‘Robin Hood’ free children’s touring shows kick off July 16

The Delmarva countryside this summer will be transformed into Nottingham Forest as Robin Hood and his Merry Men travel the highways and byways to deliver a wealth of laughs to audiences young and old.

The Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre production of “Robin Hood” will hit the road from Tuesday, July 16 to Sunday, Aug. 25, with performances free and open to the public in more than 15 venues including libraries, camps, parks and community centers. The delightful 45-minute show features two professional actors who bring all the familiar characters to life.

Show times and venues are 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 16, Greenwood Public Library; 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 17, Millville Boardwalk (hosted by South Coastal Library); 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 18, Lewes Public Library; 10 a.m., Saturday, July 20, Freeman Arts Pavilion; 1 p.m., July 20, Milton Public Library; 11 a.m., Monday, July 22, Selbyville Public Library; 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 23, Smyrna Opera House (hosted by Smyrna Public Library); 3 p.m., July 23, Bridgeville Public Library; 10 a.m., Wednesday July 24, Georgetown Public Library; 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 25, Lewes Canalfront Park; 12:30 p.m., Friday, July 26, Seaford Public Library; 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 31, Nassau Valley Winery, Lewes; 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 4, Kent County Library, Camden; 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6, The Green, Dover (hosted by Dover Public Library); 2:30 p.m., Aug. 6, Millsboro Public Library; and 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 8, Delmar Public Library.

Emily Wick and Jed Krivisky are Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre actors in residence for 2024. They create 10 characters in “Robin Hood,” including the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, the minstrel Alan-a-Dale, Will Scarlett, and a variety of cobblers, merchants and archers. With split-second costume changes and a lively sense of humor, this energetic duo scores a family-fun bullseye.

For a full schedule, go to rehobothchildrenstheatre.org.