Actors made lead debuts in Zionsville Community High School’s ‘Robin Hood’

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Cameron Acheson (left) and Maeve Hukill are playing lead roles in a ZCHS for the first time in “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood.” (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)
Cameron Acheson (left) and Maeve Hukill are playing lead roles in a ZCHS for the first time in “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood.” (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

By Mark Ambrogi

Zionsville Community High School’s production of “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood” is giving the lead male and female actors a new experience.

Neither junior Cameron Acheson (Robin Hood) nor freshman Maeve Hukill (Lady Marian) has played a lead character before.

“I’ve done theater for a few years, and it’s usually been smaller parts, but this year I’ve taken a giant step,” Acheson said. “It’s been a lot of work but it’s been oh so worth it. I love it.”

The performances of the Monty Pythonesque comedy will be at 7 p.m. on May 1 and 2 at ZCHS Performing Arts Center.

“It’s definitely challenging to work on his character a little bit,” Acheson said. “The best part is probably I get to be a lead in the show and work with everybody. It’s a great feeling.”

Acheson, who is involved in the ZCHS music program, was in “Footloose” last fall.

Hukill said she just tried out for the experience.

“I didn’t expect to get the lead female role,” Hukill said. “I’m not used to it. I’m usually part of the ensemble. I love it. I get to be dramatic. I’m so dramatic that it’s funny.”

Hukill has performed in a few Young Actors Theatre productions. Learning more lines hasn’t been a problem for Hukill.

“As we read, I kind of memorize the whole play by accident,” she said.

Hukill said the cast has been progressing. Other key cast members are Cameron Jake Strachan (Sheriff of Nottingham), Danielle McKnight (Town’s Girl narrator) and Michael Tetmeyer (The Evil Prince John).

“Truthfully, we can always improve during rehearsal and even during the play,” Hukill said. “So I don’t think we’ll ever be quite ready but we’re pretty darn close.”

Director Elana Cutter said the students are embracing the spoof.

“It’s all about being frivolous and we are really having fun with it,” Cutter said. “We do have a lot of seniors. A lot of people on stage it is their first time having a big role.”

Tickets are $8 for students and $12 for adults. For ticket information, visit zvilleperformingarts.org.


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