Ballad of the Merry Folx

Name: Ballad of the Merry Folx
Start: 2025-08-15T20:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-08-15T22:30:00-07:00
Location: Odd Fellows Samaritan Lodge #2

Schedule

Fri Aug 15 2025 at 08:00 pm to 10:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Odd Fellows Samaritan Lodge #2 | Milwaukie, OR

"Ballad of the Merry Folx" an original folk punk musical
Produced by Torchsong Theater Company
Libretto: Aric Clark
Original music: Aric Clark and Ken Bussell
Director: Aric Clark
Musical Director: Ginna Kayser
Choreographers: Amanda Eichsteadt and Makaela Terance
SHOWS:
Friday August 15th at 8pm
Saturday August 16th at 8pm
Sunday August 17th at 6pm
Friday August 22nd at 8pm
Saturday August 23rd at 8pm
Sunday August 24th at 6pm
Friday August 29th at 8pm
Saturday August 30th at 8pm
Sunday August 31st at 6pm
Saturday August 16th at 2pm - SPECIAL MATINEE ADDED - with Panel Discussion on Housing Rights after the show. (snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase)
Samaritan Odd Fellows Lodge
10282 SE Main St, Milwaukie, OR 97222

ABOUT THE SHOW:
A story of resilience and the power of community, this energetic reimagining of Robin Hood for our times follows a young professional Marian, recently moved to the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood of New Nottingham, only to get embroiled in the conflict between her unhoused neighbors, the landlords, and the Sheriff. Laugh, cheer, and sing along with Robin and the Merry Folx as they hatch an audacious plan to steal a life of dignity for all.
Written by local Portland artists, “Ballad of the Merry Folx” is a rollicking original musical that lovingly recaptures the anarchic spirit of the medieval source material and infuses it with humor and relevance. It’s an exciting story of defying oppression, and falling in love during a quarterstaff duel. The music is a mix of Folk, Americana, and Punk, with ripping fiddle solos, and refrains that will make you stomp and clap, reminiscent of Hadestown or Oklahoma, with a pinch of Newsies, and played by a live folk band. This show is rated PG12**

Tickets:
Adult general admission - $20 pre-sale/ $25 door
Kids 16 and under - $15 pre-sale/ $20 door
TICKET LINK: https://torchsongentertainment.square.site/
- Cash/ All major credit/ debit cards accepted at the door
- Doors open 30 min before showtime
- Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable
- Concessions, snacks, and specialty themed cocktails available for purchase
TICKETS: https://torchsongentertainment.square.site/
WEBSITE: https://www.torchsongentertainment.com
QUESTIONS? Email: [email protected]
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION COMPANY: Torchsong Entertainment is a local production company formed in 2015. Our mission is to bring new and exciting musical works, written and performed by local artists, to the greater Portland area. The Torchsong team creates unique and innovative cabarets and original rock musicals. Our shows are hilarious, quirky, nerdy, creative, and incredibly fun!

ABOUT THE VENUE: Samaritan Lodge #2 is a caring community dedicated to supporting health care, relieving hunger, and providing affordable access to a variety of educational opportunities. Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) is a non-political and non-sectarian co-ed international fraternal order founded in 1819. The mission of the IOOF is to “visit the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the dead and educate the orphan.” and to “improve and elevate the character of mankind.” So ask yourself: Do you want to learn to be a better person and empower yourself to be more successful in all parts of your life? Do you want to help make your community a better place and help those in need? Do you feel lonely or crave quality social interactions and want to be part of something important? If you answered YES to any of these questions then you are ODD enough to be an Odd Fellow! For information on how to apply for membership and more visit: http://samaritanlodge.com.
**CONTENT WARNING: Ballad of the Merry Folx contains profanity, light sexual innuendo, and allusions to White Supremacy and Fascism. There are a couple intense fight scenes, including depictions of police brutality, and paramilitary violence.