin HAZEL: It’s all a mistake. We’ve done nothing wrong. 30 and his friends are, the more money the sheriff takes from the MARIAN: Nothing wrong? Friar, you of all people should know the villagers. The good people of Nottingham do their best to carry difference between right and wrong. What does scripture say? on. (EXITS.) FRIAR TUCK: It says, “Thou shalt not steal.” And we’ve stolen nothing. VILLAGERS: (Sing.) Oh, Market Day is here. 35 LITTLE JOHN: It’s your father who has stolen. There’s not a lot to sell. MARIAN: He did no such thing! He’s a good man! 35 No coin is spent, ROBIN: Is he though? No merriment, MARIAN: Yes! He is loyal to the kingdom. And don’t you dare besmirch And no one’s doing well. his name!

24 29 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 VILLAGERS: (Sing.) It’s the time to make a choice, 1 SAYRA: What about that coin he took from Sam? But we don’t know what to do. MARIAN: Who’s Sam? What’s right? What’s wrong? SAYRA: (Angry.) You don’t even know his name?! Which way is good and true? LITTLE JOHN: Take it easy, Sayra. (To MARIAN.) Sam is one of the 5 The law deserves our loyalty, 5 orphans. One of the several orphans your father took money from. But only if it’s good. MARIAN: This money is for the kingdom! It’s Prince John’s decree! But it’s unjust and so we must Be true to Robin Hood! (ROBIN, HAZEL, LITTLE JOHN, SAYRA, and ROBIN: To rob his people? To steal from orphans? And you call this good? FRIAR TUCK sneak ON LEFT, unseen by the OTHERS. GINNY spots MARIAN: You know nothing of kingdom matters. You’re all just peasants! 10 them and gestures for them to keep hidden. She gets an idea.) SAYRA: (Again drawing her sword.) “Just” peasants? Are we not GINNY: (Points OFF RIGHT. Speaks.) Look! There they go! (SHERIFF, 10 people to you? SPIES, and MARIAN run OFF RIGHT, in full pursuit.) HAZEL: Let us go in peace. Please! AVALEE: (Sees the OUTLAWS, speaks.) Hide! (Takes LITTLE JOHN and MARIAN: Who’s the ringleader? Who tried to free the prisoners? SAYRA behind her stand. LINNAEN grabs HAZEL and FRIAR TUCK ROBIN: I did. I’m the guilty one. Guilty of trying to help my friends. 15 and they hide behind her textiles. ROBIN is not yet hidden when the Guilty of trying to right a wrong. (Grasps MARIAN’S hand.) I’m like SHERIFF, SPIES, and MARIAN RE-ENTER. Like clockwork, the NUNS 15 you, Marian. A decent human being. (MUSIC CUE 8c: “Know Your line up in a row and conceal ROBIN behind them.) Place—Reprise.” Speaks.) No good can come from turning me in. SHERIFF/SPIES: (Oblivious to the fact that ROBIN is hiding close by. (Sings.) Know your place, Sing.) Do you know where he is? Your station in life. 20 Do you know where he is? Your noble heart is true. Do you? Do you? Do you? 20 OUTLAWS: (Sing.) Know your place. SAM: (Steps forward. Speaks.) Stop! I know where Robin Hood is. Know your place. (VILLAGERS gasp, thinking Sam is going to betray Robin. MUSIC Your heart knows the right thing to do. (MARIAN thoughtfully steps CONTINUES UNDER the following dialogue.) aside and lets the OUTLAWS escape OFF RIGHT. After a moment, 25 SHERIFF: (Pleased.) Well now, our criminal has a name! Robin Hood. she reconsiders.) So, where is this “Robin Hood,” my good lad? 25 MARIAN: (Yells.) Father! (MUSIC OUT. BLACKOUT.) SAM: It’s a secret. End Scene Six SHERIFF: (Chuckles.) Yes, it is a secret, indeed. But, surely, you can MUSIC CUE 8d: “Scene Change.” tell me! 30 SAM: I have to whisper it. ACT ONE SHERIFF: Very well, lad. Come here and whisper it in my ear. (SAM Scene Seven crosses close to SHERIFF, who bends his head toward SAM to hear LIGHTS UP: Nottingham Market. VILLAGERS, NUNS, and ORPHANS the secret. SAM takes a quick look around to make sure it’s safe, are there. The blacksmith’s shop is onstage, but LITTLE JOHN and then starts to whisper, but instead breaks the egg he has been SAYRA are notably absent, as is FRIAR TUCK. LADY BLACKWOOD is at 35 holding squarely on the SHERIFF’S forehead.) 30 LINNAEN’S booth, looking at cloth. SAM: Ha! Now you’ve got egg on your face! (Runs OFF too quick for AVALEE: Chickens! Chickens for sale! Eggs! Prettiest eggs you ever SPIES to catch him. VILLAGERS laugh.) did see! SHERIFF: (Sputtering.) Ugh! Enough of this! I want that Robin Hood SAM: Can I buy some eggs from you, miss? captured! Find him and kill him if you have to! (EXITS in anger.) AVALEE: Sure. (SAM hands her a coin.) I’m afraid there’s only enough 40 ALL: (Sing.) He’s wanted! 35 here for one egg. He’s wanted! SAM: That’s okay. That’s all I need. (AVALEE hands SAM an egg.) Say, On the run for good. I have a question. You sell chickens without their feathers, right?

28 25 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 AVALEE: I do. Makes ’em easier to sell if I do all the pluckin’. 1 SHERIFF: Right. (To the CROWD, holding up the scroll.) He’s an outlaw! SAM: So, what happens to all your feathers? He’s a criminal! (MUSIC CUE 9: “Wanted.” Speaks.) He’s a wanted man! AVALEE: Got no use for ’em, so I just toss ’em out. (Sings.) He is wanted for treason And crimes against the state. SAM: Huh. Save some for me. I think I know someone who could put 5 He’ll run, he’ll hide, 5 them to good use. But death will be his fate! PETE: Where’s the blacksmith? I want to play with his swords again. SPIES: (Sing.) We’ll hunt him down and capture him MAYBE: Maybe he’s ill. And throw him into jail. SAM: Or maybe he’s on an adventure! (Zooms around the stage and SHERIFF: (Sings.) We’ll show him that no matter what mimics an adventure. SHERIFF, SPIES, and MARIAN ENTER, led by 10 The law will prevail! 10 SIR GUY, who carries a scroll that says, “Wanted!” and includes a terribly drawn sketch of Robin.) SHERIFF/SPIES: (Sing.) He’s wanted! He’s wanted! SHERIFF: Attention! Attention, villagers of Nottingham. Have you seen this boy? (SIR GUY unfurls the scroll.) He’s an outlaw now. MAYBE: Maybe. VILLAGERS: (Sing.) He’s wanted! He’s wanted! 15 But he’ll escape somehow! 15 PETE: Who’s that? Can’t tell anything from that picture. VIOLET: (Sings.) They’ve accused him of crimes, SAM: Yeah. Looks like one of my drawings! (ORPHANS laugh.) And they’ve got him on the run. LADY BLACKWOOD: (Plays the innocent victim.) This is the boy who VILLAGERS: (Sing.) They’re out for blood! assaulted me! Be careful, ev’ryone! SHERIFF: (Trying to control the crowd.) He came to Nottingham and 20 ROSEMARY: (Sings.) For if you try to help him out, 20 set up a shop in the market, and without the permission of our Lady! (To LADY BLACKWOOD.) Isn’t that right, my love? (VILLAGERS They’ll capture you instead. murmur at this.) Um, I mean… isn’t that right… (Stresses this.) … VILLAGERS: (Sing.) They won’t let go until they know My Lady? That Robin Hood is dead! LADY BLACKWOOD: (Crosses to SHERIFF and elbows him, hard.) It is true. ALL: (Sing.) He’s wanted! 25 This boy did not have my permission to sell goods in my market. 25 He’s wanted! SHERIFF: And upon being caught in this act of treason, he then SHERIFF/SPIES: (Sing.) He’s an outlaw now. escaped arrest! He’s wanted! SISTER FORTHRIGHT: Well, what do you want from us, Sheriff? He’s wanted! SISTER PATIENCE: Yes, please, just tell us what you want. VILLAGERS: (Sing.) But he’ll escape somehow! 30 SIR DIVVY: (Sings.) Do you know where he is? 30 SHERIFF: (Points to scroll.) I want this boy! He’s wanted for crimes against the kingdom! Wanted for selling goods without permission! VIOLET: (Sings.) No! Wanted for escaping arrest! SIR GUY: (Sings.) Do you know where he is? MARIAN: For being a fugitive! LINNAEN: (Sings.) No! SHERIFF: That’s right, Marian! (To OTHERS.) But above all that… he’s SHERIFF/SPIES: (Sing.) A lie to us would be a big mistake! 35 wanted for being the mastermind of a prison break! (Murmurs from 35 Do you know where he is? the CROWD.) AVALEE: (Sings.) No! LADY BLACKWOOD: (To SHERIFF, aside.) You probably should’ve SHERIFF/SPIES: (Sing.) Do you know where he is? started with that one. ROSEMARY: (Sings.) No! SHERIFF: What’s that, my dove? SHERIFF/SPIES: (Sing.) 40 LADY BLACKWOOD: Oh, just shut up and lay down the law, you fool! 40 Be careful now whose side you’re gonna take!

26 27 For preview only 1 AVALEE: I do. Makes ’em easier to sell if I do all the pluckin’. 1 SHERIFF: Right. (To the CROWD, holding up the scroll.) He’s an outlaw! SAM: So, what happens to all your feathers? He’s a criminal! (MUSIC CUE 9: “Wanted.” Speaks.) He’s a wanted man! AVALEE: Got no use for ’em, so I just toss ’em out. (Sings.) He is wanted for treason And crimes against the state. SAM: Huh. Save some for me. I think I know someone who could put 5 He’ll run, he’ll hide, 5 them to good use. But death will be his fate! PETE: Where’s the blacksmith? I want to play with his swords again. SPIES: (Sing.) We’ll hunt him down and capture him MAYBE: Maybe he’s ill. And throw him into jail. SAM: Or maybe he’s on an adventure! (Zooms around the stage and SHERIFF: (Sings.) We’ll show him that no matter what mimics an adventure. SHERIFF, SPIES, and MARIAN ENTER, led by 10 The law will prevail! 10 SIR GUY, who carries a scroll that says, “Wanted!” and includes a terribly drawn sketch of Robin.) SHERIFF/SPIES: (Sing.) He’s wanted! He’s wanted! SHERIFF: Attention! Attention, villagers of Nottingham. Have you seen this boy? (SIR GUY unfurls the scroll.) He’s an outlaw now. MAYBE: Maybe. VILLAGERS: (Sing.) He’s wanted! He’s wanted! 15 But he’ll escape somehow! 15 PETE: Who’s that? Can’t tell anything from that picture. VIOLET: (Sings.) They’ve accused him of crimes, SAM: Yeah. Looks like one of my drawings! (ORPHANS laugh.) And they’ve got him on the run. LADY BLACKWOOD: (Plays the innocent victim.) This is the boy who VILLAGERS: (Sing.) They’re out for blood! assaulted me! Be careful, ev’ryone! SHERIFF: (Trying to control the crowd.) He came to Nottingham and 20 ROSEMARY: (Sings.) For if you try to help him out, 20 set up a shop in the market, and without the permission of our Lady! (To LADY BLACKWOOD.) Isn’t that right, my love? (VILLAGERS They’ll capture you instead. murmur at this.) Um, I mean… isn’t that right… (Stresses this.) … VILLAGERS: (Sing.) They won’t let go until they know My Lady? That Robin Hood is dead! LADY BLACKWOOD: (Crosses to SHERIFF and elbows him, hard.) It is true. ALL: (Sing.) He’s wanted! 25 This boy did not have my permission to sell goods in my market. 25 He’s wanted! SHERIFF: And upon being caught in this act of treason, he then SHERIFF/SPIES: (Sing.) He’s an outlaw now. escaped arrest! He’s wanted! SISTER FORTHRIGHT: Well, what do you want from us, Sheriff? He’s wanted! SISTER PATIENCE: Yes, please, just tell us what you want. VILLAGERS: (Sing.) But he’ll escape somehow! 30 SIR DIVVY: (Sings.) Do you know where he is? 30 SHERIFF: (Points to scroll.) I want this boy! He’s wanted for crimes against the kingdom! Wanted for selling goods without permission! VIOLET: (Sings.) No! Wanted for escaping arrest! SIR GUY: (Sings.) Do you know where he is? MARIAN: For being a fugitive! LINNAEN: (Sings.) No! SHERIFF: That’s right, Marian! (To OTHERS.) But above all that… he’s SHERIFF/SPIES: (Sing.) A lie to us would be a big mistake! 35 wanted for being the mastermind of a prison break! (Murmurs from 35 Do you know where he is? the CROWD.) AVALEE: (Sings.) No! LADY BLACKWOOD: (To SHERIFF, aside.) You probably should’ve SHERIFF/SPIES: (Sing.) Do you know where he is? started with that one. ROSEMARY: (Sings.) No! SHERIFF: What’s that, my dove? SHERIFF/SPIES: (Sing.) 40 LADY BLACKWOOD: Oh, just shut up and lay down the law, you fool! 40 Be careful now whose side you’re gonna take!

26 27 For preview only 1 VILLAGERS: (Sing.) It’s the time to make a choice, 1 SAYRA: What about that coin he took from Sam? But we don’t know what to do. MARIAN: Who’s Sam? What’s right? What’s wrong? SAYRA: (Angry.) You don’t even know his name?! Which way is good and true? LITTLE JOHN: Take it easy, Sayra. (To MARIAN.) Sam is one of the 5 The law deserves our loyalty, 5 orphans. One of the several orphans your father took money from. But only if it’s good. MARIAN: This money is for the kingdom! It’s Prince John’s decree! But it’s unjust and so we must Be true to Robin Hood! (ROBIN, HAZEL, LITTLE JOHN, SAYRA, and ROBIN: To rob his people? To steal from orphans? And you call this good? FRIAR TUCK sneak ON LEFT, unseen by the OTHERS. GINNY spots MARIAN: You know nothing of kingdom matters. You’re all just peasants! 10 them and gestures for them to keep hidden. She gets an idea.) SAYRA: (Again drawing her sword.) “Just” peasants? Are we not GINNY: (Points OFF RIGHT. Speaks.) Look! There they go! (SHERIFF, 10 people to you? SPIES, and MARIAN run OFF RIGHT, in full pursuit.) HAZEL: Let us go in peace. Please! AVALEE: (Sees the OUTLAWS, speaks.) Hide! (Takes LITTLE JOHN and MARIAN: Who’s the ringleader? Who tried to free the prisoners? SAYRA behind her stand. LINNAEN grabs HAZEL and FRIAR TUCK ROBIN: I did. I’m the guilty one. Guilty of trying to help my friends. 15 and they hide behind her textiles. ROBIN is not yet hidden when the Guilty of trying to right a wrong. (Grasps MARIAN’S hand.) I’m like SHERIFF, SPIES, and MARIAN RE-ENTER. Like clockwork, the NUNS 15 you, Marian. A decent human being. (MUSIC CUE 8c: “Know Your line up in a row and conceal ROBIN behind them.) Place—Reprise.” Speaks.) No good can come from turning me in. SHERIFF/SPIES: (Oblivious to the fact that ROBIN is hiding close by. (Sings.) Know your place, Sing.) Do you know where he is? Your station in life. 20 Do you know where he is? Your noble heart is true. Do you? Do you? Do you? 20 OUTLAWS: (Sing.) Know your place. SAM: (Steps forward. Speaks.) Stop! I know where Robin Hood is. Know your place. (VILLAGERS gasp, thinking Sam is going to betray Robin. MUSIC Your heart knows the right thing to do. (MARIAN thoughtfully steps CONTINUES UNDER the following dialogue.) aside and lets the OUTLAWS escape OFF RIGHT. After a moment, 25 SHERIFF: (Pleased.) Well now, our criminal has a name! Robin Hood. she reconsiders.) So, where is this “Robin Hood,” my good lad? 25 MARIAN: (Yells.) Father! (MUSIC OUT. BLACKOUT.) SAM: It’s a secret. End Scene Six SHERIFF: (Chuckles.) Yes, it is a secret, indeed. But, surely, you can MUSIC CUE 8d: “Scene Change.” tell me! 30 SAM: I have to whisper it. ACT ONE SHERIFF: Very well, lad. Come here and whisper it in my ear. (SAM Scene Seven crosses close to SHERIFF, who bends his head toward SAM to hear LIGHTS UP: Nottingham Market. VILLAGERS, NUNS, and ORPHANS the secret. SAM takes a quick look around to make sure it’s safe, are there. The blacksmith’s shop is onstage, but LITTLE JOHN and then starts to whisper, but instead breaks the egg he has been SAYRA are notably absent, as is FRIAR TUCK. LADY BLACKWOOD is at 35 holding squarely on the SHERIFF’S forehead.) 30 LINNAEN’S booth, looking at cloth. SAM: Ha! Now you’ve got egg on your face! (Runs OFF too quick for AVALEE: Chickens! Chickens for sale! Eggs! Prettiest eggs you ever SPIES to catch him. VILLAGERS laugh.) did see! SHERIFF: (Sputtering.) Ugh! Enough of this! I want that Robin Hood SAM: Can I buy some eggs from you, miss? captured! Find him and kill him if you have to! (EXITS in anger.) AVALEE: Sure. (SAM hands her a coin.) I’m afraid there’s only enough 40 ALL: (Sing.) He’s wanted! 35 here for one egg. He’s wanted! SAM: That’s okay. That’s all I need. (AVALEE hands SAM an egg.) Say, On the run for good. I have a question. You sell chickens without their feathers, right?

