READ:

Hi Merry Men! This is the shared doc for you guys to work on. Everybody needs to fill in their
own section and parts of the group sections. We will go over this one rehearsal. It is so
important for you guys to develop your own characters and ensemble to make it that much
better on stage! Please don’t delete anything that you didn’t write. Double Casts should do this
individually it should not be the same for any two people. If you have any questions, leave a
comment and i’ll get back to you ASAP.

Here is the link to the stimuli From the Directors:

To understand more about characterisation take a look at Stanislavski and his actor
objective questions:
https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/stanislavski-in-7-steps-better-understanding-st
anisklavskis-7-questions/
- You should be able to answer all of these questions. Keep in mind our setting is in
London 1990’s-early 2000’s

Your Name Who are you? ( Why are you in the Merry Men? What do I want and why? How did your
Name, age, job, How can you show this on How can I achieve this? character end up in
nationality, stage? What is something your What does my character the Merry Men? How
physical/mental character might do? feel about the situations long have they been in
health) that they find themselves the Merry Men?
in?
If it doesn’t say in the
script make one up!

Name-
Age-
Nationality-
Physical attributes-

Ian Name- Little John Because the MM saved me from I still have morals and Robin and the men
Noronha Age- 36 my previous employers who want to help the kids. I saved me. I found
Nationality- British were abusive to me. I also don’t also want to eventually them as a good out
Physical attributes- really see anything wrong with settle down. But the goal in from the life of pain
Massive in Size the MM. Agreeing with the MM a life is to have no real that I was living.
lot cheering. Also worries. Fairly Recently but
enough time has
passed for me to be an
active member of the
MM
Ranveer Name-​ Atticus Why are you in the Merry
Nalwa Cogsworth III Men?
Age-​ 21 I hate the life of the common
Nationality-​ British man. Adventure is what drives
Physical attributes- me. In my opinion, a life without
Tall, lanky, mentally risk is a life not worth living
stable, sadistic How can you show this on
stage?
By taking pride in the bad that
we do and enjoying the
physically intense fight or
parkour scenes.
What is something your
character might do?
Humiliate and intimidate those
we steal from with my height
and dashing good-looks.
Aayush Name - Alan Adeen why are you in the merry
Irani Age - 35 men?
Nationality - British I was once a soldier but I didn’t
Indian (mom was really like the community values
indian) or the pay. I had a sister (Ida)
Mental health - (fell who happened to be a merry
on his head when man so I defected to the Merry
climbing an Apple men.
tree as a child) Ever
since he has been a What might your character
little slow and a bad do?
decision maker. I am a parkour master and quite
a funny man. Some of the other
merry men have called me the
funniest man alive. Although I
am goofy at times, I know when
to be serious and am a capable
member of the MM gang.
What do I want and why?
To be the very best, like no
one ever was.
How can I achieve this?
Follow Robin Hood’s
instructions and earn his
approval.
What does my character
feel about the situations
that they find themselves
in? ​Pretty confident, not
serious (except for when
the lives of the children are
at stake.)
What do I want and why
I want money because
money is everything.
Money is power, happiness
and security. I want
money.
How can I achieve this
Obey no law of man and
steal what I can steal.
How did your
character end up in
the Merry Men?​ They
kidnapped me from
me mum when I was
but a wee lad.
How long have they
been in the Merry
Men?​ 1 year
How did ur
character end up in
the merry men
when I approached
them I dueled Robin
hood and three other
dudes at the same
time with just my fists
(they had staffs). I
won.. Normally they
would have killed me
but due to my sister
(who they didn’t
know was a girl) I got
in. Then they offered
me a life beyond being
an evil soldier and of
course I accepted
seeking gold and
riches.
How long have they
been in the merry
men
I’ve been in the merry
men for 6 years.
Thys Name -​ Much Miller Why Are you it the Merry What do I want and why? How did your
Moreau Age- ​Slightly younger men? I want to be free from the character end up in
than your average Because I don’t feel like I fit in structured society, live life the Merry Men?
merry man (21) with most people, I’m not a very on the edge and have fun. I was once living a
Nationality - polished guy, not really made On a deeper level which normal life but when
Physical attributes- for the working world. I enjoy most can’t see perhaps the opportunity arose
Attractive, not the fighting and laughing with when I’m alone, I aspire to I came across Robin
tallest of the merry friends, hence my lack of be a well known and his men, they
men, not the willingness to adhere to the Poet/Writer. took me in and since
brightest, ​formidable working society has led me on a How can I achieve this? then they have
fighter​, path to robin hood. Spending time with merry become my family.
Physical Health - What Might your character men, yet also writing How long have they
Swole AF <3 do? occasionally when I am been in the Merry
Mental Health - Often making jokes/squaring up alone. Men?
Good, likes to have to some of the other merry men What does my character For a long time, since I
bants and good (Will) and have quite a big ego. I feel about the situations was about 16 (5
relations, hence do however also appreciate the that they find themselves years) which has
when alone is smaller things to life such as in? caused me to grow up
somewhat :( Also not music and writing, but is pend More of an in the moment with them and hence I
the smartest, most of my time having bants. type of guy, I live on a day am very much
however, I make up to day basis and accept life passionate about the
for it with kick-ass as it comes. I am kinda movement and the
moves. vibing merry men. Also, Will
is kinda my go-to vibe.

