Taking from the old and giving to the young, Advanced Productions theatre donned their long dresses and tights for the performance of Robin Hood for Baghdad and Pleasant Hill Elementary Schools’ kindergarten through third grade classes, Friday, March 11.

“Children’s show is about giving younger children a taste of what theatre is like and show them what they could do when they get older,” senior Jeremy Jewett said. “It’s a really good chance for us high schoolers to get to interact with a younger audience than we are used to as well.”

The performance is for the theatre department’s annual community service project. Their performance of Robin Hood will be their seventh show since 2009.

“I really like children’s show because I love being around the kids and making them laugh and getting to work with them, Jewett said. “Giving them a break and giving them a good time is a lot of fun. I saw a children’s show when I was younger, so it’s also good to be able to give back.”

This play is meant to show kids a story about the Robin Hood mythos, in which a thief falls in love with a maiden while being chased by a sheriff that’s after his head as he steals from the rich and gives to the poor under the ruling of King John. The show is meant to convey how good can come from evil.

“I’m doing this show out of love for all different types of performances,” sophomore Cole Bresnehen said. “It’s a great experience to be able to perform for children so that I can see the light in their eyes as they watch our show, since they might be doing it themselves one day.”