May 24, 25, 30, 31, June 6, 7, 13, 14, 1987
An audience of 4,039 saw the premiere of this musical version of the classic tale of Robin Hood, written by the Players' own Ken Michels, Arne Moen and John Moen. Music was by Robert Cooper and lyrics by Ken Michels, who also directed. This production was dedicated to Mark Johnson.
The Bremerton Sun said:
"This year's entertainment measured up to the setting. A real grand slam, it scored on three counts—a world premier, a nifty new musical and an engaging production.
"`Robin Hood—The Musical' rates a 10 for giving star billing to the outdoor setting. The Mountaineers Rhododendron Preserve easily passes for Sherwood Forest, where most of the action should and does take place.... 
This musical dusts off a legend and hauls its 12th-century hero into the 20th century.
"The tale of Robin Hood has survived 700 years because it's a gripping tale of good guys and bad guys. Those 700 years also have squeezed the life out of the hero, who's usually portrayed as a saint hooked on saving distressed damsels and poor people. The script brings the legend back to earth and explains the historic underpinnings of Robin Hood's reputation as an outlaw with a heart of gold.
"Homer, sheriff of Nottingham, is a weaselly wimpy guy married to a money-mad shrew named Bertha. Sir Guy is a bloodthirsty brute in motorcycle boots. Prince John is a slimy coward who gets others to do his dirty work. Maid Marion is a feisty feminist as good in a sword fight as she is singing a love song from her turret."
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