KYLE MURPHYStaff Writer

The South Jackson Community Playhouse Theatre Series will be setting the mood for Halloween in Tullahoma with Washington Irving’s short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” this week.

The classic, spooky tale of Ichabod Crane learning about the hauntings of Sleepy Hollow and the legendary chase between him and the Headless Horseman is set to take place at South Jackson Performing Art Center’s Courtyard stage from Thurs, Oct. 5, through Sat, Oct. 7. Showtime for all three shows is 7 p.m. and tickets are $15. Tickets can be purchased at southjacksonciviccenter.thundertix.com or by calling the box office at

South Jackson officials encourage attendees to bring a chair to South Jackson’s first outdoor show in The Courtyard.

“Enjoy this classic tale of superstitions and spooky tales as Ichabod Crane learns all about the hauntings of the town of Sleepy Hollow and its inhabitants,” South Jackson officials said. “Watch that glorious chase between Ichabod and that daunting Hessian, The Headless Horseman. Meet Dallas as he struts his stuff as the horse of the headless Hessian soldier.”

This rendition of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is the adaptation by John Heimbuch and Jon Ferguson. The story takes place in the 19^th century in the village of Sleepy Hollow, where stories of wonder and strangeness surround the legend of a mighty headless horseman. When the humble schoolteacher Ichabod Crane vies for the hand of the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel, the townsfolk might protest, but it is ultimately the Horseman who will decide Ichabod’s fate.

South Jackson unveiled the cast of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” in September via their social media pages.

The cast of the residents of Sleepy Hollow include: Zac Collins as Ichabod Crane; Will Prater as Abraham Van Brunt/Brom Bones; Elizabeth Daniels as Katrina Van Tassel; Kelly Lapczynski as Esme Knickerbocker, Narrator; David Mayer as Baltus Van Tassel; Kimberly Mayer as Sarah Van Tassel; Frank Wonder as Parson Van Houten; Audrey Yates as Mrs. Van Houten; Carolyn Bradford as Widow Van Ripper; Keith Cornelius as Hans Van Brunt; Gavin Good as Rupert Van Brunt; Emily Seal as Widow Van Doreen; Conner Roberson as Vincent Van Doreen; Amy Ocheltree as Liv; and Erin Wilson as Ella.

The villagers are Rachel Metcalf as Johanna Brouwer; Wayne Metcalf as Andrew Brouwer; Danny Carpenter as Annika Haugen; Scott (Deuce) Anderson as Otto Haugen; Connie Dodson as Maud Myer; and Vincent Chambers as Jon Meyer.

The Country Girls are Emily Nipper as Brigitta; Makayla Sells as Mila; Lillian Johnson as Astrid; Lola Smith as Inge; Brooke Kidd as Helena; Naomi Williams as Marie; Arianna Yanofsky as Effie. The Sleepy Hollow Boys are Rex Baker as Willem; Jacob Hennessee as Stefan; Vincent Chambers as Jon; Sam Walker as Oliver; Paul Mayer as Gerrit; Sam Weintraub as Max; and Hayden Good as Hugo.

The Children of Sleepy Hollow are played by Annabel Weintraub, Anna Mayer, Cailey Kidd, Cruz Kidd, Phil Wilson, Charlotte Hastings, Raelynn Baker, Emily Mayer, Oliver Dunn, Noah Champion, Adeline Diller, Josie Dunn and Maddox Liles.

The production staff for “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” are Coleen Saunders as Director; Zac Collins as Assistant Director; Melissa Shuran as Assistant Director; Lilliana Johnson as Choreographer/Producer; Sid Wing for Sound; John Brock for Lights; Anne Wonder for Costumes; Kathrine Hopkins for Props; Abby Johnson as Stage Manager; and introducing Dallas as Daredevil, the horse of the Headless Horseman.

South Jackson Performing Arts Center is located at 404 S. Jackson St. For more information, call 931-455-5321 or visit southjackson.org.