28 25 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 LITTLE JOHN: We can’t be of much help, I’m afraid, locked behind bars. 1 He’s wanted! SAYRA: We should’ve taken the guard while he slept! I had my sword He’s wanted! drawn. If only— The outlaw Robin Hood! (MUSIC OUT. CURTAIN.) FRIAR TUCK: Look! A visitor! (Points to SCARLET, who has ENTERED End of ACT ONE 5 RIGHT and begun working the lock of the cell.) ACT TWO LITTLE JOHN: Who are you? Scene One SCARLET: There’s no time for talk. I’m a friend. MUSIC CUE 10: “The Legend Grows/Market Day—Reprise.” As ELLEN- HAZEL: A friend? 5 A-DALE ENTERS in front of the CURTAIN and sings to the audience, we SCARLET: Who happens to be able to pick a lock! (The door opens.) see ROBIN, older and taller now, standing alone. (See PRODUCTION 10 FRIAR TUCK: And now my prayer has been answered! NOTES.) When the song mentions his “merry band of friends,” he is SCARLET: Quick, escape to Sherwood Forest. You’ll find supplies joined by HAZEL, SAM, FRIAR TUCK, LITTLE JOHN, and SAYRA. They waiting for you there. Hurry, now! form a tableau. SAYRA: But who— 10 ELLEN-A-DALE: (Sings.) The days turned into years. SCARLET: There is no time. While I was spying on the sheriff’s daughter, And as Robin grew wiser and stronger, 15 I saw the guard report you. They’ll be here any moment! Hurry! Living deep in the forest With his merry band of friends, HAZEL: Why were you spying on the sheriff’s daughter? His story was told with pride, SCARLET: For now, it must remain a secret. All will be revealed in 15 And his fame traveled far and wide. (MUSIC CHANGES to time. But now, off with you! (Just as they prepare to leave, MARIAN instrumental chorus of “Wanted,” and the tableau comes to life. SIR ENTERS LEFT.) GUY ENTERS with a bag of money and the OUTLAWS surround him, 20 MARIAN: Stop! Who are you people? with arrows at the ready. SIR GUY hands over the bag and runs OFF, SCARLET: We’re on your side, Marian. You just don’t know it yet. leaving the OUTLAWS in a victorious pose.) MARIAN: (To SCARLET.) Wait! I’ve seen you before—following me. 20 While Robin is victorious SCARLET: And you’ll see me again, dear child. (In a flash, SCARLET And keeps the law at bay, flees the dungeon RIGHT. Seeing this, MARIAN turns to the OTHERS.) The sheriff’s men attack again 25 MARIAN: Stop! Make one move and I’ll call for the Sheriff. And never go away. (OUTLAWS EXIT, triumphant, as CURTAIN UP FRIAR TUCK: Please, fair maiden, please! Let us pass! We have done on Nottingham Market, about three years later. AVALEE, VIOLET, no harm! 25 and ROSEMARY still sell their wares, but their stands are no longer SAYRA: (Drawing her sword.) If you so much as make a peep, you’ll as full or the items as lush. The fabric, archery, and blacksmith be sorry. stands are now all notably gone. BEGGAR WOMAN is joined by other VILLAGERS who have now become BEGGARS. ORPHANS and NUNS 30 LITTLE JOHN: Put the sword down, little one. (SAYRA sheathes her sword.) wander about the market. Speaks.) The more successful Robin HAZEL: It’s all a mistake. We’ve done nothing wrong. 30 and his friends are, the more money the sheriff takes from the MARIAN: Nothing wrong? Friar, you of all people should know the villagers. The good people of Nottingham do their best to carry difference between right and wrong. What does scripture say? on. (EXITS.) FRIAR TUCK: It says, “Thou shalt not steal.” And we’ve stolen nothing. VILLAGERS: (Sing.) Oh, Market Day is here. 35 LITTLE JOHN: It’s your father who has stolen. There’s not a lot to sell. MARIAN: He did no such thing! He’s a good man! 35 No coin is spent, ROBIN: Is he though? No merriment, MARIAN: Yes! He is loyal to the kingdom. And don’t you dare besmirch And no one’s doing well. his name!

24 29 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 Yet, we welcome you to Market Day, 1 SAM: (Last one OUT, tosses the coin up and catches it again. Sings.) Come what may, Rockin’ Robin Hood! (MUSIC OUT. BLACKOUT.) Here’s a quiet place End of Scene Five To pass the time away. (MUSIC CONTINUES UNDER. MERCHANTS MUSIC CUE 8b: “Scene Change.” 5 cry out their wares without enthusiasm.) AVALEE: Chickens. Get your naked chickens. Well, it’s actually only ACT ONE one chicken, and kinda scrawny, too. Chicken. Get your one sad, Scene Six scrawny, old, naked chicken. LIGHTS UP: The dungeon. FRIAR TUCK and HAZEL are behind bars. VIOLET: Fresh flowers. Well, they’re not exactly fresh. Kinda droopy. 5 Outside the cell, a GUARD sits on a stool, sleeping. 10 And they’re not exactly flowers. They’re dandelions. Get your dying, HAZEL: (To FRIAR TUCK.) I don’t belong here. droopy, dusty, old dandelions! FRIAR TUCK: You don’t belong here. Nor do I. BEGGARS: (New ones cry out, louder than before.) Alms for the poor! HAZEL: Oh, Friar, what’s to be done? I wish Robin were here! Alms for the poor! Alms! Alms! Alms! Alms! Alms! FRIAR TUCK: Come, join me in silent prayer. (FRIAR TUCK and HAZEL BEGGAR WOMAN: (From ACT ONE.) This competition is killing me! (Blows 10 bow their heads in prayer. As they do, ROBIN, LITTLE JOHN, and 15 a raspberry at the new BEGGARS. MUSIC OUT. LINNAEN ENTERS.) SAYRA sneak ON RIGHT, unseen. LITTLE JOHN tiptoes to the cell ROSEMARY: Linnaen! Where’s your cloth stand? I thought maybe you and indicates it’s locked. ROBIN points to the keys dangling from weren’t coming. the sleeping GUARD’S belt. In response, SAYRA draws her sword, LINNAEN: I don’t have anything to sell today. I came to buy something but LITTLE JOHN stops her, silently gesturing for her to sheath for dinner. I’ll take that one sprig of parsley to make a very, very small 15 it. ROBIN carefully and quietly takes the keys from the GUARD, 20 salad. I can pay you with this patch. (Holds up tiny patch of cloth.) who suddenly lets out a big snore. They all freeze for a moment, ROSEMARY: Keep it. It’s on the house. panicked. Seeing the GUARD is fast asleep, ROBIN, HAZEL, and LITTLE JOHN sneak over to the cell, which ROBIN opens with the LINNAEN: Thanks. key. They leave the key in the door, enter the cell, and rouse FRIAR SAYRA: (ENTERS and crosses to AVALEE’S stand.) Psst. Avalee! 20 TUCK and HAZEL from prayer.) AVALEE: Sayra! Am I glad to see you! HAZEL: (Surprised.) Robin! 25 SAYRA: Shhh! (Hands her a small bag of coins.) Compliments of Robin ROBIN: Shhh, sister! We mustn’t wake the guard! and his friends. (Walks among the VILLAGERS and BEGGARS, and FRIAR TUCK: (Startled from his prayers, stands and rushes to them.) discreetly hands bags of coins to each them.) No, no, no! This is wrong! GINNY: Look! It’s Sayra! 25 OTHERS: Shhh! PETE: Quiet, Ginny! She’s returning the money stolen by the sheriff! GUARD: (Wakes up. Unnoticed by the OTHERS, he walks over to the cell, 30 MAYBE: Maybe we should thank her and give her a big cheer! closes the door, and removes the key.) Ha! I had just two prisoners, RUTH: No, we mustn’t call attention to her. It’s too dangerous. and after a short snooze I now have five. That’s what I call a GINNY: I don’t care. (Loud, to SAYRA.) Thank you, Sayra! Thanks for productive nap! Wait ’til the sheriff hears about this. (EXITS LEFT.) giving us the money! 30 SAYRA: What now, Father? All is lost! SAYRA: Shhh! No one is giving you anything. We are simply returning LITTLE JOHN: It would appear that way. 35 what was wrongfully taken from you. Robin and the others do it HAZEL: I prayed that you’d come, Robin! out of honor. The best way to thank us is to be discreet so we can FRIAR TUCK: Your prayer was answered, my child. continue the fight. Now, be quiet. (Winks at GINNY and continues her distributions.) HAZEL: And because of that, we’re all doomed! (Begins to cry.) LINNAEN: (Receiving her coins.) Oh, thank heavens! And not a moment 35 ROBIN: Don’t cry, Hazel. It’s not your fault. Busting you and Friar out of prison was my idea. 40 too soon! (Hugs SAYRA and runs to AVALEE.) I’ll take that chicken, scrawny or not! (Pays her for it and runs to ROSEMARY.) HAZEL: At least we have each other! Help arrived!

30 23 For preview only 1 ORPHANS: (Sing.) Rockin’ Robin! 1 AVALEE: Well, thanks to Robin, I have my money back. Now I can stock NUNS: (Sing.) He’s a new kid in the neighborhood. up on chicken feed! Those hens will be plump again in no time! ORPHANS: (Sing.) Rockin’ Robin! LINNAEN: (To ROSEMARY.) I’ll take all those other herbs, too. (MUSIC NUNS: (Sing.) Wears a hood, and he tries to do good. CUE 10a: “Market Day—Tag.” Speaks.) I’m making a chicken stew! 5 (Pays ROSEMARY. ALL laugh as SAYRA EXITS.) 5 ALL: (Sing.) Rock! Rock! Rockin’ Robin Hood! ALL: (Sing.) We’re back again MOTHER MARY: (Sings.) On Market Day! The day he came here was a blessed event. By the way… Surely, he’s an angel who was heaven sent. VILLAGERS: (Sing.) There’s no finer things to see! SISTER FORTHRIGHT: (Sings.) 10 MERCHANTS: (Sing.) Robin Hood’s our guarantee! 10 He will see that ev’rything is fair and square. The sheriff and his men haven’t got a prayer. ALL: (Sing.) There’s no better place to be SISTER PATIENCE: (Sings.) On Market Day! His ways may not be strictly orthodox, Nonny, nonny! Hey! (MUSIC OUT. BLACKOUT.) But Robin Hood really rocks! End of Scene One 15 ORPHANS: (Sing.) Rockin’ Robin! MUSIC CUE 10b: “Scene Change.” NUNS: (Sing.) He’s a new kid in the neighborhood. ACT TWO ORPHANS: (Sing.) Rockin’ Robin! Scene Two NUNS: (Sing.) Wears a hood and he tries to do good. 15 LIGHTS UP: Deep in Sherwood Forest, LITTLE JOHN, SAYRA, FRIAR ALL: (Sing.) Rock! Rock! Rockin’ Robin Hood! (Dance break. ORPHANS TUCK, SAM, HAZEL, and ROBIN sit around the remains of a campfire. 20 and NUNS dance to rock music, some in pairs, some alone.) FRIAR TUCK: What a delicious meal! ORPHANS: (Sing.) Rockin’ Robin! HAZEL: We’ve never gone hungry living in Sherwood Forest, have we? NUNS: (Sing.) He’s a new kid in the neighborhood. LITTLE JOHN: Especially not the Friar! In the time we’ve lived here, MOTHER MARY: (Sings.) Ah! 20 you and Robin have grown taller, and Friar Tuck has grown wider! ORPHANS: (Sing.) Rockin’ Robin! FRIAR TUCK: It’s a good life here in Sherwood. How long has it been 25 NUNS: (Sing.) Wears a hood and he tries to do good. now—three years? ALL: (Sing.) Rock! Rock! ROBIN: At least! And think of all the good we’ve done in that time. NUNS: (Sing.) Rockin’ Robin! SAM: Three years since I planted that egg on the Sheriff! And since ORPHANS: (Sing.) Rock! Rock! 25 then you’ve become a legend, Robin. NUNS: (Sing.) Rockin’ Robin! SAYRA: And the legend gets it all wrong, doesn’t it? First of all, it gives Robin all the credit. And secondly— 30 ORPHANS: (Sing.) Rock! Rock! SAM: (Points OFF.) Look! Someone comes! ALL: (Sing.) Rockin’ Robin Hood! (MUSIC OUT. Direct segue to MUSIC CUE 8a: “Alma Mater—Reprise.” MOTHER MARY collects herself ROBIN: Hide! (OUTLAWS hide behind rocks and trees, out of sight, just and claps three times. ORPHANS form a line and ALL march OFF 30 as two [or more] TAX COLLECTORS ENTER carrying a chest.) with NUNS as they sing. SAM is last in line.) TAX COLLECTOR ONE: What are you so worried about? 35 ORPHANS: (Sing.) We’re from St. Michael’s School, TAX COLLECTOR TWO: What do you mean what am I worried about? And we follow ev’ry rule. TAX COLLECTOR ONE: You seem scared. We let honor and duty be our guide. TAX COLLECTOR TWO: (Puts on a show of courage.) Pssh! I’m not We’re well-behaved and orderly 35 scared of anything. (TAX COLLECTORS move along, both cautiously And good as can be. looking around. Finally.) Why? Are you scared? 40 We represent the orphanage with dignity and pride. 22 31 For preview only 1 TAX COLLECTOR ONE: ’Course I’m not scared! (SOUND EFFECT: 1 SAM: What’s this for? FROG CROAKS. TAX COLLECTOR ONE jumps. TAX COLLECTOR TWO ROBIN: For you. It was wrong for the sheriff to take yours. (Pats SAM’S laughs.) Okay, so maybe I am a little nervous. So are you! hand and then rushes OFF with SAYRA and LITTLE JOHN.) TAX COLLECTOR TWO: No, I’m not! (SOUND EFFECT: OWL HOOTS. TAX SAM: (Opening his hand to reveal the coin.) Everybody, look! (MUSIC 5 COLLECTOR TWO jumps and draws his sword. TAX COLLECTOR ONE 5 CUE 7: “Dark into Light.” The action FREEZES in a tableau of laughs.) Fine. Perhaps I am, too, but only just as nervous as you VILLAGERS beholding the coin in SAM’S hand.) are. (Sheaths his sword.) ELLEN-A-DALE: (ENTERS. Sings.) TAX COLLECTOR ONE: We’re in Sherwood Forest now. How can tax The forest is dark and dangerous, too, collectors like us come this way and not be a bit nervous these days? But he’s not afraid of the night. 10 TAX COLLECTOR TWO: What if Robin Hood finds us? 10 And he gave back a coin they had taken away, TAX COLLECTOR ONE: The sheriff said he has us covered. And turned what was wrong into right. TAX COLLECTOR TWO: But I don’t see his men anywhere, do you? He turned what was dark into light. (MUSIC OUT. EXITS as the And Robin Hood— action resumes.) TAX COLLECTOR ONE: They say he’s the best archer in the land. MOTHER MARY: The boy, what’s his name? (SAM stares OFF where 15 TAX COLLECTOR TWO: The best there ever was—or will be. 15 ROBIN left.) TAX COLLECTOR ONE: (Beat.) I’m afraid. SAM: It’s Robin. And he’s an orphan like us. And kinder than anyone I’ve ever known. TAX COLLECTOR TWO: I am, too. MAYBE: Maybe. TAX COLLECTOR ONE: (Beat.) I won’t tell anyone if you won’t tell. PETE: Robin? Robin who? TAX COLLECTOR TWO: Promise? (Offers a handshake.) 20 RUTH: Yeah! Robin who? 20 TAX COLLECTOR ONE: Promise. (Shakes.) SAM: I dunno. Just Robin, the boy in the hood! ROBIN: (Jumps out from his hiding place with two arrows notched and pulled on his bow, one for each of them.) Don’t move. (TAX GINNY: Robin… Hood? COLLECTORS freeze in their handshake. ROBIN taunts them a bit.) SAM: That’s what we’ll call him! Robin Hood! (MUSIC CUE 8: Keep holding hands. It’s precious, really, to see such camaraderie. “Rockin’ Robin Hood.” Speaks.) And I bet he’s going to be a 25 You don’t want to know what will happen if those hands of yours 25 great hero someday. separate or even flinch. My bow is at the ready! (Sings.) His name is Robin, and he wears a hood. TAX COLLECTOR ONE: You’re Robin Hood. I would be more like him if I only could. TAX COLLECTOR TWO: The prince of thieves. He fights for justice to the bitter end, ROBIN: Prince of thieves? And I’m so lucky that he calls me a friend. 30 Just like us, he’s had some really hard knocks, 30 TAX COLLECTOR ONE: They say you steal from the rich and give to But Robin Hood really rocks! the poor. ORPHANS: (Sing.) Rockin’ Robin! ROBIN: Well, you can’t believe everything you hear, can you? I don’t steal from anybody! I’m the opposite of a thief! Rockin’ Robin! Rock! Rock! Rockin’ Robin Hood! TAX COLLECTOR ONE: The opposite of a thief? 35 PETE: (Sings.) He came to town one day and helped us out. 35 ROBIN: A thief steals money from people. I get it back for them. Settin’ things right is what he’s all about. Unless you’re thieves, you have nothing to fear. GINNY: (Sings.) The sheriff put us down in the marketplace, TAX COLLECTOR TWO: Oh, we’re not thieves! But Robin Hood’ll fight him ’til he’s blue in the face. ROBIN: (Lowering bow and arrow.) Then I mean you no harm. Now MAYBE: (Sings.) He’s kind, and he’s brave, and he’s sly as a fox. what can I do for you? 40 Yeah, Robin Hood really rocks! 40 TAX COLLECTOR ONE: We just wish to pass through safely.

