BUTLER TWP — Simple. Light. Merry.

Sing Hosanna!’s “Robin Hood … a Merry Musical Adventure” is simply that … a merry romp around the familiar tale. The show is under the direction of Ralph Christy Jr.

It opens in the forest at Robin Hood’s camp, and the ensemble cast sings its way through the introduction which explains the politics and plans of the merry band.

The sparse sets and props leave room for the bevy of energetic kids who take the stage. Two of the adorable miniature merry men, Trey Hixon as Little John and Than Archer as Will Scarlett, offered up some plucky performances.

Their fearless leader Robin Hood is played by Waylon O’Donnell who capably handled the lead role. One of the most skillful scenes was the sword fight between him and Friar Tuck, played by Reuben Holt IV. The pair lunged, plunged and poked and joked their way through a fast-footed fight scene.

Scene Two opens at the county fair in Sherwood Forest and boasts a lengthy ensemble number “Come to the Fair” The cast seemed a bit squished on stage but fairly executed the choreography.

One standout scene in the Second Act was “Ev’ry Maiden Wants to Marry” featuring Lady Merle (Abbey Schandelmeier), Maid Annabel (Keely Mohn), Lady Imogene (Molly Maggio) and Salome (Emma Herrle). The girls commanded the simple tune, and the surprise four-part harmony was a treat at the end.

One of the refreshing new voices was that of Abbey Schandelmeier who played the caustic Lady Merle. She maintained the pompous contemptible air. Her strong rich vocals were a bonus.

Emma Herrle offered up a bold performance as Salome, the crazy husband-seeking daughter of the sheriff. She showed that she has the chops to move into more feature roles. Her unabashed silliness was fun to watch.

Another comical character was that of the sheriff played by Jayson Reppart who played a buffoon with ease. The “Such a Clever Man” scene was a tad confusing but amusing enough to garner its share of chuckles.

Colorful costumes and decent choreography bring the show to the stage in fine fashion. Enjoyable for the whole family, this glimpse at Robin Hood is delightful. The show is based on the book by Tim Kelly with music by Arne Christiansen and lyrics by Ole Kittleson.