Robin Hood Cast

Archer Newton (Robin Hood)
Archer Newton is making his theatrical debut with the High Springs Playhouse. He has previously performed a solo in his school's 5th grade Veteran's Day program. When he's not on stage, Archer loves reading and dreaming up creative projects. He's one of four siblings and shares his home with three cats. He'd like to thank his family for their love and support. Enjoy the show!
Raegan Copeland (Maid Marian)
Raegan is an incoming 8th grader and loves performing, wether it's singing, acting or dancing! This will be her second production with the High Springs Playhouse, with her first one being Gloria (Wait Untill Dark). She is so happy with how this play looks, and is excited for everyone to see it!
Elijah Kent (Friar Tuck / Bishop of Hereford / Town crier / Will Scarlet)
Elijah is a 7th grade homeschool student who has previously performed with Alachua Children's Theater as The Baker (Into the Woods, Jr.), Paul the Vulture (The Jungle Book), and Sea Turtle ( The Little Mermaid). He loved the challenge of playing multiple roles in this production and being able to take part in learning a bit of stage fighting choreography. Outside of theater, Elijah enjoys baseball, disc golf and working out at the gym. He wants to send a huge thanks to his friends and family for their support and hopes you enjoy the show!
Layla Loges (The Sheriff)
Layla is overjoyed to be playing the villainous sheriff in Robin Hood! Audiences may remember her as Renee in Happily Ever After: A Wedding Comedy. Behind the scenes, she served as Assistant Director for Exit Laughing, where she also operated lights and sound. Layla is 17 years old, and when she isn't daydreaming of theater, she enjoys reading fantasy novels, writing poetry, practicing tarot, and snuggling her chunky cat, Leo.
Hailey Hall (Lord Dustan)
Hailey is a rising 9th grader at Fort White High School. This will be her first production with HSP, playing Lord Dunstan! Her previous roles include Ensemble (Beauty and the Beast Jr.), Ensemble (Lion King Jr.), Schoolchild (Ichabod!), and Isir (Aladdin Jr.). Hailey is also involved in the Fort White High School Warrior Band, playing Mellophone and French Horn. She hopes everyone enjoys the performance!
Michael Davis (Little John)
“Another Play, Another slay,” as Mikey says. This is will be Mikey’s 10th stage production they’ve been apart of. As they head into their senior year, they are honored to serve as President of Troupe 2934. They are grateful to be part of this production and hope you enjoy the show!
Emily Gurman (Cassandra)
Emily is an upcoming 7th grader at Alachua Learning Academy. This is her fourth production. This past spring she had the opportunity to play the Baker's Wife in Into The Woods, Jr. with Alachua Children's Theater. She was in dance for six years. She loves theater and music and is really excited to be a part of the cast of Robin Hood.
Oshianah Farabee (Poor Yeoman / Sheriff's Man 1)
Oshianah is 9 years old and loves swimming, playing piano, and spending time with her friends and family. This is her first play and she’s so happy to be a part of it! She loves the cast and crew and hopes everyone finds the show as funny as she does. She hopes to be in more plays in the future!
Kinslee Hall (Sheriff's Man 2 & Footman / Serf Understudy)
Kinslee is a 5th grader at Fort White Elementary. In her free time Kinslee likes to make Kandi bracelets and play softball. This is her first role ever and she hopes you love the show!
Breanna Boyd (Rugged Woodsman / Sheriff's Man 3)
Breanna is 10 years old and going into 5th grade. She enjoys reading and her favorite books include "A Land Remembered" and "Black Beauty". Through reading different books Breanna learned she that she loved using her voice to dramatize the characters in a book she was reading. She has become interested in acting over the last year when she had a speaking part in her school performance. This is her very first play performance she has done with High Springs Playhouse. She has learned a lot this summer and can't wait to be apart of many other plays here at High Springs Playhouse.
Rosa Gurman (Footman / Serf)
Rosa is an upcoming third grader at Alachua Learning Academy. This is her fourth production. This past spring she was given the opportunity to portray Milky White in Into The Woods, Jr. with Alachua Children's Theatre. She may be the youngest member of the cast, but she makes up for it with flair. She took dance for four years, but has found a love of theater.