32 21 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 go and force coins from other VILLAGERS, including the NUNS and 1 ROBIN: That I can guarantee you. (Points to the chest.) And what is that? ORPHANS. ROBIN, bursting with rage, begins to stop them, but TAX COLLECTOR TWO: It’s the taxes we collected for Prince John. LITTLE JOHN anticipates this and runs over, pulling ROBIN OFF.) ROBIN: Oh, I see. Well, here in Sherwood Forest, people can travel Marian, collect the offerings and take them to Lady Blackwood. safely without fear of having their money stolen. 5 MARIAN: Yes, Father. (Goes about collecting all the coins from the 5 TAX COLLECTOR ONE: That’s great to hear! SPIES, then EXITS, accidentally dropping a coin as she leaves that TAX COLLECTOR TWO: In that case, we’ll just be on our way! (They nobody notices.) start to go.) SHERIFF: (Sees SISTER FORTHRIGHT giving him a dirty look.) Something ROBIN: Unless, of course, any of the money you’re carrying is stolen. troubling you, sister? (SISTER PATIENCE puts her hand on SISTER 10 FORTHRIGHT’S shoulder, prays.) TAX COLLECTOR ONE: Oh, none of this was stolen! SISTER FORTHRIGHT: (Fuming.) May the good Lord have mercy on you. 10 TAX COLLECTOR TWO: Not a penny! SHERIFF: Thank you for the blessing, sister. (To SPIES.) That’s enough ROBIN: So, it was given to you freely? for today! Let’s go! (EXITS with SPIES.) TAX COLLECTOR ONE: Well, no. (ROBIN whistles for backup. The MOTHER MARY: I’m glad you held your tongue, Sister Forthright. other OUTLAWS—LITTLE JOHN, SAYRA, FRIAR TUCK, HAZEL, and SAM—appear, masked, with arrows drawn, and surround the 15 SISTER FORTHRIGHT: Yeah, well, it wasn’t any blessing either. 15 TAX COLLECTORS.) ROBIN: (Runs ON.) Where is he? Where’s my sister?! ROBIN: No need to be frightened. We’ll do you no harm. All you need LITTLE JOHN: (Follows ROBIN ON.) Stop, Robin! to do is give back anything that was stolen. ROBIN: They took my sister! And the friar! And they stole from Sam! TAX COLLECTOR ONE: Give back? LITTLE JOHN: Listen! You can’t just go and fight them. TAX COLLECTOR TWO: Stolen? 20 ROBIN: Didn’t you say you should fight for what’s worth fighting for? 20 ROBIN: Anything that was taken by force. Hand it over now. LITTLE JOHN: I did. SHERIFF: (Shouts, from OFF.) Now! (MUSIC CUE 10c: “Incidental.” In a ROBIN: And isn’t this worth fighting for? burst of action, SHERIFF and his SPIES, except for MARIAN, all run LITTLE JOHN: It is. ON from different directions, taking the OUTLAWS by surprise. SIR ROBIN: Then why are you stopping me? GUY grabs ROBIN and takes him OFFSTAGE. The other OUTLAWS are 25 captured and held by the SPIES. MUSIC OUT.) At last! The culprits 25 LITTLE JOHN: I’m stopping you from doing it the wrong way. I’m on your side, Robin. have been captured! At this very moment, the outlaw Robin Hood is on his way to prison to await a swift execution. I’m positively ROBIN: Prove it! (Shivers.) giddy! (Giggles and does a little happy dance, then stops abruptly LITTLE JOHN: Look at you there, shivering cold. Here, perhaps this will and addresses his SPIES.) You’ve made me proud! Law and order convince you. (Crosses to LINNAEN and speaks to her.) I’ll buy that 30 have prevailed! And now we will discover the identities of these 30 cloak, milady, the one with the hood. (He hands LINNAEN a coin, masked bandits. Regan, unmask these outlaws! (REGAN is about and brings the cloak to ROBIN.) This’ll keep you warm, and your to when she is interrupted by a voice.) face hidden, too! You see? I’m not your enemy, Robin. SISTER FORTHRIGHT: (From behind a tree, shouts.) Stop where you are! ROBIN: (Puts on the cloak.) What do you suggest we do then? REGAN: (Points to the tree.) Look! (As all look toward the tree, we see LITTLE JOHN: Come. I’ll show you. (Calls.) Sayra! 35 an arrow at the ready, aimed right at them.) 35 SAYRA: (Runs to him.) Yes, Father? SIR DIVVY: (Points at another tree, another arrow.) And there! LITTLE JOHN: Ready to fight for something worth fighting for? SHERIFF: (Points to yet another tree.) And there! We’re outnumbered! SAYRA: Yes, Father. Run! (MUSIC CUE 10d: “Incidental.” SHERIFF, SPIES, and TAX LITTLE JOHN: Let’s go. COLLECTORS run OFF, leaving the chest of money. The OUTLAWS ROBIN: Wait, look! (Points to the coin that Marian dropped. He picks it 40 remove their masks. MUSIC OUT.) 40 up and rushes over to SAM.) Here. (Hands the coin to SAM.) LITTLE JOHN: That was a close call! Sayra, are you all right?

20 33 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 SAYRA: Yes, Father. But what just happened? Who was it who came 1 MARIAN: (ENTERS with SHERIFF and the SPIES.) There they are, to our aid? Father! They are the newcomers. (Points at ROBIN.) FRIAR TUCK: We are all accounted for here. Except Robin. Whoever SHERIFF: (Crosses to ROBIN and HAZEL, reads the sign.) Hmmm… saved us may have saved him as well! archery supplies? 5 HAZEL: (Calls out.) Who’s there? 5 ROBIN: Yes, sir. Three shillings each. SAM: (Calls out.) Whoever you are, we thank you. SHERIFF: Pray tell, has the Lady Blackwood granted you permission LITTLE JOHN: (Calls out.) Please, show yourselves! (SISTER PATIENCE to sell these arrows? and SISTER FORTHRIGHT appear from behind the trees.) HAZEL: We sought her permission, but we were turned away. We’ll try FRIAR TUCK: It was heavenly help! From the convent! again tomorrow. 10 SISTER PATIENCE: It’s our way of serving the good Lord! 10 SHERIFF: I’m afraid I can’t let you do that. You see, you’ve already SAM: We thank you, Sister! broken the law. (To SPIES.) Arrest them! SISTER PATIENCE: (Recognizes SAM.) Why, it’s little Sam from the ROBIN: (Bolts.) Hazel, run! (Gets away, running OFF.) orphanage. You’ve grown! SIR GUY: (To HAZEL, who scrambles to get away.) Oh, no, you don’t, SISTER FORTHRIGHT: You’ve become an outlaw! I always knew you’d girl. You’re ours now! (Seizes one of her arms.) 15 amount to something! 15 SIR DIVVY: Yeah! (Laughs, takes her other arm.) Off to the dungeon MOTHER MARY: (Still hiding.) Is it safe to come out now? (Cautious, with you! emerges from behind the tree.) Oh, my heart is beating so fast! SHERIFF: Take her away! We’ll have to take care of the boy later. (SIR I’ve never pointed a weapon at another person before. (To SISTER DIVVY and SIR GUY EXIT with HAZEL. SHERIFF calls to VILLAGERS.) FORTHRIGHT.) Why do I always let you talk me into things? Citizens of Nottingham! Let this act of disloyalty be a lesson to 20 SISTER FORTHRIGHT: It’s just a bad habit, I guess. (Nudges SAM.) 20 you. Disloyalty will land you behind bars! And Prince John seeks Get it? another token of loyalty! Who will be the first to give? SAM: (To NUNS.) At the orphanage, you always taught us to obey the AVALEE: (Throws coins at SHERIFF.) Here’s your coin, Sheriff. But it’s rules. But now you’re breaking them. You’ve broken the law! no token of loyalty. MOTHER MARY: No, Sam. We’ve upheld the law. Haven’t we, sisters? LITTLE JOHN: (Throws a coin.) And here’s mine! Now go on and leave 25 the rest alone! 25 SISTER FORTHRIGHT: Yes, indeed! There are higher laws than those made by Prince John. SHERIFF: Very wise of you both. Very wise. (Looks around.) Now, who else will give? SISTER PATIENCE: And those are the laws we obey. LINNAEN: (Gives a coin.) Will the prince have us taxed into poverty? MOTHER MARY: Like the song says… (Blows a pitch pipe. MUSIC CUE (ROBIN sneaks back ON, unseen except by LITTLE JOHN.) 11: “Fight for What Is Right—Hymn.”) 30 SHERIFF: The prince seeks your loyalty to the kingdom. (To SAM.) How 30 NUNS: (Sing.) Fight for what is right. about you there, little one? Are you loyal to the kingdom? For things the way SAM: Yes, sir. But this is my only coin, sir! They ought to be. All together SHERIFF: (Snatches the coin from SAM.) Thank you, child. (To Like a family! (MUSIC OUT.) VILLAGERS.) This one has proven himself the most loyal, as the 35 scriptures say. For he has given his only coin. 35 FRIAR TUCK: This is cause for celebration. RUTH: (Yells.) That’s not what the scripture— HAZEL: But how can we be joyous with Robin captured? SISTER PATIENCE: (Grabbing RUTH and pulling her aside.) Shhh! Not MOTHER MARY: Have faith, child. now, Ruth. SISTER FORTHRIGHT: Moments ago things looked hopeless, didn’t they? SHERIFF: Will no one else give for love of country? (Pause.) No? SISTER PATIENCE: And yet there is hope. With all of us doing our 40 (To SPIES.) Take the rest. (SPIES pick up the thrown coins then 40 best, there is always hope!

34 19 For preview only 1 ROBIN: Sure! I’m just learning, too, but I’m starting to get the hang 1 LITTLE JOHN: Together, and with heaven on our side, we’ll save Robin of it. First you put the arrow on the bow—like this. (Notches an Hood! (MUSIC CUE 11a: “Fight for What Is Right—Gospel.”) arrow. [See PRODUCTION NOTES.]) Then you stand strong. (Takes ALL: (Cheer and sing.) Fight for what is right. his stance.) Pull back the arrow and… let it fly! (Shoots it clumsily. For things the way 5 It flies OFFSTAGE. SOUND EFFECT: COW MOOING.) 5 They ought to be. SAM: Whoa! All together ROBIN: Oops! Excuse me. (Runs OFF.) Like a family! HAZEL: Surprise, surprise… SAM: (Speaks.) Us orphans always think we’re alone in the world. But SAM: Has he ever shot an arrow before? now I know better. 10 HAZEL: Not many, no! (Laughs.) 10 (Sings.) Your friends can be your fam’ly, ROBIN: (RE-ENTERS with the arrow.) Just grazed her. She’ll be all right. The family you choose. So you want an arrow? HAZEL: (Sings.) We get along. SAM: No. All I got is this one coin. We’re united and strong. LITTLE JOHN: (Crosses to ROBIN and HAZEL.) I thought I told you SAYRA: (Sings.) We can never lose! 15 selling here weren’t allowed! 15 LITTLE JOHN: (Sings.) It always seems the darkest ROBIN: You did, and we don’t care! Right before the dawn. HAZEL: (Warning.) Robin… FRIAR TUCK: (Sings.) But stick to your dream LITTLE JOHN: (Menacing.) I’m warning you, kid, you’re gonna be in big And rely on your team. trouble for this. NUNS: (Sing.) Always carry on! 20 ROBIN: Oh, yeah? Maybe this town ain’t big enough for the both of us! 20 ALL OTHERS: (Sing.) Carry on! SAYRA: (Draws her sword and runs to her father’s defense.) Are you ALL: (Sing.) Fight for what is right. challenging my father? For things the way ROBIN: Yeah! Maybe I am! (Grabs a bow and an arrow.) They ought to be. LITTLE JOHN: (Laughs.) Put down the weapons, young ones. There’s All together 25 Like a family! 25 no need to fight over this. SAYRA: But, Father, he— HAZEL: (Speaks.) But what about Robin? It’s not fair that we’re free while he’s stuck in jail. LITTLE JOHN: We only fight when we must. Only when it’s worth fighting for. (ROBIN and SAYRA look at one another fiercely, then finally put FRIAR TUCK: (Speaks.) Don’t worry, we’ll get him out! their weapons away. To ROBIN.) Don’t say I didn’t warn you, kid. NUNS: (Sing.) Trust that when life is unfair, 30 ROBIN: I’m not a kid. My name’s Robin. And my sister’s Hazel. 30 True friends will always be there! LITTLE JOHN: Very well, then. Be careful, Robin. Come on, Sayra. (He ALL: (Sing.) Fight for what is right. and SAYRA return to their booth.) For things the way ROSEMARY: Herbs! Spices! They ought to be. All together VIOLET: Sweet-smelling bouquets! 35 Like a family! 35 ROBIN: (Angrily.) Arrows! Get your arrows! Fight for what is right. HAZEL: Robin, what if he’s right? I mean, Lady Blackwood refused For things the way to see us. Maybe we should pick up and move to the next town. I They ought to be. don’t want to end up in jail. All together ROBIN: Pssh! We won’t end up in jail. Who would arrest someone our 40 Like a family! 40 age? (Calls.) Arrows! Arrows for sale!