Ella Name​ - Gilbert Why are you in the Merry What do I want and why? How did your
Griffiths Age-​ 23 Men? I want to have fun and live character end up in
Nationality​ - British Like messing around and without the worries other the Merry Men?
Physical attributes- fighting with others. people live in. Walked into the
merry men and asked
How can I achieve this? to join.
Spending time with the How long have they
merry men. been in the Merry
Men?
3 years

Molly Name ​- Will Why are you it the Merry

Whitehouse Age ​- 22 men?
Nationality​ - British

Oriane Name-​ David Why are you in the Merry What do I want and why? How did your
Nagberi Age-​ 22 Men? character end up in
Nationality-​ British How can I achieve this? the Merry Men?
Physical attributes- What does my character
How can you show this on feel about the situations How long have they
 stage? What is something
your character might do?
Blanca Name - ​Cherry Why are you in the Merry
Gonzalez Age - ​19 Men?​ I got kicked out of my
Nationality - ​British parents’ house, so I needed
somewhere to stay, and I like
the idea of a family.
How can you show this on
stage? ​Stay with the crowd,
follow what everyone else is
doing, and always look to Robin
for guidance.
Ruby Name: Why are you in the Merry
Psillides Frank (however an Men?
undercover female. Trying to provide money for my
Name is Stella) sick mother at home and my
Age: younger sister. I don’t agree
18 with Robin’s values but I have to
Nationality: no other choice but to follow
British along because I don’t have
Physical Attributes: anywhere else to go - I don’t
Butch want the others to find anything
suspicious with me, as the
Merry Men do not allow women
in camp. I don’t want my sister
to follow my path so keeping
her in education and my mother
on her treatment are my main
priorities.
How can you show this on
stage?
Quite kept to myself (reserved),
looking at other people (a
follower), having fun with the
younger Merry Men (they are
like my family), looking for
others for reassurance, but
always helping out and making
sure everyone is okay.
What is something your
that they find themselves
in?
What do I want and why?
I want to feel like I belong
somewhere, and I want to
be accepted.
How can I achieve this?
Never reveal that I’m a
woman, act rough like
everyone around me
What does my character
feel about the situations
that they find themselves
in? ​I’m excited to be able
to prove myself, and happy
to be surrounded by
friends.
What do I want and why?
I want my younger sister
to graduate college and
with the gold that I am
gaining, hopefully see her
graduate university. I am
hoping I will be able to
afford my mother’s
treatment as well, but it is
increasing.
How can I achieve this?
Using the gold the Merry
Men steal, I safe and give
all of it to my sister and
mother when I see them
next.
What does my character
feel about the situations
that they find themselves
in?
To avoid suspcion, I try to
get into the action when
fighting, however I do not
agree with the reasons
behind the conflict. I
always worry what will
happen to my family if
something goes wrong
been in the Merry
Men?​ 1 year
How did your
character end up in
the Merry Men?​ I
was homeless for a
while and they found
me.
How long have they
been in the Merry
Men?​ A few months.
How did your
character end up in
the Merry Men?
I met Robin and his
men when I was
begging outside the
castle and he asked
me to join them. I also
knew a few people in
the Merry Men so it
made the transition a
little easier.
How long have they
been in the Merry
Men?
4 years.
 character might do?
I would stay and help out with
things such as tidying, etc,
bantering with the other
younger Merry Men, etc.
Lila Salaria Name - Ida Why are you in the Merry
Age - 18 Men? I am a lonely orphan
Nationality - British who joined the merry men
because I didn’t have
anywhere else to go. I don’t
particularly want to be a
merry man, but I have nothing
else.
How can you show this on
stage? Always standing near
the ensemble, following the
acts of the others. Never being
the first to do anything, and
always with some reluctance
in my movements. Don’t
always have to be unhappy,
but there is always a feeling of
uncomfortability in the group.
Aishu Name- Nathan I am an adrenaline junkie -
(undercover, but real seeking constant adventure and
name Caitlin) thrill. I also occasionally lack
Age- 28 morals and am often conflicted
Nationality- British with what I think is right and
Physical attributes- wrong, therefore I see stealing
Broad shoulders as more of an activity rather
than a crime. On stage I am
always keen to jump at
adventure and new missions.
during one fight which
makes me a little hesitant.
What do I want and why?
I want to become an
alchemist in the village.
How can I achieve this? I
view the merry men as a
stepping stone for a
brighter future. I aim to
save my share of profits
for the future, and learn
skills from the merry
men.
What does my character
feel about the situations
that they find themselves
in? She will fight, but she
doesn’t really enjoy it.
She views it as a
necessity of being a
merry man. She doesn't
want much attention
drawn to herself, so she
follows the group in most
things.
I am often conflicted and
don’t know what to do. I go
with the crowd even
though I may pretend to
have a strong will of my
own. I am scared of being
left out of the group so I
will go along with missions
and situations we end up
in even if I don’t fully
favour them.
How did your
character end up in
the Merry Men? I am
an orphan, and I
heard about the
merry men in my
village and decided
to join them.
How long have they
been in the Merry
Men? 2 years.
Got into a fight near
the forest’s edge and
was beating someone
