Now showing at Meadow Brook Theatre is Washington Irving’s story of the superstitious 1790’s town of Sleepy Hollow.

 

New York native Jefferson Garrett’s world premiere adaptation of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” is first in line for Meadow Brook’s 2009-2010 season.

 

Meadow Brook managing director, Cheryl Marshall was pleased to welcome the never-before-seen play to the stage at Meadow Brook.

 

“Getting a chance to have a world premiere on the Meadow Brook Theatre stage and watch our young talented director and talented staff bring this to life,” were among the most exiting aspects of this production according to Marshall.

 

Travis Walter, the “young director”, is also the recently named interim artistic director of Meadow Brook Theatre and man who picked Garrett’s vision from a number of adaptations of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”

 

“I was looking for a version that was the closest to Washington Irving’s actual story,” said Walter. “This version includes much of Irving’s actual words.  I was so impressed that I contacted the playwright and asked to host the World Premiere of this work. He agreed and the result is currently on our stage.”

 

“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” stars Rusty Mewha, as the new-in-town school master Ichabod Crane, and Oakland alum Katie Hardy, as Katrina Van Tassel, the object of Ichabod’s affection.

 

“Travis had callbacks and had several ladies read for the part, after careful consideration he decided on Katie Hardy,” said Marshall.

The play tells not only the story of a superstitious town and the mysterious Headless Horseman who haunts it, but also the tale of the love between Ichabod and Katrina.

“One of my favorite things about this story has always been the fact it not only is a ‘ghost story’ with the tale of Headless Horseman, but at the heart of it lies another story … a beautiful story about unrequited love,” said Walter.

The first in the Meadow Brook line up, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” will show every Wednesday through Sunday until November 1st and will be followed by the annual performance of the Charles Dickens’ classic production “A Christmas Carol.”

“So many people put their hearts and souls into making this production a success and I am extremely pleased with the outcome. I know this production will have our audience coming back for more!” Walter said.

Tickets for Meadow Brook productions range from $24 per seat for Wednesday/Thursday previews to $39 per seat for Saturday showings.

For more information on upcoming Meadow Brook Theatre performances or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.mbtheatre.com or call the Meadow Brook Theatre Box Office at (248) 377-3300.