18 35 For preview only 1 All together 1 SPIES: (Sing.) Since there’s no other king around, We are family! At least there’s none in view, We’re a family! (MUSIC OUT. BLACKOUT.) Our loyalty, loyalty, loyalty End of Scene Two Goes to you! MUSIC CUE 11b: “Scene Change.” 5 Our loyalty goes to you! (MUSIC OUT. BLACKOUT.) End of Scene Four ACT TWO MUSIC CUE 6a: “Scene Change.” Scene Three 5 LIGHTS UP: The dungeon. ROBIN looks through the bars of the cell as ACT ONE the GUARD paces. OTHER PRISONERS look on in awe of ROBIN. Scene Five GUARD: You haven’t got a chance now! No escape is possible. Not LIGHTS UP: Nottingham Market. VILLAGERS, minus FRIAR TUCK, go under my watchful eye! The legend of Robin Hood ends here, with about their usual business. LITTLE JOHN works at his anvil. ORPHANS the outlaw trapped behind bars. play nearby, under the watchful eyes of NUNS. Despite their guard, 10 ROBIN: Doesn’t seem like a very good ending. What kind of legend 10 PETE sneaks a sword from LITTLE JOHN’S crafting area. ends with the hero in jail? SISTER PATIENCE: Their behavior does seem to be improved today. GUARD: Oh, you think you’re the hero? (Laughs.) You’re the villain. Perhaps being here last time softened their excitement. If there’s a hero of this story, it’s our great sheriff and his most MOTHER MARY: Perhaps you are correct, Sister Patience. trusted guard. That would be me! Ha! Yes, me, the man who kept PETE: (Waves the sword around.) En garde! (Bounces around, doing 15 the outlaw jailed—for good! 15 sword moves against an imaginary opponent.) Parry! Attack! Dodge! ROBIN: Hmmm. “For good.” That’s what I’ve been fighting for. (Swings the sword around fiercely.) GUARD: (Doesn’t quite understand.) Huh? MOTHER MARY: (To SISTER PATIENCE.) Or perhaps not. REGAN: (Rushes ON LEFT. To GUARD.) Quick! You are to report to the MAYBE: Maybe you shouldn’t have taken the blacksmith’s sword. sheriff immediately. There’s been another arrest, and they need PETE: I’m just borrowing it. I’ll give it back! 20 you to lock the criminal up. 20 MAYBE: Well, maybe it was wrong to “borrow” something without GUARD: (Bragging to ROBIN.) You see there? When the sheriff needs permission. Maybe that would be considered… um… stealing. the law carried out, who does he call on? Me! The greatest guard SAYRA: (Approaches.) That doesn’t belong to you! Give that back! in all of Nottingham, whose life is devoted to justice! Me! The MAYBE: See what I mean? Maybe I was right! strong, brave, guard who— PETE: (To SAYRA, seeing she means business.) Settle down! (Hands 25 REGAN: Now! 25 her the sword.) Here. It’s all yours! GUARD: Right! Off I go! (REGAN and GUARD EXIT.) SAYRA: (Returns to LITTLE JOHN, pleased as punch.) Here’s your ROBIN: (Kicks the dirt, angry.) Pssh! sword, Father! It was stolen, and I have retrieved it for you. PRISONER ONE: (Stands and crosses to ROBIN.) Is it really you? LITTLE JOHN: Oh, my little one! My hero! PRISONER TWO: (Crosses to the other side of ROBIN.) It’s really him! ROBIN: (ENTERS with HAZEL. They put up their “Archeree Supplize” sign 30 ROBIN: Yeah, it’s me. How can you listen to that idiot guard? 30 and begin to unpack their wares.) I don’t care what Lady Blackwood PRISONER TWO: Oh, yeah. He’s something, ain’t he? might say. We have the right to provide for ourselves. PRISONER ONE: How’d they catch you, Robin? SAM: (Runs up and grabs one of the arrows.) Wow! Look at this! ROBIN: Surprise ambush. ROBIN: (Laughs.) Hey there! What’s your name, chap? PRISONER TWO: Aw, well, this is awful. SAM: I’m Sam. 35 PRISONER ONE: Yeah. We’ve got to get you outta here somehow! 35 ROBIN: And I’m Robin. You ever shot an arrow before, Sam? ROBIN: Why are all of you here? SAM: No. Can you show me? HAZEL: Uh-oh. Here we go! 36 17 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 SIR DIVVY: (Sings.) Show loyalty to royalty, 1 PRISONER ONE: Couldn’t pay the sheriff’s taxes. And all your dreams come true. ROBIN: (Grumbles.) Do they really believe they’re fighting for justice? SIR GUY: (Sings.) Just bow your head and doff your cap, PRISONER TWO: Beats me. And fall on bended knee. PRISONER ONE: That guard sure seems to think so. 5 SHERIFF: (Sings.) But since there’s no king around now, 5 ROBIN: You’d think at least one of them would have doubts. (MARIAN Show loyalty to me! ENTERS LEFT. She looks over her shoulder to be sure she is alone.) FRIAR TUCK: (To SHERIFF. Speaks.) So, now you’re spying on the people? I remember you. You’re the sheriff’s daughter, Marian. SHERIFF: (Speaks.) Why not? They’re my people. I can do what I want MARIAN: And you’re the famous Robin Hood… (Quiet, calm, and with them. efficient, she unlocks the cell door and opens it wide. ROBIN is 10 FRIAR TUCK: (Appalled. Speaks.) Oh, this is outrageous! (To SPIES.) 10 stunned.) …who is now free. And what about you? Where’s your respect? PRISONERS: Us, too?! Hey, what about us? (Etc.) REGAN: (Sings.) We always show the king respect MARIAN: Shhh! Yes, but go quietly. (PRISONERS sneak OFF, thrilled. And hold his honor dear. MARIAN watches them go and sighs heavily. To ROBIN.) The SIR DIVVY: (Sings.) Protecting him from enemies, bad news is they’ll be caught almost immediately. They’re your 15 Both far away and near. 15 distraction, so you can get away unnoticed. SIR GUY: (Sings.) We fight his foes and cut them down, ROBIN: But why are you doing this? This isn’t a trick, is it? And tear them limb from limb. MARIAN: (Smiles.) No. You may not believe this, Robin, but I’ve SPIES: (Sing.) But since there’s no king around now, listened to the tales and grown to admire you. I think what you’re Our loyalty’s to him! doing is right. And very brave. 20 20 SHERIFF: (Speaks.) It ought to be, given what you’re paid! (SPIES sing ROBIN: What you’re doing is pretty brave, too. as one by one they receive their payoffs from the SHERIFF.) MARIAN: Only because of you. Years ago, you said something to me, SPIES: (Sing.) Loyalty works, you see, Robin. In this very place. You said that I was like you, that I was a As long as there’s a coin in it for me! decent human being. Me! Me! Me! ROBIN: And you were. And you are. I can see it in your eyes. 25 SHERIFF: (Sings.) So, now you’ve got your money, 25 MARIAN: If I am to be true to that decent human being, I have no All my true and trusted men. choice but to release you. But you must go now. SIR DIVVY: (Sings.) Tomorrow we’ll go back to town, ROBIN: You know, now that you’ve opened this door you’ve made And do it all again. yourself an outlaw, too. Why not join us, Marian? You know we’re good people. Join me and the others in Sherwood Forest, fighting SIR GUY: (Sings.) We’ll show the people they should fear 30 for the good. Start a new life! 30 The terror we can bring. MARIAN: My place is here. You go on alone. (ROBIN doesn’t move.) SPIES: (Sing.) And once ev’ryone is loyal… Go ahead. You’re free! SHERIFF: (Sings.) I might as well be king! ROBIN: Funny, all I’ve hoped for was to escape this place. But now, for MARIAN: (ENTERS. Speaks.) I have information, Father. some reason, I’m finding it hard to leave. SHERIFF: (Speaks.) What news have you, Marian? 35 MARIAN: No second thoughts, Robin. (MUSIC CUE 12: “True to 35 MARIAN: (Speaks.) The boy, the one who protested the arrest of the Yourself.” Speaks.) You know what you have to do. Friar… he’s the one who ran into Lady Blackwood! (Sings.) I know the way is lonely and hard, SHERIFF: (Speaks.) Now that is interesting! There’s someone we can And at times it can seem like you’re always on guard. make an example of. Good work, Marian. The rest of you should But trust in that voice you hear deep down inside. be as loyal as her! 40 You’ll know what to do when your heart is your guide.

16 37 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 So, just be true to yourself, 1 REGAN: Let the foolish friar make a bigger fool of himself! (More Follow the voice you hear. rowdy cheers.) When you’re true to yourself, FRIAR TUCK: (Stands and mounts the table, kneeling on it at SHERIFF’S Ev’rything will be clear. feet.) It was more like this… (Mocking himself explicitly, even more 5 ROBIN: (Speaks.) And what about you, Marian? Why do you stay? 5 than Sheriff mocked him. Over-the-top.) Please! Oh, please, please, MARIAN: (Speaks.) Loyalty. For all his faults, he’s my father. I owe him. please! Good sheriff! Kind sheriff! The most admired sheriff in all the land! (Laughter growing.) Please don’t take their money. ROBIN: (Sings.) I know you feel you’re being untrue Please! Find it in your big, loving heart to show mercy to your To the people you trusted to watch over you. people! (Riotous laughter.) But they’re on a journey to some darker place. 10 SIR DIVVY: (Laughing.) Oh, man! Now that’s funny! 10 Don’t follow them down as they’re falling from grace. SHERIFF: (Angry that he’s lost his crowd.) Enough! Now, my loyal spies, No, just be true to yourself. tell me all, anything suspicious in Nottingham? Follow the light within. Let it burst from your soul. REGAN: Yes, Sire! I saw a woman in a scarlet red cloak. I couldn’t see her face, but— Let your new life begin. 15 SHERIFF: A scarlet red cloak? Did she break any laws? 15 MARIAN: (Sings.) Oh, I know what is true, ’Cause my eyes are now wide open. REGAN: No, my liege, but it seemed like she was up to something. ROBIN: (Sings.) And I know what to do, SHERIFF: Something?! I need more than something! I need real ’Cause my heart is now wide open, too. (Takes MARIAN’S hand. crimes! Divvy, give me your report. Speaks.) Please come with me, Marian. SIR DIVVY: Uh… the blacksmith made a really strong shield today. 20 MARIAN: (Speaks) I want to, Robin. Maybe someday… 20 SHERIFF: And? ROBIN: (Speaks.) I’ll be waiting. SIR DIVVY: And… it was really strong. MARIAN/ROBIN: (Sing.) Just be true to yourself. SHERIFF: So you said. You’ll find your heart’s delight. SIR DIVVY: Have you ever watched Little John at work? His ironwork Just hold on to your dream. is so— 25 Ev’rything will be all right! (MUSIC OUT. BLACKOUT.) 25 SHERIFF: What? End of Scene Three SIR DIVVY: Um… strong? ACT TWO SHERIFF: (To the heavens.) Oh, why have you cursed me so? Scene Four FRIAR TUCK: God didn’t curse you, Sheriff. As for the people, well, that’s another story. LIGHTS UP: Nottingham Market. MUSIC CUE 13: “How Stories Grow.” ELLEN-A-DALE ENTERS RIGHT, strumming her lute. She observes as 30 SHERIFF: What? AVALEE and LINNAEN ENTER LEFT. FRIAR TUCK: Only behind your back, of course. (SPIES laugh.) AVALEE: (Speaks.) Did you hear the news? SHERIFF: (Kicks FRIAR TUCK, who tumbles to the ground. SPIES are stunned silent.) Such disloyalty! This is exactly why you’ll be in jail 30 LINNAEN: (Speaks.) What? this very night, Friar. Disloyalty to the kingdom gets you nothing. AVALEE: (Speaks.) Robin Hood escaped from prison! 35 (To SPIES.) Loyalty gets you everything, right? (SPIES cheer.) LINNAEN: (Speaks.) Again? (AVALEE and LINNAEN FREEZE in a tableau REGAN: Loyalty makes us stronger! (MUSIC CUE 6: “Loyalty.”) as ELLEN-A-DALE crosses CENTER.) SHERIFF: (Speaks.) Indeed it does, my child! And who among you is ELLEN-A-DALE: (Sings.) Robin was in prison, loyal? (SPIES cheer.) 35 Under lock and key. REGAN: (Sings.) Show loyalty to royalty, Oh, there wasn’t any hope for him, 40 Yes, that’s the thing to do. But somehow he broke free.

38 15 For preview only 1 I know that it seems 1 As news about the jailbreak Like he goes to extremes, Spread through hill and dale, But my father takes care of us all. Bit by bit it changed until it It may feel unfair, Grew to quite a tale. 5 Or be too much to bear, 5 And, oh, how stories grow! (AVALEE and LINNAEN UNFREEZE, as But subjects should always recall ROSEMARY and VIOLET ENTER. ELLEN-A-DALE steps to the side and That kings must be strong, observes, continuing to strum in rhythm to the music.) Or else things can go wrong. AVALEE: (Speaks.) Maybe the guard let him out. And my father takes care of us all. LINNAEN: (Speaks.) No, he’s loyal to the sheriff. Besides, he’s an idiot. 10 VILLAGERS: (Sing.) But he’s not the king! 10 ROSEMARY: (Speaks.) I heard that Robin opened the iron bars with No scepter does he bear. his bare hands! His words are untrue. VIOLET: (Speaks.) I heard he did it with his teeth! He spies on us, too. ELLEN-A-DALE: (Sings.) And, oh, how stories grow. His henchmen are ev’rywhere! ROSEMARY: (Speaks.) I heard that the sheriff doesn’t trust the 15 MARIAN: (Sings.) They’re here to protect. 15 guard anymore. Show my father respect. VIOLET: (Speaks.) I heard that Lady Blackwood doesn’t trust the He’ll always be there when you call. sheriff anymore. He’s done what he should, And it’s for your own good. AVALEE: (Speaks.) I heard that Marian doesn’t trust anyone anymore, and she ran away with the guard! 20 My father takes care of us all. My father takes care of us all. (MUSIC OUT. LIGHTS FADE to BLACK.) 20 ELLEN-A-DALE: (Sings.) And, oh, how stories grow. (MUSIC CONTINUES UNDER the following dialogue.) End of Scene Three LINNAEN: Marian ran away with the guard? MUSIC CUE 5a: “Scene Change.” AVALEE: Yeah! They’re opening their own chicken stand! ACT ONE LINNAEN: Really? Scene Four 25 AVALEE: (Sheepish.) No, I just made that up. LIGHTS UP: The citadel. SHERIFF and his SPIES, except MARIAN, LINNAEN: Oh, you… Chickens, chickens. Everything with you is laugh and make merry. SHERIFF stands upon a table. FRIAR TUCK’S chickens. (PETE, RUTH, MAYBE, and GINNY ENTER, excited.) 25 hands are bound, and he kneels on the ground in front of the table. VIOLET: Well, I heard that— SHERIFF: (Laughing, as if in the middle of a hilarious story. Speaks.) PETE: Wait! We’ve got the real story. Robin snuck up behind the sheriff …And then, and then… (Laughs, mocking.) …then, he says to me, 30 and bopped him on the head. “Oh, please! Please, sir! Have mercy on our village!” (Laughter from ALL but FRIAR TUCK.) Then, he says, “We are loyal!” Ha! GINNY: The sheriff got so mad, he sent for all his men! 30 (More laughter. Then, SHERIFF’S laughter fades a bit, and he turns RUTH: They rode up on horseback, but so did the outlaws. on FRIAR TUCK, angry.) Why aren’t you laughing, fool? MAYBE: They all fought like mad, and the arrows were flying like crazy! FRIAR TUCK: Because you’re telling it wrong. And you’re not funny. PETE: In all the confusion, Robin Hood escaped! SHERIFF: Oh, is that so? 35 GINNY: He grabbed a vine and swung to the highest tree! FRIAR TUCK: Yes, it was much funnier the way it actually happened. RUTH: He shouted to the sheriff, “You’ll never keep me in jail!” 35 If you told it right. PETE: Then he shot one single arrow and it knocked down ten men! SHERIFF: Up, fool! Tell it yourself, if you think you can tell it better. (Cheers.) ALL: Whoa! SIR GUY: ’At’s right, Sheriff! Show ’im who’s boss! (Cheers.) ELLEN-A-DALE: (Sings.) And, oh, how stories grow.

