Original production commissioned by and developed for the Jon Hassler Theater. Plainview, MN. Oct / Nov 2010.
Written by John Heimbuch
Created in collaboration with Jon Ferguson and the original cast.
Directed by Jon Ferguson
Sound and original score: Tim Cameron
Set design by: Erica Zaffarano
Costumes by Lori Opsal
In the quaint village of Sleepy Hollow, stories of wonder and strangeness surround the legend of a mighty headless Hessian. When the humble schoolteacher Ichabod Crane vies for the hand of the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel, the townsfolk might protest but it is ultimately the Horseman who will decide his fate.
Original Plainview MN featured the following cast:
Ryan Lear, Joanna Harmon, Brant Miller, Tony Sarnicki, Sara Richardson, Kimberly Richardson, Meghan Hernick, Piper Lin Sigel-Bruse, Ashton Schneider, Hans Hauge.
Lighting design - Kathy Maxwell
Choreography - Kimberly Richardson
Puppets - Joanna Harmon
Stage Management - Jenna Johnson
Second production produced by Walking Shadow Theatre Company. Presented at Red Eye Theatre Minneapolis, MN. February 9 – March 3, 2013.
Minnespolis MN run produced by Walking Shadow Theatre Company featured the following cast: Ryan Lear, Joanna Harmon, Brant Miller, Casey Hoekstra, Susana Stahlmann, Suzy Kohane, Kenzi Allen, Piper Lin Sigel-Bruse, Ashton Schneider, Hans Hauge.
Lighting design - Logan Jambik
Dialect Coach - Keely Wolter
Choreography - Kimberly Richardson
Puppets - Joanna Harmon
Stage Management - Callie Meiners
"[Heimbuch and Ferguson] infuse this work with a lively blend of gothic terror and tongue-in-cheek humor that ably captures Irving’s story and demonstrates why it remains so compelling." - Star Tribune, Read More
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is one of the most absorbing, entertaining shows you’re likely to see on stage this season." - Vita.mn, Read More
"It’s the details that make any story convincing, and this marvelous rendition of the Great American Halloween Story sure convinced me. Don’t miss it." - Twin Cities Daily Planet, Read More
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a complete theatrical experience that is sure to please." - Aisle Say-Twin Cities, Read More
"[...] delightfully spooktacular and silly [...] it's inventive and creative storytelling, which I always applaud." - Cherry and Spoon, Read More
Published by Samuel French
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