Into the Greenwood
Robin Hood is one of the most ubiquitous figures in the English-speaking world. He’s been the star of countless films, television shows, books, games, and branded merchandise from baking supplies to investment apps. Whether he’s wearing a dark shrouding hood or a jaunty pointed cap, there’s a distinct image that comes to mind when you hear the name. Our mission is to dissect that image. Through interviews with academics and experts we’ll be taking a focused look on what one would actually expect of a forest-dwelling outlaw in late 12th century England. How many Merry Men could comfortably dwell within Sherwood Forest? How extensive was the authority of a local Sheriff? Would those tights of Lincoln green be comfortable to wear? You know, the important stuff. Interview episodes will be interspersed with episodes delving into our pop-culture portrayals as we take a chronological look at Robin Hood’s extensive filmography one movie at a time. So string your bows, prepare a lusty laugh, and come join us in the greenwood. Support: patreon.com/intogreenwood Follow: @intogreenwood on Twitter and Facebook Contact: intogreenwood@gmail.com
Into the Greenwood
Episode 26: Acting through Adversity with Adam Szymkowicz and Ted Lewis
A tale of one play and the two groups of high school students that managed to produce that play against all odds.
The play, "Marian or the True Tale of Robin Hood" is the sort of fun adaptation that embraces inclusivity that I would have been inclined to cover on this podcast, even if it hadn't just been featured in some headlines. And it even happened that I had a personal connection to a recent production that had experienced its own unique set of challenges.
The Journal Gazette article from which I first learned about the students of Carroll High School in Fort Wayne: https://www.journalgazette.net/local/schools/carroll-students-take-play-to-independent-stage-after-school-cancellation/
Their own website with a donation link: https://www.marianlives.org/
The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Into the Greenwood is produced by Thaddeus Papke
Theme music is by Plastic3
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