The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Enter an abandoned, possibly haunted tavern in Sleepy Hollow for a darkly comic autumn retelling of Washington Irving’s classic tale. John Minigan’s adaptation follows the self-assured schoolmaster Ichabod Crane as he encounters the supernatural legends—and the terrifying Headless Horseman—of Sleepy Hollow. The story is presented by a single actor, combining suspense, romance, humor, and supernatural chills with the power of live storytelling.

Peter Boyer plays Washington Irving and serves as the production’s sole performer and storyteller. Steven Carpenter, the Washington Stage Guild’s associate artistic director, directs. The production features jagged, atmospheric scenery by Brandon Roak, lighting by Marianne Meadows, sound by Thom J. Woodward, and layered costumes by Cody Von Ruden.

When: September 24 through October 18; the page emphasizes that the production must end October 18.

Showtimes: Specific performance times are not provided.

Tickets: Price not available

Playwright: John Minigan, based on Washington Irving’s classic story.

Director: Steven Carpenter.

Cast: Peter Boyer as Washington Irving.

Premise: The play revisits the ghoulishly funny cautionary tale of overconfident schoolmaster Ichabod Crane and his imminent encounter with the Headless Horseman. It is designed as an entertaining, spooky-season experience with supernatural suspense, silliness, romance, and humor.

Run time: Not provided.

Ages: The production is described as suitable for audiences of all ages.

Design: Set design is by Brandon Roak, lighting by Marianne Meadows, sound by Thom J. Woodward, and costume design by Cody Von Ruden.

Venue: The Undercroft Theatre, 900 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001.

Accessibility: Accessibility information is not provided.