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Robin Hood Caper, The

The proof of a comedy is in the audience's laughter and this is packed with it.

Bennington VT

Where other playwrights strike for the heart. Carmichael strikes the funny one...horseplay unlimited with generous helpings of satire.

Rutland Herald

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Description

  • Full Length Play
  • Comedy

  • Set Requirements: Interior Set
Carmichael has again proved himself an inventive and amusing playwright. He has taken an old plot rob from the rich and give to the poor but not even Robin Hood would recognize the hilarious modern slant given to it. 

Four old people meet to report on their good works in the "Charities Anonymous Club" at the home of Flora Langley's nephew, a small town journalist in danger of losing his newspaper to the grafting Mayor. Flora and her three old friends are actually retired crooks who use their old modus operandi for charitable purposes. 

Through the plot there is woven an unusual love story, moments of satire, and show stopping situations of hilarity.
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The proof of a comedy is in the audience's laughter and this is packed with it.

Bennington VT

Where other playwrights strike for the heart, Carmichael strikes the funny one....horseplay unlimited with generous helpings of satire.

Rutland Herald

Characters

  • Casting: 6M, 4F

  • FLORA LANGLEY - She is a very old and very kindly soul. Her manner and spirit are dripping with the milk of human kindness and there is an odd twinkle in her eye as she talks of her desire to help others. She dresses in good clothes although somehow they aren't quite as fashionable as they might be. Being old, she moves with slow, but deliberate movements.

  • JASON BOSLEY - Is extremely old and dressed in the turned collar of the minister. He speaks with a soft, almost ministerial quality in his voice. He wears silver-rimmed glasses.

  • EMILY JORDAN - Is perhaps the youngest of the four older people, but she is quite white-haired. Although she moves slowly as befits her age, she is the best preserved of the four. She has a good figure for one her age, dresses very well, and sports an up-to-date hairdo.

  • PHILIP MULLINS - Is even older than the other three. He is almost bent double with age but has an irresistible twinkle in his eyes. His voice is cracked and slow as are his movements, but he has a wonderful sense of humor and is something of a flirt.

  • RICHARD COLLINS - Is about thirty and handsome in a more rugged than pretty-boy way. He has an air of sophistication from having worked in the city but he belongs to the easy-going life of the country.

  • JESSICA SELBY - Is a very attractive girl in her mid-twenties with a keen sense of humor, but capable of being extremely firm when the occasion arises.

  • HUBERT RATNER - Is middle-aged and smooth to the point of being almost oily. Being overly confident of himself, he considers his charm his biggest asset.

  • WARREN COATES - Is the same age as Hubert Ratner, but is the underdog. He always tries to please but has an unfortunate way of always saying the wrong thing.

  • FREDERICK RUGGLES - Is a pleasant-looking middle-aged man who shows great strength. His gruffness hides quite a warm heart.

  • SYLVIA COATES - Is the proper wife for a small town official. She is dressed extremely well, says the right thing, and is always conscious of her position.

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    Carmichael has again proved himself an inventive and amusing playwright. He has taken an old plot rob from the rich and give to the poor but not even Robin Hood would recognize the hilarious modern slant given to it. Four old people meet to report on their good works in the 'Charities Anonymous Club' at the home of Flora Langley's nephew, a small town journalist in danger of losing his newspaper to the grafting Mayor. Flora and her three old friends are actually retired crooks who use their old modus operandi for charitable purposes. Through the plot there is woven an unusual love story, moments of satire, and show stopping situations of hilarity.

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