written by John Heimbuch
directed by Jon Ferguson
February 9 – March 3, 2013
The Red Eye Theatre
15 West 14th Street, Minneapolis
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.
Originally commissioned and developed for the Jon Hassler Theater.
Cast
Production Team
| ichabod crane | Ryan Lear | playwright | John Heimbuch |
| brom bones | Brant Miller | director | Jon Ferguson |
| katrina van tassel | Joanna Harmon | set | Erica Zaffarano |
| baltus van tassel | Susanna Stahlmann | sound/music | Tim Cameron |
| hans van ripper | Suzy Kohane | costumes | Lori Opsal |
| parson van houten | Casey Hoekstra | lights | Logan Jambik |
| the hessian | Hans Hauge | stage manager | Callie Meiners |
| villager | Piper Sigel-Bruse | puppets | Joanna Harmon |
| villager | Ashton Schneider | assistant director | Eric Norton |
| villager | Kenzi Allen | publicity image | Eric Melzer |
| asl interpreter | Claire Alexander | ||
| asl interpreter | Katie Johnson | ||
| audio describer | Laurie Pape Hadley |
Reviews
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow has been published by Samuel French (now Concord Theatricals) and is available for purchase and licensing at https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/61798/the-legend-of-sleepy-hollow-heimbuchferguson
“Playwright John Heimbuch and director Jon 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.”
“In the dead of winter, Walking Shadow Theatre Company presents a lively ghost tale that’s deliciously creative both in the script by John Heimbuch and direction of Jon Ferguson… a lively ghost tale that’s deliciously creative. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow hews surprisingly close to Washington Irving’s nearly 200-year-old tale while adding fresh comic and fantastical elements.”
“…it will make you both laugh and shiver …an utterly entertaining example of well-crafted storytelling, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a complete theatrical experience that is sure to please.”
– Sophie Kerman, Aisle Say Twin Cities
“This production is a minor masterpiece of onstage storytelling… one of the most absorbing, entertaining shows you’re likely to see on stage this season. You’ll forget it’s not Halloween as Walking Shadow’s clever crew draw you into this classic story of a cocky academic whose book learning can’t save him from falling victim to his own superstitions. You’ll laugh with him, you’ll laugh at him, and then, as the tension mounts and the Hessian gallops, you might find yourself getting a little spooked too.”
