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FALMOUTH — “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is playing at Kincaid Regional Theatre Oct. 16 and 17. This year’s production marks the sixth year of this annual presentation that has turned into a tradition for Kincaid Regional Theatre.
Originally imagined as an outdoor, socially-distanced production during the time of the pandemic, the annual foray with the Headless Horseman has since captured the imagination of theatregoers each October.
Tickets are free, but donations are encouraged and appreciated. Seating is general admission and available at 5:45 p.m. KRT encourages attendees to bring their own lawn chairs or picnic blankets for the outdoor production.
One hour prior to showtime, enjoy a walk down Pumpkin Alley, KRT’s very own pumpkin glow. (Reach out to KRT on their Facebook page if you would like to add your pumpkin to the glow.)
Theatergoers also can enjoy a festive drink from Trappy’s Kaffee’s coffee truck and games and activities with DreamSpire Creatives and the Pendleton County Public Library.
Showtime is 7 p.m. in the theatre’s gazebo grove. In the event of rain, the production will be moved indoors.
Based on the book by Washington Irving, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is adapted by Vera Morris for the stage as a perfect spooky show alive with hilarious action and fun.
It begins when Ichabod Crane, a lightly goofy schoolmaster, comes to the farming community of Sleepy Hollow with all his worldly possessions. He’s looking for a good life and a wealthy wife who will supply it.
Once he sets eyes on the local beauty, Katrina Van Tassel, he’s sure his dream will come true.
Unhappily for Ichabod, Katrina has a boyfriend who’s extremely jealous... the boisterous Brom Bones. To complicate matters the graveyard is haunted by a small army of restless spirits, including the most famous phantom of all, the Headless Horseman.
At a party, Ichabod proposes marriage to Katrina, but is booted out by Brom and forced to make his way home through a terrible storm.
In the dark, there’s something shadowy and towering intent on taking Ichabod’s life — the Headless Horseman!
Poor Ichabod has to outrun the galloping phantom! Does he? No one knows for sure because the schoolmaster is never seen again...