My family was invited to this year's season of Serenbe Playhouse's Sleepy Hollow Experience. This is our third year in a row seeing this show and each year it has been in a different location. Not only has it been in a different location but somehow it gets better every year. I can remember our first time going when it started at the top of the Serenbe Stable Barn and freaked us all the way out! Last year out in the woods was creepy, but this year we drove further into the darkness within the Serenbe property to find "Sleepy Hollow!"
Indeed it was an EXPERIENCE! 
Here are my tips on seeing this particular show at Serenbe:
1) I give this year's show a PG-13 rating - mild adult humor
2) The show is perfect for any age as long as they are not afraid of the dark!
3) It's a MOVING show, that means walking around the woods at night!
4) There is a REAL party during Intermission-Seriously and this year you can roast your own marshmallows for SMORES!
5) This is NOT a sensory friendly show
6) There will be a Homeschool DAY version of the show
The cast wants you to know that when you see an outdoor show the "Show Must Go On" as long as it's safe for the audience. That includes interacting with the elements of nature (bugs and maybe even a bat or two!), cold, rain, etc will not stop the show unless it is deemed unsafe!
My suggestion is to dress appropriately for the weather! We wore long pants and had jackets since the show doesnt happen until the later evening hours. For those of you with high schoolers or scary movie enthusiast, I would suggest the 10pm show on the weekends! They are sure to get a kick out of it.
The characters will stay true to their roles, so if your kid happens to say "I like your costume" be prepared for a creepy response like "This is my REAL skin." This show has just the right amount of creepiness to give you a good fright without totally terrifying your family.
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fest: The Sleepy Hollow Experience. Following four sold out seasons and recognition as one of the ‘Top
Five Halloween Plays in the Country’ by American Theatre Magazine, patrons will enjoy a fresh
adaptation by Serenbe Playhouse’s Brian Clowdus. This immersive Halloween experience is sure to have
heads rolling.
“It is hard to believe that we are entering our fifth year of The Sleepy Hollow Experience,” says Oliveti. “It
feels like just yesterday that Brian Clowdus was on my phone asking me to Assistant Direct the very first
production of this show. I never would have guessed that 5 years later I’d be standing in a field ready to
remount this tale. I could not be more excited for its return and its lasting legacy as an Atlanta Halloween
tradition.”
BRAND NEW THIS YEAR, The Sleepy Hollow Experience is going family friendly each Sunday in
October at 2pm! Join us starting at 1pm for fall activities including: a pumpkin patch, pumpkin
decorating, s’more making, fall games, food & drink. Followed by a day time performance at 2pm. The
perfect Sunday afternoon for families with little ones not too keen on the dark!
ABOUT THE CAST
Since year one, the adorable Chris Mayers has brought Ichabod Crane to life
and this year will be no different. Joining him once again this year are Erin
Burnett as Katerina Van Tassel and Blake Burgess (Of Mice and Men) as
Brom Bones with Jennifer Alice Acker (Playhouse Director of Education) and
Brandon Partrick as the mysterious Storytellers.
TICKETS
Ticket prices start at $30 – senior/student, and group discounts are available. Rain Insurance is available
for all tickets starting at $2.50. Visit www.serenbeplayhouse.com any time or call the Box Office, open
Tuesday through Saturday, 12pm until 5pm, 770-463- 1110, for tickets.
Performances are Wednesdays thru Sundays at 8pm with late night Fridays & Saturdays at 10:30pm.
NEW THIS YEAR, Family Friendly Day Time performances are Sundays at 2pm. The performance run
time is estimated at approximately 90 minutes with 1 intermission.