14 39 For preview only 1 MAYBE: (Speaks.) Um, maybe none of this is true. Did anyone really 1 SHERIFF: The prince will not be denied his tribute. see it? (They all look to one another murmuring “Well, no,” and “Not FRIAR TUCK: It’s not much of a tribute nor an offering if it’s taken really,” etc.) by force. AVALEE: (Sings.) I heard it from the milkmaid. SHERIFF: I’m warning you, Friar. Do not interfere, or I’ll have you 5 ROSEMARY: (Sings.) I heard it from the swain. 5 arrested for treason. VIOLET: (Sings.) And I heard it from the blacksmith who lives on FRIAR TUCK: But, Sheriff, these are your neighbors! Cherry Lane. SHERIFF: Very well. I’ll just have to make an example of you then. LINNAEN: (Sings.) I heard it from my uncle! Sir Guy! MAYBE: (Sings.) I heard it all from Ruth! SIR GUY: (Crosses to SHERIFF.) Yes, sir. 10 PETE: (Sings.) I heard it from the minstrel, 10 SHERIFF: Arrest the friar for treason. So it has to be the truth! SIR GUY: Yes, sir. (Detains FRIAR TUCK, who does not resist.) ALL: (Sing.) And, oh, how stories grow ROBIN: (Runs forth.) No! You can’t arrest him! And grow and grow and grow! SHERIFF: I can do as I please, boy! With a hey, nonny, nonny, LITTLE JOHN: (Rushes to ROBIN.) Off with you! (Pulls ROBIN aside.) 15 I told you so! Heigh-ho! (MUSIC OUT. BLACKOUT.) 15 ROBIN: But he’s arresting the friar! End Scene Four LITTLE JOHN: I know! And if you know what’s good for ya, you’ll go! Off ACT TWO with you! (Pushes ROBIN OFF. HAZEL rushes OFF, too. LITTLE JOHN Scene Five hands SHERIFF a coin.) For the prince. That ought to prove our LIGHTS UP: The citadel. SHERIFF holds court with his SPIES. LADY loyalty. Now, please let us get back to our work, Sheriff. BLACKWOOD, now his wife, is by his side. 20 SHERIFF: Marian! REGAN: (To SHERIFF.) I didn’t see much. It all happened so fast. I was MARIAN: (Steps forward.) Yes, Father? searching the woods for their hideout, and I came face-to-face with SHERIFF: Collect the prince’s offering. Take it to Lady Blackwood. 20 a woman in a dark red cloak. MARIAN: As you wish, Father. (Runs to the SPIES and collects what SHERIFF: Well, did she say anything? they’ve taken.) REGAN: No, but she seemed very familiar. I know I’ve seen her before. 25 SHERIFF: People of Nottingham, the prince will be pleased at your LADY BLACKWOOD: (Impatient, demanding.) Enough of this! This is a offerings of good faith. I advise you all not to forget your loyalties. waste of our time. What matters is Robin Hood! He is the one who Now, carry on with… (Finding the words.) …whatever it is you do 25 escaped! Where is he? here. Carry on, carry on! (SHERIFF and SPIES EXIT with FRIAR TUCK. SHERIFF: (Yells at his SPIES.) Yes, where is he?! (SPIES are stunned silent.) VILLAGERS, in dismay, carry on in the background. MARIAN begins 30 to EXIT with the money, but is stopped by the VILLAGERS’ anguish.) LADY BLACKWOOD: (Yells at SHERIFF, louder.) Where is he?! ROSEMARY: (Starts to cry.) It’s not fair. We’ve worked so hard! SHERIFF: I don’t know, my love, that’s what I’m trying to— VIOLET: (Comforts ROSEMARY.) There, there, Rosemary. It will be LADY BLACKWOOD: (Screams, impatient, to SPIES.) Where is he?! all right. 30 (SIR DIVVY stutters, nervous.) MARIAN: (Turns back to VILLAGERS.) You mustn’t be so upset. (MUSIC SIR GUY: (Eggs SIR DIVVY on.) Go on then. Show them what you found, 35 CUE 5: “My Father Takes Care of Us All.” Speaks.) My father is just you fool. doing his duty, and it’s your duty to support him. SIR DIVVY: (Holds up an arrow.) Your Majesties, I present to you this (Sings.) I know that it’s hard, arrow I found in Sherwood Forest. But we must be on guard. 35 LADY BLACKWOOD: An arrow! And where did you find it?(Overwhelmed, Our kingdom must always stand tall. SIR DIVVY is unsure how to respond. He starts to tell her but is

40 13 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 MOTHER MARY: (Shouts.) Children! (Claps three times. The ORPHANS 1 interrupted by SIR GUY, who is eager to jump in with this opportunity clap three times in response, except SAM, who can’t clap due to the to please.) chicken on his hand. He sheepishly returns it to AVALEE’S booth. SIR GUY: We found it near the road, milady. ORPHANS get back into line and follow NUNS OFF.) LADY BLACKWOOD: By the road you say? 5 SAYRA: (Crosses to ROBIN and HAZEL.) What ya got here? 5 SIR GUY/SIR DIVVY: (Eager to please.) Yes! HAZEL: We’re selling hunting arrows and bows. LADY BLACKWOOD: And not in some other part of the forest? SAYRA: Ooh! How much? (ROBIN and HAZEL look at one another. SIR GUY: No, it was right by the road. That’s where we found it! They’ve obviously not discussed this. They blurt at once.) LADY BLACKWOOD: So it could be any old arrow. ROBIN: Five shillings! SIR GUY: Well, I suppose. 10 HAZEL: (Over.) One shilling! (ROBIN and HAZEL look at one another. 10 LADY BLACKWOOD: (Angry.) Then it doesn’t really help us find Robin Blurt again.) Hood’s hideout, does it?! ROBIN: Four shillings! SHERIFF: That’s what I was going to say. HAZEL: (Over.) Two shillings! (ROBIN and HAZEL look at one another.) LADY BLACKWOOD: (Aside, to SHERIFF.) Oh, hush! (SHERIFF shushes, HAZEL/ROBIN: Three shillings! embarrassed. Shouts to SIR GUY.) Well?! 15 ROBIN: Each! (LITTLE JOHN approaches their stand.) 15 SIR GUY: (Also embarrassed.) No, it doesn’t help us find the SAYRA: Father! They’re selli— outlaws, milady. LITTLE JOHN: They’re breaking the law! LADY BLACKWOOD: (Sits. To SHERIFF.) Get these useless fools out HAZEL: How so, sir? of my sight. (To SPIES.) Away with you! Off! (SPIES rush OFF.) Now, LITTLE JOHN: Ya can’t sell nothing here ’less you got permission from where is your traitor daughter? 20 Lady Blackwood. She owns all the land ’round here. 20 SHERIFF: She’s not a traitor! My daughter has always been loyal HAZEL: We didn’t realize. to me! ROBIN: Where is this Lady Blackwood? I’ll go get her permission LADY BLACKWOOD: Well, rumor has it that she’s the one who helped right now. Robin Hood escape from jail! HAZEL: Yes, please tell us where she is. SHERIFF: Why, that’s ridiculous! 25 LITTLE JOHN: She lives in that fancy castle over yonder. 25 LADY BLACKWOOD: All the same, I don’t trust her. Where is she? SAYRA: She’s that lady you knocked over. Don’t you remember? Call for her! ROBIN/HAZEL: (Look at one another, deflated. Together.)Her? SHERIFF: (Calls, weakly.) Marian! (Rises, crosses RIGHT and calls OFF, stronger this time.) Marian! LITTLE JOHN: Anyway, you better take your sign and scram. Here comes the sheriff now! (ROBIN and HAZEL hide as the SHERIFF MARIAN: (ENTERS RIGHT and responds, dutiful, but more begrudging 30 than before.) Yes, Father? 30 ENTERS with MARIAN.) SHERIFF: People of Nottingham, our good King Richard has left us SHERIFF: (To LADY BLACKWOOD, cheerful.) There she is! for the Crusades… (VILLAGERS all murmur.) …leaving the good LADY BLACKWOOD: (To MARIAN.) Why weren’t you here to report with Prince John in charge of the kingdom. (More murmurs.) I’ve come the others? here today to collect your offerings of good will to the prince. I MARIAN: I was visiting the prisoners. 35 advise you to give handsomely to prove your love for our kingdom. 35 LADY BLACKWOOD: Oh! Down in the dungeon again, were you? (VILLAGERS erupts in protest, ad-lib.) Now, now! This is for the MARIAN: Yes, I was in the dungeons—again! The prisoners intrigue kingdom! (Protest continues. Frustrated, SHERIFF waves IN his me. There’ve never been so many of them before. SPIES.) Just… go! (SPIES move in and take from VILLAGERS’ money LADY BLACKWOOD: (To SHERIFF.) You see? boxes or purses by force, putting their collections in money bags.) MARIAN: (Fierce.) They have quite the stories to tell. 40 FRIAR TUCK: (Steps forward.) Please, good sir, have mercy on our village.

12 41 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 LADY BLACKWOOD: (Just as fierce.) I bet they do. 1 with ORPHANS marching behind in an orderly straight line, singing SHERIFF: (Claps his hands together loudly, eager to change the subject.) their school song.) So, how did the collection go today? ORPHANS: (Sing.) MARIAN: What collection? We’re from St. Michael’s School, 5 SHERIFF: Do you mean to tell me that you didn’t collect taxes today? 5 And we follow ev’ry rule. MARIAN: That’s exactly what I mean. And I’m never going to again! We let honor and duty be our guide. We’re well-behaved and orderly SHERIFF: Careful, my girl… And good as can be. MARIAN: What we’re doing is wrong! Can’t you see, Father? It was the We represent the orphanage with dignity and pride! (MUSIC OUT.) third collection of taxes this week. King Richard never— 10 MOTHER MARY: (Turns to ORPHANS and claps three times.) All right, 10 LADY BLACKWOOD: Enough! Hold that devil tongue of yours, girl! children. Enjoy the market! (ORPHANS scatter about shouting, and (Aside, to SHERIFF.) See? Didn’t I tell you? I swear, if you don’t set it’s suddenly chaos. GINNY stays by MOTHER MARY’S side.) her straight… ORPHANS: (Ad-lib.) Hooray! Look at this! Chickens! (Etc.) SHERIFF: (Quickly takes MARIAN under his wing and leads her MOTHER MARY: Children, children! Behave yourselves! DOWNSTAGE for a private chat. LADY BLACKWOOD sits.) Marian, 15 15 you know how much I love you… (Looks for a response. Gets SISTER PATIENCE: Be patient with them, Mother Mary. nothing but a stern look from MARIAN.) …and how important it is SISTER FORTHRIGHT: It’s been a while since the orphans have been to be loyal to England, to the king. You are still loyal to the throne, to market. aren’t you? MOTHER MARY: A little order would be nice. MARIAN: (Dutiful, but strong.) I am. GINNY: (Still at MOTHER MARY’S side.) That’s what I say. (To an 20 SHERIFF: Then you understand that we are only doing what Prince 20 ORPHAN.) Put that down! John asked us to do. SISTER FORTHRIGHT: Eh, a little chaos couldn’t hurt. Let ’em have MARIAN: I don’t believe you. their fun. SHERIFF: Marian! SAM: (At AVALEE’S booth, has one of her “naked” chickens on his hand MARIAN: You’re not! You’re just using his greed as an excuse for your like a puppet. [See PRODUCTION NOTES.]) Bawk, bawk, begawk! 25 own. And she’s made you worse! I know you’re both taking much 25 AVALEE: (Laughs.) Now, watch it there, young’in. These ain’t toys, y’know. more for yourselves! RUTH: (At VIOLET’S booth, proudly naming all the flowers.)Those SHERIFF: Do not speak of your stepmother that way! are roses, and those are violets, and those are chrys… (Can’t MARIAN: I’ll speak of… (Points.) …that woman any way I please! pronounce it.) …chyrsanthe— (LADY BLACKWOOD scoffs.) PETE: (At LITTLE JOHN’S booth, swinging one of the swords around.) 30 SHERIFF: (Torn, SHERIFF looks to LADY BLACKWOOD, then to MARIAN, 30 Say, ya got anything more my size? then back again. LADY BLACKWOOD gives him a stern, scolding LITTLE JOHN: Hey! Put that down! look.) Enough! You spend so much time in the dungeons, perhaps MAYBE: (Next to PETE.) Yeah. Maybe kids ain’t s’posed to have swords. you belong there, my girl! RUTH: Chyrsanth-uh, uh… MARIAN: Perhaps I do! (Presents her wrists.) Lock me up with the SAM: (With the chicken.) Begawk! Begawk! 35 rest of them, Father! (SHERIFF is shocked, uncertain of what to do. 35 RUTH: Mums! Seeing his doubt, MARIAN storms OFF.) SISTER FORTHRIGHT: Well, maybe a little less chaos would be a SHERIFF: Marian! (Looks to LADY BLACKWOOD, who rolls her eyes, good thing. pleased with herself.) Oh, don’t act like you know you’re right. What am I to do with her? Just abandon her? SISTER PATIENCE: Order is a virtue, after all. 40 LADY BLACKWOOD: Perhaps.

42 11 For preview only 1 SHERIFF: (Speaks.) Of course, my princess. Only the best for you! 1 SHERIFF: Don’t be cruel. She’s the daughter of my— LADY BLACKWOOD: (Speaks.) Princess? I like the sound of that! Too LADY BLACKWOOD: (Angry.) I’m your wife now, aren’t I? bad you’re not a prince! SHERIFF: You are, you are, my dove. Still… (Sighs.) …what am I to do SHERIFF: (Sings.) Don’t fret, my pet. with her? 5 The plan’s all set, 5 LADY BLACKWOOD: Do what you’ve always done with her—use her And nothing at all can go wrong. to do your bidding. LADY BLACKWOOD: (Sings.) And I bet you can guess SHERIFF: How so? What I must express. LADY BLACKWOOD: To draw out Robin Hood. (SHERIFF looks confused. If you want to, you can sing along. MARIAN sneaks back ON, unnoticed, and overhears their plans.) Tell 10 SHERIFF: (Sings.) I do! 10 me, what is Robin’s greatest weakness? LADY BLACKWOOD: SHERIFF: (Doesn’t follow.) Lack of money? (Sings.) ’Cause by this point you should know the song! LADY BLACKWOOD: No, you fool! It’s his arrogance! His pride! LADY BLACKWOOD/SHERIFF: SHERIFF: Oh yes, that. (Sings.) What we really want is money LADY BLACKWOOD: And what is his greatest strength? 15 Lots and lots and lots of money! 15 SHERIFF: He’s the greatest archer in the land. All we really want is money, LADY BLACKWOOD: Indeed. So, we shall hold a contest—an archery And we gotta have it now! contest—to name the greatest archer in all the land! Yeah, what we really want is money, SHERIFF: Ooh! That’s good! Money, money, money, money! LADY BLACKWOOD: And Marian will be the prize! 20 Are ya list’nin’ to me, honey? We really gotta have it now! 20 SHERIFF: Marian’s the prize? LADY BLACKWOOD: (Speaks.) See to it that you bleed a little more LADY BLACKWOOD: (Agitated that SHERIFF doesn’t follow.) Don’t be out of the people when you collect. Your “princess” needs to such a fool! Yes! Marian’s the prize! I told you there are rumors look dazzling. about her and Robin Hood. Perhaps they’re in love? 25 LADY BLACKWOOD/SHERIFF: (Sing.) We really gotta have it, SHERIFF: Oh, don’t be ridiculous! We really gotta have it, 25 LADY BLACKWOOD: Ha! With the chance to show off and to win We really gotta have it now! (MUSIC OUT. BLACKOUT.) Marian’s hand, he’s is sure to come out from hiding. End of Scene Two SHERIFF: Archery contest? But this is all nonsense! He will win! You MUSIC CUE 3a: “Scene Change.” don’t want Marian to marry Robin Ho— LADY BLACKWOOD: (Belts.) Of course I don’t! I want to find him and ACT ONE 30 have him hanged! Scene Three SHERIFF: (Embarrassed.) As do I, my dove. (MARIAN, having heard LIGHTS UP: Nottingham Market. VILLAGERS sell their wares, BEGGAR enough, EXITS quietly but angrily.) 30 WOMAN and FRIAR TUCK are also ONSTAGE. ROBIN and HAZEL ENTER LADY BLACKWOOD: Then trust me. This is the perfect plan. And with with bows and arrows and put up a sign that reads, “Archeree Supplize.” Robin Hood gone for good, just think of what that means for us. HAZEL: You think there are any archers in Nottingham, brother? 35 SHERIFF: Um… (Afraid to guess wrong.) ROBIN: I hope so. Otherwise, we’ll soon be begging for our supper again. LADY BLACKWOOD: (Leads him.) Something we both really want… BEGGAR WOMAN: (Rushes to ROBIN.) Alms! (MUSIC CUE 13a: “What I Really Want—Reprise.”) 35 ROBIN: Not today, sorry. (BEGGAR WOMAN blows a raspberry at ROBIN SHERIFF: (Gets it, speaks.) Oh! and returns to her spot. MUSIC CUE 4: “Alma Mater.” NUNS ENTER (Sings.) What we really want is money!

