An outdoor theatrical experience that reimagines Washington Irving’s iconic 1820’s tale
When: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 — Sunday, November 4, 2018
Where: Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566
Price: $35–45$; ages 10+; parental discretion is advised
Tags: #immersivetheatre, #sitespecific, #interactive, #promenade, #familyfriendly, #ContentAdvisory, #WeatherAdvisory, #MobilityAdvisory (see below)
Old Sturbridge Village once again joins with producer/director Brian Clowdus to bring The Sleepy Hollow Experience to the Village. Recognized as one of the country’s top five Halloween plays by American Theatre Magazine, The Sleepy Hollow Experience is an immersive, outdoor theatrical experience that reimagines Washington Irving’s iconic 1820’s tale.
At The Sleepy Hollow Experience, guests will be ghoulishly guided through the Village’s countryside where they will encounter Ichabod Crane, Katrina Van Tassel, Brom Bones and quite possibly the Headless Horseman. Please note that each outdoor performance is approximately 1.5 hours long, and requires standing and walking. Performances are rain or shine. If the evening is a rainout, a modified version of The Sleepy Hollow Experience will take place in Old Sturbridge Village’s Stephen M. Brewer Theater.
One and a half hours before show time, guests can enjoy hot soups and chowder, snacks and sweets. When you purchase your show tickets, you have the opportunity to pre-purchase a hearty soup/chowder meal for an additional $8. Additionally, sweets (and libations) will be available for purchase during intermission. Beer, wine, and cocktails will be available before the show and during intermission. You must have a valid photo ID in order to purchase any alcohol. Guests are welcome to enjoy their libations during the performance.
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Contact Level: None
Content Advisories: Parental discretion is advised. While there is no blood and gore, the production is not for the faint-of-heart.
Please note that each outdoor performance is approximately 1.5 hours long, and requires standing and walking. The average evening temperature in October is 45 degrees, so dress warmly as the entire production takes place outdoors. Sweatshirts, stadium blankets and hand warmers will be available for purchase at the event.
Guests are not permitted to bring bags, backpacks, fanny packs or outside food or drinks into the Village. Only small purses will be permitted.
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