Sleepy Hollow November 2, 2006

Based on the incomparable tale by Washington Irving, and inspired by his sparse dialogue, lush imagery and vividly drawn mood, 'Sleepy Hollow' is a large-scale shadow puppet re-telling of the classic story, which focuses on how one's vices can overtake them when faced with their wildest dreams and most overwhelming fears. The piece plays on a gigantic quilted screen, borrowing stylized movements and shapes from silent horror films, melodrama and Victorian silhouette; It uses lighting effects, costume and natural materials, as well as traditional shadow puppetry to create a landscape unlike any other. Each performance (except 10/31) is followed by Drama of Works's smash-hit Halloween spooktacular, 'The Carnival of Samhain.'