10 43 For preview only 1 LADY BLACKWOOD/SHERIFF: (Sing.) Money, money, money, money! 1 LADY BLACKWOOD/SHERIFF: (Sing.) What we really want is money! We’ll throw them in the moat! We really gotta have it, SHERIFF: (Sings.) How neat, my sweet, We really gotta have it, Our plan’s complete. 5 We really gotta have it, now! (MUSIC OUT. BLACKOUT.) 5 We’ve authority, power, and land. End of Scene Five And while that’s all great MUSIC CUE 13b: “Scene Change.” And I just can’t wait, There is something that is far more grand. ACT TWO LADY BLACKWOOD: (Sings.) What’s that? Scene Six 10 SHERIFF: (Sings.) And you simply have to understand. LIGHTS UP: Sherwood Forest. ROBIN and the other OUTLAWS are What I really want is money, celebrating his return. Lots and lots and lots of money! ROBIN: …And that guard! All he did was brag. (Imitates GUARD.) “I All I really want is money! 10 am the best, bravest, most wonderful guard in all the world!” Oh, And I gotta have it now! I wish I could have seen his face when he got back to the cell and 15 Yeah, what I really want is money, saw the door wide open. (ALL laugh.) Again! (They laugh harder.) Money, money, money, money! HAZEL: Oh, brother, it’s so good to have you back! Are ya list’nin’ to me, honey? ROBIN: Thanks, Hazel. I was starting to get a little lonely for you all. I really gotta have it now! 15 LITTLE JOHN: We were coming up with a really good plan to get you SHERIFF: (Clears his throat. Speaks.) Ahem. And as for us and out, but all of a sudden, here you were! 20 our nuptials? SAYRA: It’s been two days now. Why won’t you tell us how you got out? LADY BLACKWOOD: (Sings.) Don’t fear, my dear. ROBIN: Someone let me out. The other prisoners, too. (Thoughtful.) The wedding’s near, Someone very brave. A person could get in a lot of trouble for And we’ll finally have all we need. 20 doing that, and I won’t betray a trust. (Bright, again.) Let’s just say Then as quick as a flash, I have more friends than I realized! 25 We’ll be flush with cash! SAM: (Hears a noise.) Who comes here? (SCARLET ENTERS carrying Let our clever little plan proceed. a sack of goods.) SHERIFF: (Sings.) Yes, ma’am! LITTLE JOHN: Ah, it’s Scarlet! We’ve been waiting for you. LADY BLACKWOOD: (Sings.) And it veritably will succeed! 25 SCARLET: Greetings, all. I have your supplies from the townsfolk. LADY BLACKWOOD/SHERIFF: FRIAR TUCK: Got any of those chickens from Avalee? 30 (Sing.) ’Cause what we really want is money, SCARLET: As a matter of fact, yes. She said to give the plumpest one Lots and lots and lots of money! to you, Friar! All we really want is money, FRIAR TUCK: (Chuckles, good-natured.) A plump fryer for a plump Friar! And we gotta have it now! 30 (SCARLET continues to unpack her sack of supplies.) Yeah, what we really want is money, HAZEL: Oh, Scarlet, you and the townsfolk are so good to us. Food, 35 Money, money, money, money! and herbs— Are ya list’nin’ to me, honey? SAYRA: And feathers for our arrows! We really gotta have it now! SAM: I knew those would come in handy! LADY BLACKWOOD: (Speaks.) I won’t have just some ordinary 35 SCARLET: It’s an honor to help you after all the good you’ve done. wedding, you know! SAM: We owe it all to you for getting us out of jail that time. Hey, I wonder if you’re the one who let Robin out.

44 9 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 LADY BLACKWOOD: (ENTERS in a huff. SHERIFF dotes on her.) Where 1 SCARLET: No, it wasn’t me. I have no idea who did. (Looks to ROBIN, were you this morning? who shrugs noncommittally.) SHERIFF: I was here in the citadel, dusting the chains and shackles LITTLE JOHN: Any other news from Nottingham? in the dungeon. SCARLET: The sheriff and his wife have announced a contest. 5 LADY BLACKWOOD: Dusting them? 5 SAYRA: What do you mean? What kind of a contest? SHERIFF: Yes, the people of Nottingham are so… (Agonizes.) …good. SCARLET: An archery contest. They’re inviting every archer in the whole They never break the law! kingdom to compete. And whoever wins will get their daughter’s LADY BLACKWOOD: So, you were here while I was being brutalized by hand in marriage. hooligans in Nottingham Market! ROBIN: What? You mean Marian? 10 SHERIFF: Gracious! You weren’t hurt were you, my lamb? 10 SCARLET: Yes. LADY BLACKWOOD: I could have been killed! ROBIN: Ha! Why, this is wonderful news! SHERIFF: How can I make it up to you? LITTLE JOHN: Don’t be so sure of that, Robin. LADY BLACKWOOD: Exert control! Maintain law and order! It’s your ROBIN: Why not? Oh, wouldn’t I just love to show all those knights one job! and nobles how to shoot an arrow. I’ll get a bullseye every time. 15 SHERIFF: Yes, my dove. I’ll arrest someone to make an example of 15 I’ll bring them all to their knees! I’d better go make sure my arrows them. And you’ll be pleased to know I’ve already made such plans. are the finest and sharpest ever! (EXITS, excited.) LADY BLACKWOOD: See to it that you do. SAYRA: Father, why are you concerned? SHERIFF: Speaking of plans… (Draws nearer.) …our bigger plans are LITTLE JOHN: Something’s not right about this contest. I wonder if— still in order? SAM: Shhh! Quiet! Someone’s coming. 20 LADY BLACKWOOD: Yes. In fact, I believe our plans have just gotten 20 MARIAN: (From OFFSTAGE) Robin? Robin, are you there? much easier. SCARLET: It’s Marian. Hide! (OUTLAWS hide.) SHERIFF: How so? MARIAN: (ENTERS.) Robin? Where are you? (Sees SCARLET.) Oh! It’s LADY BLACKWOOD: King Richard has left for the Crusades! you. Who are you? Why are you always following me? SHERIFF: Ah, the king is gone! SCARLET: I’m watching out for you, Marian. Like I always have. 25 LADY BLACKWOOD: Yes, Prince John is now in charge. He’s already 25 MARIAN: Hmph! Seems more like spying to me. Do you know where directed the lords to tighten their grip on the villagers. Robin is? I must find him! SHERIFF: Which means… he’ll bless our plans to wed and unite SCARLET: Why are you looking for him? our property? MARIAN: I’ve come to warn him! He’s in terrible danger! LADY BLACKWOOD: It’s as good as done. SAM: (Leaps out.) Don’t trust her! Let’s get her! (OUTLAWS come out 30 SHERIFF: (Calculates.) And more land means more power for us. 30 from behind trees and hold MARIAN’S arms behind her back.) LADY BLACKWOOD: Yes, and we are instructed to collect additional SCARLET: Wait! Let her speak. What sort of danger is Robin in? moneys for the kingdom. MARIAN: It’s the archery contest. It’s all a big trap to get Robin to SHERIFF: (Greedy.) Ooh! More money? come out of hiding. LADY BLACKWOOD: Yes, but it’s for the prince. (Catches herself.) Well, LITTLE JOHN: I knew there was something going on. (ROBIN ENTERS, 35 for the kingdom, I mean. A loyalty offering. (MUSIC CUE 3: “What I 35 unseen by OTHERS, and observes quietly from the side.) Really Want.” Speaks.) See to it you take a collection immediately. MARIAN: My father knows how proud and brave Robin is, and that he (Sings.) The town won’t deny us. wouldn’t miss the chance to show off. Once he shows up at the We’ve got them by the throat. contest, they’ll capture and hang him! And if they defy us… SAYRA: And why do you care? You’re the one who said Sheriff is only 40 doing what’s right!

8 45 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 MARIAN: (Ashamed.) Yes, I used to think that my father takes care 1 Corrupt as he can be. of us all. Now I know he only takes care of himself. I was loyal to But his daughter believes he is good. him. But not anymore. Just the way any daughter would. (EXITS. MUSIC OUT. ELLEN-A- SCARLET: Oh, Marian. I’ve waited so long for you to see that for DALE EXITS. LIGHTS UP on the citadel. SHERIFF paces. There is a 5 yourself. Your mother would be so proud! 5 KNOCK from OFF.) MARIAN: What are you saying? How could you know that? SHERIFF: Who’s there? SCARLET: I knew your mother, Marian. She was my sister. I’m your MARIAN: (Steps ON.) It’s me, Father. Aunt Scarlet. (ALL murmur surprise. SCARLET lowers her hood and SHERIFF: Marian! What news have you, my darling? continues.) Your mother loved you so much, Marian. As she was MARIAN: There are newcomers in town. 10 dying, she asked me to watch over you. She knew your father had 10 SHERIFF: Oh? grown too ambitious and greedy. She hoped one day you would see the light and be true to the best inside you. MARIAN: Yes, a boy and his sister. Both about my age. They spotted me before I could overhear more of their plans. ROBIN: (Steps forward, smiling.) Yes, Marian. Just be true to yourself. SHERIFF: Hmmm, does Lady Blackwood know of the newcomers? MARIAN: Robin! MARIAN: She was in town to meet with Linnaen about cloth for the 15 ROBIN: (Crosses to her side.) I knew you’d come. I was waiting. 15 wedding. I stayed close enough to see that the boy ran her over (OUTLAWS let her go, except for SAM.) and knocked her to the ground. SAM: (Unsure.) Hold on! How do you know you can trust her? Maybe SHERIFF: He assaulted her?! this is all a trap! MARIAN: Not exactly—it was an accident. She didn’t seem to notice ROBIN: I trust her with my life. Marian is the one who freed me from they were strangers. 20 jail. (SAM lets her go, and ALL cheer.) 20 SHERIFF: Boy and a girl, you say? SCARLET: (Embraces MARIAN.) Oh, my child. How proud I am of you! All these years I’ve hoped we could somehow be family again. But MARIAN: Yes. your father forbade me to see you. SHERIFF: Both your age and unsupervised? No parents? MARIAN: Dear Aunt Scarlet, I’m so happy! You are my family! MARIAN: None that I saw, sir. 25 HAZEL: We all feel like family here, Marian. (MUSIC CUE 13c: “Fight for SHERIFF: How… peculiar. Well, this is the kind of information I need What Is Right—Reprise.” Speaks.) Will you stay and fight with us? 25 more of. (Beams at MARIAN with pride.) You are your father’s ROBIN: (Holds her hand. Speaks.) Please join us! daughter, Marian! I’ve always said you were my most loyal and useful aid. Watch them. See if this develops further. MARIAN: (Speaks.) Of course I will, Robin! MARIAN: Yes, Father. SAM: (Sings.) Your friends can be your family. REGAN: (ENTERS.) Sire, Your Lady approaches. 30 FRIAR TUCK: (Sings.) The family you choose. 30 SHERIFF: Send her in. HAZEL: (Sings.) We get along. We’re united and strong. REGAN: Yes, Sire. (EXITS.) SAYRA: (Sings.) We can never lose! SHERIFF: Please go now, Marian. OTHERS: (Sing.) Never lose! MARIAN: But if she’s to be my new— ALL: (Sing.) Fight for what is right. 35 For things the way SHERIFF: Don’t ask questions, child, just go! Go! They ought to be. 35 MARIAN: (Frowns.) Why must I always leave the room when she All together is around? Like a family! SHERIFF: Just do as I say, child! All together MARIAN: Yes, Father. (EXITS.) 40 We are family!

46 7 For preview only 1 ROBIN: (Sings.) It’s not that I’m braggin’, 1 We’re a family! (MUSIC OUT. Direct segue to MUSIC CUE 13d: So, stop your tongues waggin’. “Playoff.” LIGHTS FADE to BLACK.) I won’t cause you trouble, End Scene Six I make no demand. ACT TWO 5 I’ve arrows to sell here, I think I’ll do well here. Scene Seven So show me the best place LIGHTS UP: A clearing in another part of Sherwood Forest. KING RICHARD To open up my own stand! is seated on a rock, accompanied by two (or more) GUARDS OF THE KING. HAZEL: (Sings.) Oh, Robin, please, 5 ELLEN-A-DALE ENTERS. She sees him and immediately bows. 10 You’re always such a tease. ELLEN-A-DALE: Your Highness! We can’t be sure we’re safe here, KING RICHARD: You there! Come forward. There are no guarantees. ELLEN-A-DALE: Yes, Sire. ROBIN: (Sings.) Don’t fret, my dear sister, KING RICHARD: Who are you? Why do you roam the forest? Nor you, ma’am and mister. 10 ELLEN-A-DALE: I am a troubadour, Sire. I once belonged in your castle. 15 I’ll tell that fine lady After you left for the Crusades, Prince John had no need of me. I mean well—I do! KING RICHARD: Sing to me, minstrel, while I rest here from my I’m here to befriend you. journey. I long to hear the songs of our people. (MUSIC CUE 13e: Don’t mean to offend you. “Dark into Light—Reprise.”) I know where my place is. 15 ELLEN-A-DALE: (Speaks.) Yes, Sire. 20 It’s right here beside you. (Sings.) The sheriff was cruel, the people cried out, VILLAGERS: (Sing.) Know your place. But Robin Hood rode through the night. Don’t step outta line. He took back from the rich what belonged to the poor, It sounds like you’re sincere. And turned what was wrong into right. Know your place. 20 He turned what was dark into light. (MUSIC OUT.) 25 Know your place, KING RICHARD: Who is this Robin Hood you sing of? And we’ll make a home for you here. ELLEN-A-DALE: His tale is told far and wide, Sire. He has fought HAZEL: (Speaks.) Good Friar, my brother and I are orphans and— bravely for justice in your absence. The people have been greatly ROBIN: (Speaks.) Is there an inn around? wronged by the prince and the sheriff. HAZEL: (Speaks.) Robin! You know we can’t afford it! 25 KING RICHARD: I see. Perhaps I shall observe the situation a while 30 FRIAR TUCK: (Speaks.) Say no more. We have spare beds to offer at before making my return known. the monastery. ELLEN-A-DALE: There is to be a grand archery contest, Sire. All the VILLAGERS: (Sing.) We’ll make a home for you here. (MUSIC OUT. BLACKOUT.) nobles and the people are sure to attend. End of Scene One KING RICHARD: Hmmm. Perhaps there will also be a surprise guest. 30 Say nothing of this to anyone. ACT ONE ELLEN-A-DALE: No, Sire, I won’t. Scene Two KING RICHARD: And I do remember you well, Ellen-A-Dale. Don’t MUSIC CUE 2a: “The Sheriff.” SPOTLIGHT UP on ELLEN-A-DALE, who worry. Your place at my court will be restored. ENTERS on the FORESTAGE, strumming her lute. ELLEN-A-DALE: (Overjoyed.) Thank you, Sire! (LIGHTS FADE to BLACK.) 35 ELLEN-A-DALE: (Sings.) In a castle in the woods End Scene Seven Lives a man who is cruel to the people. He’s the Sheriff of Nottingham, 35 MUSIC CUE 13f: “Scene Change.”

