Robin Hood, an original musical written by Rene Pfister and Jan Mankowsky, will be performed at Touchstone Community School on Thursday, June 7, 2012 by students aged 10 to 12. The public is invited to an 11:00 a.m. performance. The show's running time is approximately 70 minutes. Afterwards, there will be a short reception and a chance to meet the cast. Admission is free. For more information, call 508-839-0038 or email emilym@touchstoneschool.com.
In addition to learning the many aspects of musical performance and stagecraft (including set design and choreographed sword-play), students have been learning about life in England in the middle ages, the stratification of class and the ways in which one’s accent cemented his social place, and the concepts of social justice.