bloody - turned out to
be an enemy of the
Merry Men as well. I
didn’t have anywhere
to go as I was just
running around
seeking some sort of
thrill. The Merry Men
offered to take me in
due to my strength
and courage and need
for adventure.
Character How do you feel about
name, Your having to fight the Soldiers?
name
Atticus/Ranveer It’s a breeze as they seem
drastically less skilled at
combat than us Merry Men.
I find their buffoonery rather
chucklesome.
Much/ Thys Not an issue for me, I’m as
Wikipedia states, a
‘formidable fighter’
Will/Molly A bit afraid but I don’t show it
because I am pictured to be
strong and my best friend
Much is very into fighting so I
want to do everything he
does.
Cherry/Blanca I really enjoy it, I always go
really hard because I feel like
I have to prove that I’m good
enough.
Ida/Lila I view it as a necessity of
How do you feel about Martin of
Sherwood and Big Peter? How do
you feel about Jethro and Sarah?
I despise ​Martin​ at first but start to
respect him when he (supposedly)
sacrifices himself for us and the
kids. ​Peter​ seems like an oddball
and is also quite cowardly. ​Jethro
and ​Sarah​ are just kids so I feel
pity for what they have to go
through.
Peter -​ No real opinion, he seems
chill, sorta sceptical but I’m not too
bothered
Martin -​ Unsure about him, he
grows on me as time progresses
Jethro -​ I don’t like him but I also
feel sympathy for him hence I help
him
Sarah ​- Similar to Jethro, I don’t
really like them necessarily but I
want to help.
I’m sympathetic towards ​Martin​,
because I understand the appeal
of the forest, but I don’t like that
he’s taking up Merry Men territory.
I don’t like ​Peter​, I feel like he
doesn’t take anything seriously
and that bothers me. I really care
about Jethro and Sarah and I want
them to be safe, as I know what
it’s like to be alone and afraid.
I am generally quite indifferent
Do you like stealing/robbing? Do
you agree with the Merry Men
Oath?
The thrill of stealing invigorates
me. Yes I agree with everything
in the oath, especially the part
about being free under no law.
Yes, I very much enjoy monetary
possessions. Since I grew up
with the oath and I feel very
strongly towards the merry men,
I very much support the oath and
would die for my mates
Yes. I feel like stealing is who I
am, especially as I introduce
myself as ‘theif’. I also grew up
with the merry men so I support
and would never want to break
the oath, especially as Robin
(cheif) put it in place and I look
up to Robin.
I don’t especially like stealing,
but I pretend to enjoy it to fit in,
so they won’t judge me. I also
recognise the need to steal in
order to survive.
I don’t see stealing as a good
 being a merry man. Although
I don’t enjoy it, I have a good
skillset so I can usually beat
the soldiers in combat.
Little John/Ian Merry Men can take the
soldiers. They are a bit of a
joke but if they ever beat the
MM it comes as a big
surprise.
Alan/Aayush As I am an ex-soldier I may
still feel a bit of kinship with
them although I will not
hesitate to fight them though
when it is necessary as I
follow the oath of the merry
men. I prefer to fight with my
fists (dirty fighting). In my
opinion the soldiers are weak
and need to be taught a
lesson.
Aishu/Nathan I don’t really care - if the
group wants to do it then I
don’t really mind. I like to get
into fights and I wouldn’t
mind beating up a few hard
heads that think they’re hot
stuff.
Here put the names of at least 5 other characters in the ensemble and what your
character relationship with them is.Try and vary who you put everyone should have at
least 3 people put their name down
Character Name, Character #1: Do Character #2: Do
Your you know each you know each
about Martin and Peter, but I thing, or a bad thing. I just see it
admire Martin’s skills greatly. I as a necessity of life that just
care about Jethro and Sarah happens, so I am quite
because they’re orphans like me, unbothered by it.
and I want to look out for them
more than I do the other merry
men.
I definitely like Jethro and Sarah I think that stealing and robbing
and I want to protect and save the is fine as long as it's to the rich.
innocent. I hate Prince John too. It's nice to keep from myself but
Martin and Big Peter are part of maybe giving to the poor might
the group but I am a little bit be an option.
skeptical about them.
I am very suspicious about Jethro Growing up as a commoner I’ll
and Sarah and may often voice my do anything for a little more
opinion on how we should give money. anything.
them up. Martin seems alright
though I never really trusted him.
Big Peter seems to get on my
nerves and I am frequently
annoyed by him. Whenever the
kids are present I may be a little
moody but otherwise I am quite
the funny guy.
Initially, Martin of Sherwood and Don’t really care much about
Big Peter annoy me. They clearly stealing or robbing. Still unsure if
didn’t belong in the forest and I think it’s really wrong
didn’t know much about stealing or depending on where you steal
what it’s like in the wild. Later on, from. If it gets us some good
they start to grow on me. It’s cash and if we aren’t causing the
entertaining making fun of that already suffering any harm it’s
Peter, but sometimes his jokes can fine.
be slightly humorous. And Martin,
he has some courage I’ll give him
that. It’s always nice to see
strength and determination in
someone.
Character #3: Do Character #4: Do Character #5: Do
you know each you know each you know each
name other well? Do other well? Do other well? Do other well? Do other well? Do
you joke around? you joke around? you joke around? you joke around? you joke around?
etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.