6 47 For preview only ACT TWO 1 HAZEL: (Rushes to ROBIN’S side, curtsies.) Your pardon, good lady. Scene Eight My brother and I are travelers who’ve only just arrived here in 1 LIGHTS UP: The archery contest. SHERIFF, LADY BLACKWOOD, and Nottingham. We seek nothing but good will. MARIAN are seated UP LEFT. REGAN stands near them. MAYBE, RUTH, LADY BLACKWOOD: (Looks HAZEL and ROBIN over, condescending, PETE, GINNY, NUNS, and VILLAGERS are all seated on benches UP 5 then turns her attention to LINNAEN.) See to it to bring your best RIGHT as an audience. fabrics to me at my home. I’ll inform my court to expect your arrival. 5 REGAN: (Announces.) Gentlemen and ladyfolk! The three finalists! (Looks with reproach once more at ROBIN and HAZEL, then EXITS in Sir Brahme of North Cumberland! (SOUND EFFECT: FANFARE as a huff. VILLAGERS watch her go. ROBIN laughs as she leaves. HAZEL SIR BRAHME ENTERS LEFT to cheers from the CROWD.) Sir Guy of punches ROBIN on the arm.) Gisbourne! (SOUND EFFECT: FANFARE as SIR GUY ENTERS LEFT to 10 AVALEE: Be careful there, lad. even greater cheers.) And Sir Bullard of Locksley! (SOUND EFFECT: VIOLET: You’ll get us all in trouble! 10 FANFARE as ROBIN, in disguise as a knight, ENTERS LEFT to the LINNAEN: You can’t treat Lady Blackwood like that! (MUSIC CUE 2: greatest applause.) To your positions, contestants! (SIR BRAHME, “Know Your Place.”) SIR GUY, and ROBIN EXIT DOWN RIGHT.) ROSEMARY: (Speaks.) And you certainly can’t laugh at her! SHERIFF: (To LADY BLACKWOOD, as they go.) Where is Robin Hood? 15 VILLAGERS: (Sing.) Know your place. LADY BLACKWOOD: Patience, my dear. He’ll show himself. Don’t step outta line. 15 REGAN: (Calls OFF RIGHT.) Sir Bullard, fire! (SOUND EFFECT: ARROW Be careful what you do. RELEASE. CROWD’S gaze goes from RIGHT to LEFT as they watch Know your place. the “arrow” fly to the target, followed by cheers.)Sir Brahme, fire! Know your place, (SOUND EFFECT: ARROW RELEASE. CROWD’S gaze goes from 20 Or bad things will happen to you. RIGHT to LEFT, followed by groans and cheers.) Sir Guy, fire! (SOUND ROBIN: (Speaks.) What are they talking about? 20 EFFECT: ARROW RELEASE. CROWD’S gaze goes from RIGHT to LEFT, followed by cheers.) Sir Divvy, come forward! (SIR DIVVY ENTERS FRIAR TUCK: (Speaks.) You should heed their advice, son. That was LEFT with a target. Two arrows are bullseyes and another is off to Lady Blackwood. She expects us to treat her with great respect. the side. ROBIN, SIR GUY, and SIR BRAHME ENTER RIGHT.) Give us ROBIN: (Speaks.) I respect everyone—including myself! the results. 25 (Sings.) I know where my place is 25 SIR DIVVY: Well, this one’s out… (Removes the “off-to-the-side” arrow.) Like I know where my face is. …but good show, Sir Brahme! (SIR BRAHME hangs his head and And no one need show me crosses to the side crowd, to kind applause.) Sir Guy and Sir Bullard My left or right hand. are dead even! (Cheers.) They’re right where they should be. SHERIFF: It is a tie! There shall be another round! (Aside to LADY 30 I knew that they would be, 30 BLACKWOOD.) That gives Robin Hood more time to show up. And it’s plain where my place is. REGAN: Contestants, take your places! (ROBIN and SIR GUY EXIT It’s right here where I stand! DOWN RIGHT. Beat. Looks at SIR DIVVY. Beat. Impatient.) Sir Divvy! VILLAGERS: (Sing.) Know your place. Set up the target! Don’t step outta line. SHERIFF: Take your time, Sir Divvy. (SIR DIVVY EXITS LEFT. OUTLAWS 35 Be careful what you say. 35 ENTER UP RIGHT and join the CROWD. MARIAN sees them and Know your place. distracts the SHERIFF as they ENTER.) Know your place, MARIAN: (Playing a part.) Father, please reconsider. Please don’t Or bad things are coming your way. make me marry one of these strangers. AVALEE: (Speaks.) Well, you’re a cocky one, lad. LADY BLACKWOOD: Hush, Marian! 40 LITTLE JOHN: (Speaks.) You seem to think a lot of yourself!

48 5 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 HAZEL: Doesn’t look like much. 1 SHERIFF: (To MARIAN.) I’ve told you, Marian, this is for the good of ROBIN: It’s perfect! Here we make a home. Here we find refuge. Here the kingdom. we begin our new legacy! MARIAN: But how? HAZEL: (Looks around and sighs, then looks at ROBIN and smiles.) SHERIFF: Please, just trust me, Marian. 5 Your hope is encouraging, brother. 5 LITTLE JOHN: (Aside, to FRIAR TUCK, whose eyes are closed.) Are you BEGGAR WOMAN: (Cries.) Alms! all right? AVALEE: Chickens here! Freshly plucked! FRIAR TUCK: (To LITTLE JOHN.) I’m in prayer. May our plan work out. FRIAR TUCK: Alms, alms for the poor! LITTLE JOHN: It all depends on Marian. ROBIN: (Hands FRIAR TUCK a coin, proud.) A penny to you for our good SAM: (Overhears their conversation.) She’ll come through for us, I 10 luck, Friar! (BEGGAR WOMAN is frustrated by FRIAR TUCK’S success.) 10 know she will! HAZEL: Robin, no! REGAN: The target is ready! Sir Guy, fire! (SOUND EFFECT: ARROW FRIAR TUCK: Alms for good luck? RELEASE. CROWD’S gaze goes from RIGHT to LEFT, followed by ROBIN: Yes, my sister and I need all the luck we can get. cheers.) Sir Bullard, fire! (SOUND EFFECT: ARROW RELEASE. CROWD’S gaze goes from RIGHT to LEFT, followed by louder cheers.) FRIAR TUCK: (Laughs and tosses the coin back to ROBIN.) In that 15 Come forward, contestants! (ROBIN and SIR GUY ENTER and cross 15 case, keep your coin until you learn the true meaning of alms, to CENTER.) young one. SIR DIVVY: (Rushes ON LEFT with the target. This time there is one HAZEL: Thank you, good Friar. We really haven’t a penny to spare. complete arrow, a perfect bullseye, surrounded by the shards of a ROBIN: Very well, someone else can have my good luck! (Tosses the shattered arrow.) A double bullseye—look! (Shows the target.) Sir coin to BEGGAR WOMAN.) 20 Guy’s arrow hit dead center, but Sir Bullard’s arrow also hit dead 20 HAZEL: Robin, no! center, completely shattering Sir Guy’s arrow! (Loudest cheers of all.) BEGGAR WOMAN: (Eager, grabs the coin and then crosses to FRIAR SHERIFF: (Stands, amazed.) It seems we have our winner! TUCK.) Ha! (Blows a raspberry at FRIAR TUCK and EXITS. FRIAR LADY BLACKWOOD: No, no, no! We need to wait for Robi— I mean, TUCK quietly laughs it off.) there may be more contestants still to come. We should try our ROBIN: What was that about? 25 best to accommodate latecomers. 25 FRIAR TUCK: Nothing much. But you just made her day. She hates AVALEE: Announce the winner! (CROWD responds in agreement.) that I get more money than she does. Were I in her position, I’d SHERIFF: Gentlemen and ladyfolk, please rise and applaud the probably… (Blows a raspberry.) …me too. (Chuckles.) Everything I greatest archer in all the land, Sir Bullard of Locksley! (Loud cheers collect goes back to her anyway. (LADY BLACKWOOD appears from again. ROBIN steps forward and bows to the crowd.) behind the textiles and prepares to leave the market.) 30 MARIAN: Father, may I approach the man who is to be my husband? 30 ROBIN: Look around, Hazel! There’s a lady selling hens, she’s selling SHERIFF: You may. cloth, a blacksmith over there, and there’s a girl who’s… (Points at MARIAN. Startled at being pointed out, MARIAN runs OFF.) … MARIAN: (Crosses to ROBIN and removes his disguise.) It’s him! It’s acting very strange. But no one is selling what we’ll be selling. Robin Hood! (ALL gasp as SPIES draw swords and threaten ROBIN. Arrows! It’s perfect—we’ll be rich! (In his enthusiasm, ROBIN runs There is no escape.) 35 into LADY BLACKWOOD, knocking her to the ground. Some other 35 SHERIFF: Excellent work, Marian! You are indeed your father’s daughter. VILLAGERS who see this chuckle, some gasp. Apologetic, ROBIN Now that we have the criminal right where we want him, that is, goes to help LADY BLACKWOOD up.) My apologies, ma’am. I didn’t um, apprehended, there must be an immediate execution, before see you there. he escapes yet again! (CROWD gasps. To SPIES.) At the count of LADY BLACKWOOD: (Refuses ROBIN’S assistance and rises to her feet, three you are to attack. Marian, stand clear of the criminal. 40 livid.) Does no one in this flea-infested village know their place? 40 MARIAN: No. If Robin is to be killed for his crimes, then so must I, because I’m the one who released him from jail!

4 49 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only 1 SHERIFF: Marian! No! What are you doing? 1 LADY BLACKWOOD: I am to be wed soon, and I’ll need a great many LADY BLACKWOOD: So be it! Let’s be done with both of them! of your best fabrics. SCARLET: (ENTERS and runs to MARIAN’S side. Pulling back her hood.) LINNAEN: A wedding? Oh, how exciting! Who’s the lucky man? You’ll kill me as well, Sheriff? You remember me, don’t you? Your LADY BLACKWOOD: (Haughty.) How dare you question the affairs of 5 late wife’s dear sister? 5 your ladyship! Do not forget your station. SHERIFF: Scarlet? LINNAEN: Your pardon, milady. LADY BLACKWOOD: (To SHERIFF.) Silence, you fool! (To SCARLET.) No LADY BLACKWOOD: Now, what have you that befits a lady of matter your relation to the sheriff, you must pay for your crimes! exalted rank? (LITTLE JOHN, SAYRA, FRIAR TUCK, HAZEL, and SAM run CENTER LINNAEN: (Sings.) See my nice, white linen? 10 and stand with MARIAN, SCARLET, and ROBIN.) 10 I’m weavin’ and a-spinnin’. LITTLE JOHN: You will have to execute us as well, for we are guilty of In this fine thread, crimes against the state! You will soon be wed, LADY BLACKWOOD: All the better! Let’s be done with all of them! And his heart you’ll be a-winnin’! SHERIFF: Maybe we should reconsid— Come and buy 15 LADY BLACKWOOD: On the count of three. One… two... (MOTHER 15 My “fittin’ for a weddin’” linen. MARY, SISTER FORTHRIGHT, and SISTER PATIENCE join the GROUP.) LADY BLACKWOOD: (Speaks.) And the rest of you. Have you goods MOTHER MARY: And you will execute us as well? (AVALEE and worthy of me? LINNAEN stand from their place, followed by the OTHERS, as MERCHANTS: (Sing to LADY BLACKWOOD, who listens half-heartedly.) they speak.) We love to sell our wares. 20 AVALEE/LINNAEN: And us? 20 NUNS: (Sing.) Ooh, nonny, nonny! VIOLET/ROSEMARY: And us? MERCHANTS: (Sing.) To folks from far and wide. RUTH/GINNY/PETE/MAYBE: And us? NUNS: (Sing.) Ooh, nonny, nonny! SHERIFF: Stop! I can’t take any more of this! MERCHANTS: (Sing.) They’re made with care, LADY BLACKWOOD: This is nonsense! (To SPIES.) One… two… The price is fair, 25 We offer them with pride. 25 SHERIFF: (To LADY BLACKWOOD.) But we can’t possibl— LADY BLACKWOOD: (Angry, more determined.) One! Two! NUNS: (Sing.) Ooh! Ah! Nonny, nonny! (Bored of the sales pitch, LADY BLACKWOOD disappears behind the rack of textiles.) KING RICHARD: (Steps ON from the shadows.) Hold! Lower your swords! (SPIES lower their weapons. ELLEN-A-DALE follows him ON.) ALL: (Sing.) We welcome all to Nottingham. Come and stay! VIOLET: It’s the king! 30 MERCHANTS: (Sing.) There’s no better guarantee! 30 ROSEMARY: King Richard! (Gasps from the CROWD as they ALL kneel.) NUNS: (Sing.) There’s no finer things to see! KING RICHARD: What is going on here? Who is this man you mean to execute? ALL: (Sing.) There’s no better place to be on Market Day! CROWD: (Chants softly.) Robin Hood! Robin Hood! Robin Hood! NUNS: (Sing.) Nonny, nonny! Nonny, nonny! KING RICHARD: Silence! (CROWD goes silent.) You are this Robin ALL: (Sing.) Nonny, nonny! Hey! (MUSIC OUT. VILLAGERS resume their 35 35 Hood they speak of? business. NUNS gather the ORPHANS and EXIT.) ROBIN: (Rises, cautious, but confident.) I am, Your Majesty! ROBIN: (ENTERS, beaming, followed by a less certain HAZEL.) Here we are, Hazel. Nottingham. Here we build our future! KING RICHARD: And who are you to me? Who are you to my people? HAZEL: (Looks around.) Is this the place, Robin? ROBIN: (Humble.) I… I… I could not say. BEGGAR WOMAN: (Tries to get ROBIN’S attention.) Alms! Alms for 40 the poor!

50 3 For preview only 1 NUNS: (Sing.) Nonny, nonny! Nonny, nonny! 1 AVALEE: (Rises, with confidence.) Well, if he can’t say it, I can! Nonny, nonny! Hey, nonny, nonny! (Shocked reactions and all attention toward AVALEE.) He is the Nonny, nonny! Nonny, nonny! hero of the poor! Nonny, nonny! Hey! (Satisfied, ELLEN-A-DALE EXITS as the action LINNAEN: (Follows AVALEE’S lead, rises.) Robin Hood has given hope 5 continues. MUSIC CONTINUES UNDER the following dialogue.) 5 to the hopeless! BEGGAR WOMAN: (Calls out in despair at people passing.) Alms! Alms SAM: (Stands.) He gave me back my only penny, after the sheriff for the poor! took it. LITTLE JOHN/SAYRA: Horseshoes! Knives! Nails! LITTLE JOHN: (Stands.) He has inspired all of us. VIOLET: Sweet-smelling roses! CROWD: (Stands.) All of us! 10 FRIAR TUCK: Alms! Alms for the poor! 10 FRIAR TUCK: (Stands.) Me, too! BEGGAR WOMAN: (Shoots him a disapproving look.) Hey, I was here MARIAN: Robin has honored England and the throne. first! (FRIAR TUCK smiles and shrugs.) KING RICHARD: (Commands.) I’ve seen and heard enough! (Indicates VILLAGERS: (Sing.) The merchandise you’ll find. SHERIFF, who is still kneeling and trembling.) Take this man into NUNS: (Sing.) Ooh, nonny, nonny! custody! (SHERIFF is quickly surrounded by his own SPIES.) 15 VILLAGERS: (Sing.) Is wondrous to behold. 15 SHERIFF: (Pleads.) No! Please! (Points to LADY BLACKWOOD, who is NUNS: (Sing.) Ooh, nonny, nonny! sneaking OFF.) It was her! It was Lady Blackwood! She made me do it! (SCARLET and SIR BRAHME quickly surround LADY BLACKWOOD.) VILLAGERS: (Sing.) There’s food and drink, You may well think SCARLET: Oh no, you don’t! The streets are paved with gold! KING RICHARD: Escort the sheriff and the lady to the dungeon. 20 NUNS: (Sing.) Ooh! Ah! Nonny, nonny! 20 MARIAN: (Steps forward.) There is no room for them in the dungeon, Your Majesty. ALL: (Sing.) We welcome all to Nottingham. By the way, KING RICHARD: And why not? Nottingham’s a special town on Market Day! AVALEE: The prison is full. ROSEMARY: (Speaks.) Parsley! Sage! Rosemary! Hurry now, we’re LITTLE JOHN: They imprisoned our friends. 25 almost out of thyme! 25 LINNAEN: Our neighbors. AVALEE: (Speaks.) Chickens, freshly plucked, naked as a jaybird! FRIAR TUCK: Our brothers and sisters. (Sings.) See my nice plump chickens? KING RICHARD: Because they could not pay my brother’s taxes? Now, these ain’t no slim pickin’s! (ALL nod.) Yes, I was brought word of my brother’s cruel reign in And how they cluck my stead. (Removes his crown and kneels to his people. ALL are 30 When I start to pluck, 30 shocked.) Please forgive me. (MUSIC CUE 13g: “Incidental.” Speaks.) They squawk just like the dickens! I placed the throne and our country into the hands of Prince John, Come and buy who I believed I could trust. But he became a tyrant, obsessed My naked-as-a-jaybird chickens! with power and greed. (Looks pointedly at LADY BLACKWOOD and (Cries.) Naked chickens! (MUSIC CONTINUES UNDER the SHERIFF.) And those in his service became even greedier than he. 35 following dialogue.) 35 I did not know how terrible it was until it was too late. You have BEGGAR WOMAN: (Points OFFSTAGE.) Look who comes! (As LADY lived with it as I was away. (MUSIC OUT. ALL look around at one BLACKWOOD ENTERS, all become very quiet, stand at attention, another, still stunned that the KING kneels before them. Rises.) Very and bow as she passes. MARIAN hides behind a cart to watch. LADY well. (Replaces the crown upon his head. To SPIES, who still hold BLACKWOOD approaches LINNAEN.) SHERIFF and LADY BLACKWOOD captive.) You will return with me 40 to my court, and they will face their sentencing there. (SPIES nod 40 LINNAEN: Are you in need of cloth, Lady Blackwood? and take SHERIFF and LADY BLACKWOOD OFF. To OUTLAWS and

