'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' Comes to Amador Theater October 17, 2008

Oct 19 & 26 2:00 pm; Oct 17, 18, 24 & 25 8:00 pm.

In this classic story of a superstitious town, bumbling schoolmaster Ichabod Crane insists he does not believe in the infamous Headless Horseman. However, when a dark figure on a horseback follows him home one night, Ichabod screams in terror and shows that he is as superstitious as everyone else.

"We chose the Kathryn Schultz Miller adaptation of the story because it is particularly clever and fun, using some actual text from the original story," says Director Rebecca Ennals. "Along with the lead roles, there is an ensemble of actors of all ages who play multiple parts and act as storytellers. They portray people, animals and even towns in creative, theatrical ways, both physical and verbal. Some animals are actually puppets created by the ensemble from objects that may have been found in a farm village in the 1780s."

Acting in the production is a particular delight to Michael Bruner, who plays Brom Bones and the Headless Horseman. Bruner, who normally works back stage at the Amador Theater for City of Pleasanton, auditioned for the show after two years away from acting. "After doing other kinds of productions in the past, community theater is just wonderful," he says. "All the cast members are there because they are passionate about acting and everyone gets along really well. We're having a blast creating a show that is really scary and humorous at the same time."

Young actor Morgan Werder, a fifth grader at Fairlands Elementary, agrees, "Community theater is a lot of fun and a lot of hard work. We're like a family with lots of different personalities. We bond with the other actors and learn from each other."

"I think the audience is going to like this play very much," she adds. "It's very interactive and has something for everybody - rivalry, love, suspense and, of course, the Headless Horseman!"

Adult: $14, $18 and $20 and Child: $8, $12 and $16.

Official Website: http://www.pleasantoncivicarts.org