Much, Thys Will (molly) Reymond Little John (Ian) Pierre (Akash & Robin
Very close, lots of (julienne) Not really a vibe, Ranveer) (Carter/Kean)
joking around and Close, have fun sometimes we I kinda like the Quite a good
bants. when our get along but we guy when I don’t relation, I will
characters are tend not to spend know he’s Pierre, stand by him and
together time together too but when he is maybe make
much (he’s not Pierre me and jokes where
playful) molly like to bully appropriate but
him bcs he is since he’s the
afraid of us (epic) leader and all its
more chill.

Will, Molly Much (Thys) Gilbert (Ella Pierre (Akash & Reymond Little John (Ian)
Do everything Griff) Ranveer) (Julienne) Not really a vibe,
together, Joke Mess around Don’t like each sometimes we
around and together when we other, Pierre is get along but we
always have each are together. afraid of me tend not to spend
others back time together too
much

Atticus, Ranveer Will (Molly) Gilbert (Ella Big Peter David (Oriane) Much (Thys)
We joke around Griff) (Akash) Seems nice but Always takes too
but sometimes Gilbert is a lad, He’s mostly chill often sucks up to much money in
she can be a we get along but sometimes he Robin which his share - unfair
meanie. okay. seems off. angers me. (mr krabs vibes)

Alan, Aayush Ida (Lila) Will (Molly)

Ida is secretly my Will seems to be
sister (but the extremely
merry men don’t immature at times
know). They think but I can’t say
that she is my much cause I am
brother and we to. He’s also part
do fight quite a of the elite merry
bit. man gang so I’m
kinda jealous.

Here put the names of anyone in the ensemble who had you in the table above that you
didn’t put in the table above and do the same. If you have more space pick some other
members
Character Name, Character #6: Do Character #7: Do Character #8: Do Character #9: Character #10:
Your you know each you know each other you know each Do you know Do you know
name other well? Do well? Do you joke other well? Do you each other each other
you joke around? etc. joke around? well? Do you well? Do you
around? etc. etc. joke around? joke around?
etc. etc.

Atticus, Ranveer Robin Reynold (Jules) Lil Jon (Ian) Alan (Aayush) Martin
(Carter/Keaan) Reynold is a badass. Was cool as a Alan always (Aishu/Blanca)
I always strive Wish I could be like recruit but starts to fools around. I A good man,
for his approval. Reynold get on my nerves. like his energy. respectable.

Here is the part where you guys create your own stimuli. The directors will look through
this and see how you guys are developing as a holistic ensemble. If you are a bit lost
look at what the directors wrote out and do a similar thing.

Images of inspiration for your characters:

Much Miller: ​(This is serious not a joke, don’t say I’m not being serious, this is who my
character is)
Robin Hood -
Bullet points or info about the whole ensemble:
- We tight, but since there’s a lot of us we all have our own close group of merry men (EG.
Will & Much)
-