2 51 For preview only 1 CROWD.) The rest of you will all return with me, as well! There shall ROCKIN’ ROBIN HOOD be a great feast for you all. (Cheers from ALL.) ELLEN-A-DALE: But what of the outlaws? ACT ONE KING RICHARD: Who? Scene One 5 ELLEN-A-DALE: Robin Hood and his friends? 1 LIGHTS UP: ELLEN-A-DALE ENTERS in front of the curtain, strumming a lute. MUSIC CUE 1: “Market Day in Nottingham.” KING RICHARD: Oh, yes. (To ROBIN.) You are to go to the dungeons now. (Pause.) You and your followers will release the prisoners. ELLEN-A-DALE: (Sings.) Oh, come along with me ROBIN: Me, sir? To a time long ago in a forest. 5 With a hey, nonny, nonny, I will tell you all a tale KING RICHARD: Yes. You. After all, you are their hero, not I. (ROBIN Of a boy who grew into a man. 10 bows, humble.) And after you’ve done this, you will lead them all Here’s the place where it all began. to my home for the great feast where you will all be pardoned and (Speaks.) It’s Nottingham, 1193—long before you came to be. knighted for your services to the kingdom. (Cheers from ALL except ROBIN, who smiles, still humble. To ROBIN.) You will do this for me, (Sings.) And since we’re already won’t you? (MUSIC CUE 13h: “True to Yourself—Finale.”) 10 Turning back the clock, We’ll tell you the tale 15 ROBIN: (Speaks.) It would be an honor, My King. In old-time rock! (CURTAIN UP on Nottingham Market. We see a ELLEN-A-DALE: (Sings.) His tale is true, or so I recall, thriving community of VILLAGERS selling their goods. VIOLET sells And it speaks to the hero inside of us all. flowers, AVALEE sells chickens, LINNAEN has a fabric stand, and So, lead by example and show them the way, 15 ROSEMARY sells herbs and spices. LITTLE JOHN and SAYRA have And the world will be brighter and freer someday. a blacksmith stand featuring iron and steel works. Also ONSTAGE 20 ALL: (Sing.) So, just be true to yourself. are ORPHANS, NUNS, FRIAR TUCK, BEGGAR WOMAN, and EXTRA Darkness will turn to light. VILLAGERS, all enjoying a beautiful day at the market. NUNS stand Just hold on to your dream, together, watching while the ORPHANS run around and play. MARIAN And ev’rything will be all right! (MUSIC OUT. CURTAIN.) 20 mixes in, taking notice of all the goings-on.) END OF MUSICAL NUNS: (Sing, like a back-up trio.) MUSIC CUE 13i: “Rockin’ Robin Hood—Curtain Call.” Nonny, nonny! Nonny, nonny! 25 ALL: (Sing.) Rockin’ Robin! Nonny, nonny! Hey, nonny, nonny! NUNS: (Sing.) He’s a new kid in the neighborhood. Nonny, nonny! Nonny, nonny! ALL: (Sing.) Rockin’ Robin! 25 Nonny, nonny! Hey! NUNS: (Sing.) Wears a hood and he tries to do good. ELLEN-A-DALE: (Sings.) Oh, Market Day is here! ALL: (Sing.) Rock! Rock! Rockin’ Robin! NUNS: (Sing.) Ooh, nonny, nonny! 30 Rock! Rock! Rockin’ Robin! ELLEN-A-DALE: (Sings.) They’ve got the goods to sell. Rock! Rock! Rockin’ Robin Hood! (MUSIC OUT. CURTAIN) NUNS: (Sing.) Ooh, nonny, nonny! 30 ELLEN-A-DALE: (Sings.) Where the coin is spent, There’s merriment And ev’ryone does well. NUNS: (Sing.) Ooh! Ah! Nonny, nonny! ALL: (Sing.) We welcome you to Nottingham. 35 Right this way! There’s no better time to come than Market Day!

52 1 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only MC8a Alma Mater—Reprise ...... Orphans PRODUCTION NOTES MC8b Scene Change ...... Instrumental MC8c Know Your Place—Reprise ...... Robin, Hazel, Little PROPERTIES ONSTAGE John, Sayra, Friar ACT ONE Tuck Scene One: Nottingham Market set, consisting of stalls or carts for: MC8d Scene Change ...... Instrumental blacksmith’s shop with anvil, hammer, and swords; florist’s shop MC9 Wanted ...... Sheriff, Spies, with a variety of flowers; fabric stall with fabrics and at least one Villagers, Nuns, green cloak with a hood; chicken cart with plucked chickens and Orphans eggs (at least one real); and herbalist’s stand with several types ACT TWO of herbs and spices. MC10 The Legend Grows/ ...... Ellen-A Dale Scene Two: Citadel set, consisting of two chairs and a table. Market Day—Reprise ...... Villagers Scene Three: Nottingham Market set. MC10a Market Day—Tag ...... Villagers, Orphans, Scene Four: Citadel set. Nuns Scene Five: Nottingham Market set. MC10b Scene Change ...... Instrumental Scene Six: Dungeon set, consisting of prison bars with a door and MC10c Incidental ...... Instrumental a stool. MC10d Incidental ...... Instrumental Scene Seven: Nottingham Market set. MC11 Fight for What Is Right—Hymn ...... Nuns ACT TWO MC11a Fight for What Is Right—Gospel ...... Nuns, Hazel, Little John, Sayra, Friar Scene One: Nottingham Market set, minus blacksmith, fabric, and Tuck, Sam archery shops. MC11b Scene Change ...... Instrumental Scene Two: Sherwood Forest set, consisting of rocks, bushes, logs, MC12 True to Yourself ...... Marian, Robin and campfire remains. MC13 How Stories Grow ...... Ellen-A-Dale, Scene Three: Dungeon set. Villagers, Orphans Scene Four: Nottingham Market set. MC13a What I Really Want—Reprise ...... Lady Blackwood, Scene Five: Citadel set. Sheriff Scene Six: Sherwood Forest set. MC13b Scene Change ...... Instrumental Scene Seven: Sherwood Forest set. MC13c Fight for What Is Right—Reprise ...... Robin, Marian, Hazel, Little John, Scene Eight: Tournament set, consisting of benches or stands and thrones. Sayra, Friar Tuck, PROPERTIES BROUGHT ON Sam, Scarlet ACT ONE MC13d Playoff ...... Instrumental MC13e Dark into Light—Reprise ...... Ellen-A-Dale Scene One: Lute (ELLEN-A-DALE) MC13f Scene Change ...... Instrumental Coin (ROBIN) MC13g Incidental ...... Instrumental Scene Two: MC13h True to Yourself—Finale ...... All (except Sheriff, Lute (ELLEN-A-DALE) Spies, Lady Blackwood) Scene Three: MC13i Rockin’ Robin Hood—Curtain Call ...... All Bows, arrows, sign reading “Archeree Supplize” (ROBIN, HAZEL) Money bags, boxes or purses (VILLAGERS) vi 53 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only Money bags (SPIES) SYNOPSIS OF SCENES Coin (LITTLE JOHN) ACT ONE Scene Four: Scene One: Nottingham Market, near the end of the 12th century. Rope bindings (FRIAR TUCK) Scene Two: The citadel. Money bag, coins (SHERIFF) Scene Three: Nottingham Market. Scene Five: Scene Four: The citadel. Bows, arrows, sign reading “Archeree Supplize” (ROBIN, HAZEL) Scene Five: Nottingham Market. Coin (SAM) Scene Six: The dungeon. Coins (VILLAGERS, NUNS, ORPHANS) Money bags (SPIES) Scene Seven: Nottingham Market. Lute (ELLEN-A-DALE) ACT TWO Scene Six: Scene One: Nottingham Market, about three years later. Keys (GUARD) Scene Two: Sherwood Forest. Lock pick tool (SCARLET) Scene Three: The dungeon. Scene Seven: Scene Four: Nottingham Market. Coin (SAM) Scene Five: The citadel. “Wanted” scroll with Robin’s image (SIR GUY) Scene Six: Sherwood Forest. ACT TWO Scene Seven: A clearing in Sherwood Forest. Scene One: Scene Eight: An archery contest. Lute (ELLEN-A-DALE) Bag of money (SIR GUY) Bows, arrows (ROBIN, LITTLE JOHN, SAYRA, FRIAR TUCK, HAZEL, SEQUENCE OF MUSICAL NUMBERS SAM, OUTLAWS) ACT ONE Patch of cloth (LINNAEN) MC1 Market Day in Nottingham ...... Ellen-A-Dale, Nuns, Small bags of coins (SAYRA) Orphans, Villagers Scene Two: MC2 Know Your Place...... Robin, Hazel, Chest (TAX COLLECTORS) Villagers Bows, arrows (OUTLAWS, NUNS) MC2a The Sheriff ...... Ellen-A-Dale Masks (LITTLE JOHN, SAYRA, FRIAR TUCK, HAZEL, SAM) MC3 What I Really Want ...... Lady Blackwood, Pitch pipe (MOTHER MARY) Sheriff Scene Three: MC3a Scene Change ...... Instrumental Key (MARIAN) MC4 Alma Mater ...... Orphans Scene Four: MC5 My Father Takes Care of Us All ...... Marian, Villagers Lute (ELLEN-A-DALE) MC5a Scene Change ...... Instrumental Scene Five: MC6 Loyalty ...... Sheriff, Spies Arrow (SIR DIVVY) MC6a Scene Change ...... Instrumental Scene Six: MC7 Dark into Light ...... Ellen-A-Dale Sack containing chicken, other food, herbs, and feathers (SCARLET) MC8 Rockin’ Robin Hood ...... Orphans, Nuns, Scene Seven: Villagers Lute (ELLEN-A-DALE)

54 v For preview only SETTING Scene Eight: Time: Near the end of the 12th century. Bows, arrows (ROBIN, SIR GUY, SIR BRAHME) Place: Nottingham. Target with three arrows, target with one arrow and shards of a shattered arrow (SIR DIVVY) SET DESCRIPTION Lute (ELLEN-A-DALE) Sherwood Forest provides the main backdrop. A canopy of trees can be painted on the back wall or backdrop. Trees or rocks that can be hidden behind are placed far UPSTAGE. COSTUME NOTES Costumes should be reflective of the 12th century time period and The foreground utilizes two tall stone walls on wagons. These are each character’s station, with the following specifics: double-sided and can be moved around the stage to create different looks, including Nottingham Market, the citadel, and the dungeon. From ACT ONE, Scene Five through the end of the play, ROBIN HOOD wears a hooded green cloak. For the first four scenes, Nottingham Market, ACT ONE: The two walls are spaced apart, one he specifically does not wear a cloak of any sort. In ACT TWO, at CENTER RIGHT and the other at CENTER LEFT. On one of the Scene Seven, ROBIN is in disguise, wearing knight’s clothing that stone walls, horseshoes, shields, and other armor and metalwork conceals his face. are hung about and lined along shelves to create the look of Little SHERIFF, SPIES, and TAX COLLECTORS all carry sheathed swords. John’s blacksmith shop. On the other wall, flowers are in bunches along the wall, creating the look of Violet’s flower shop. Other SCARLET wears a red cloak. shops—Avalee’s chicken and egg cart, Rosemary’s herb stand, and SAYRA carries a sheathed sword. Linnaen’s fabric stall—are created by carts, small tables, shelves, or GUARD wears a belt, from which his keys hang. racks that can easily be moved on and off. There should be a small If the children’s parts are split, their costumes in ACT TWO should be open space where Robin and Hazel can set up for their archery very similar, if not identical, to their younger costumes. sales. The general look is a lively marketplace in Nottingham. KING RICHARD should wear a crown. Nottingham Market, ACT TWO: The walls are in the same position as in Act One, but business has clearly suffered in the ensuing three SOUND EFFECTS years. All wares are gone from the blacksmith’s wall, leaving only Cow moo, frog croak, owl hoot, fanfare, arrow release. empty shelves and hooks. Only dandelions hang from the florist’s FLEXIBLE CASTING NOTES wall. Linnaen’s fabric stall and the archery stall are notably gone. There are several roles that begin as younger characters, then appear Citadel: The walls are rotated 180 degrees, each revealing a plain three years older in ACT TWO: ROBIN, HAZEL, SAYRA, SAM, RUTH, stone wall on the other side. They are placed together at CENTER, PETE, MAYBE, MARIAN. Any of these roles may be split to have a creating one large stone wall. In front of this are two large chairs younger performer play the role in ACT ONE, and an older performer and a large wooden table. play the role in ACT TWO. For male characters, including Robin, you Dungeon: The plain sides of the stone walls are separated, and a set could cast a female actor to play the younger boy version, much like is of prison bars with a door are attached between them to create the commonly done with Peter Pan. look of a dungeon. There is a stool downstage by one of the walls. The cast and chorus can also be expanded by adding any number Sherwood Forest: The walls are removed, revealing the forest in full. of additional villagers, nuns, orphans, spies, tax collectors, prisoners, Bushes, rocks, and logs may be added to fill out the look. and tournament crowd members. Archery Contest: The walls are removed for the tournament. There are The cast can be downsized by doubling some or all of the following benches or stands UP RIGHT for the crowd, and thrones or more roles: BEGGAR WOMAN, SIR BRAHME, GUARD, KING’S GUARDS, regal seating UP LEFT for Marian, the sheriff, and Lady Blackwood. KING RICHARD, PRISONERS, and TAX COLLECTORS. *See set designs on pages 57 and 58. To make casting more flexible, the roles of AVALEE, LINNAEN, VIOLET, ROSEMARY, BEGGAR WOMAN, GINNY, SAM, RUTH, MAYBE, REGAN, iv 55 For preview only ELLEN-A-DALE may be played as either male or female with simple CHORUS ...... as desired as extra nuns and n/a changes in name and use of pronoun. orphans THEATRE SAFETY Sheriff and His Spies Only one moment requires an arrow to be shot from the stage, when SHERIFF ...... self-interested ward of 119 Robin accidentally shoots the offstage cow in ACT ONE. Use a rubber Nottingham; longs for more tipped arrow and be sure to clear the target area of any bystanders. power and relevance While using real raw chickens may be a simple, cheap, and funny way *MARIAN ...... Sheriff’s adopted daughter; 70 to make the items at Avalee’s chicken store, it is not advised unless one of his top spies the chickens have been thoroughly disinfected. Realistic-looking REGAN ...... another spy 14 alternatives can be easily made with molding clay, carved foam, or SIR GUY OF GISBOURNE ...... Sheriff’s enforcer; an assassin 10 other materials. And, of course, rubber chickens can be found online who’s a bit unhinged and can be played up for humor. SIR DIVVY ...... another strong arm; 11 blissfully daft GUARD ...... watches the dungeon; dozy 6 EXTRAS ...... as desired as extra spies n/a Others ELLEN-A-DALE ...... minstrel; ousted by Prince John 12 LADY BLACKWOOD ...... widowed landowner; weds 65 Sheriff to expand her power; calls the shots in Nottingham SCARLET WILL ...... spy with a secret; tasked 23 to watch over Marian TAX COLLECTORS ...... at least two 31 PRISONERS ...... at least two 10 KING RICHARD ...... good king who’s gone abroad 18 KING’S GUARDS ...... protect the king n/a SIR BRAHME ...... skilled archer n/a

*See PRODUCTION NOTES for suggestions on splitting these roles.

56 iii RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only ROCKIN’ ROBIN HOOD NOTTINGHAM MARKET

Book by BRIAN D. TAYLOR Music by ERIC ROCKWELL, Lyrics by JOANNE BOGART CAST OF CHARACTERS # of lines *ROBIN ...... idealistic young man who 92 grows to be a hero *HAZEL ...... Robin’s clever twin sister 41 Villagers AVALEE ...... widow who’s a bit touched; sells 24 chickens and eggs at the market VIOLET ...... flower vendor 10 ROSEMARY ...... sells herbs and spices 10 LINNAEN ...... cloth merchant 18 LITTLE JOHN ...... blacksmith with a 46 pacifistic nature *SAYRA ...... Little John’s daughter; longs 28 to be a warrior FRIAR TUCK ...... jolly local friar; enjoys a 36 good laugh CITADEL BEGGAR WOMAN ...... poor soul; the only one in 9 poverty at the outset CHORUS ...... as desired as extra villagers n/a

Nuns and Orphans MOTHER MARY ...... nun in charge of the convent— 13 and the orphans SISTER PATIENCE ...... ever-so-patient 9 SISTER FORTHRIGHT ...... tells it like it is 11 GINNY ...... oldest orphan; Mother Mary’s 8 right hand *SAM ...... youngest orphan; playful and 37 imaginative; good-hearted *RUTH ...... pious orphan 9 *PETE ...... strong-spirited orphan; wants to 12 be a tough guy *MAYBE ...... another orphan; Pete’s 11 non-committal sidekick ii 57 RIGHTS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE REPRODUCING THIS SCRIPT For preview only DUNGEON

Book by Brian D. Taylor Music by Eric Rockwell, Lyrics by Joanne Bogart

© Copyright 2018, by Brian D. Taylor, Eric Rockwell, and Joanne Bogart

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