The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Extended Version)

By Washington Irving
Adapted by Carmella Gates

Setting: Near Tarry Town, upstate New York, in the 1800’s

Cast of Characters:

Washington Irving–author and narrator
Ichabod Crane—superstitious schoolmaster
Katrina Van Tassel–woman Ichabod loves
Headless Horseman–spirit of a Revolutionary War soldier
Brom Bones–Ichabod’s rival for Katrina and a practical joker
Baltus Van Tassel–Katrina’s father
Brom’s two buddies–wild and mischievous fellows
3 gossips / choir singers
3 old storytellers / choir singers
3 young storytellers / additional school children
School children:
Joe Mellema
Joan Mellema
Ann Van Dyke
Fred
Susan
David
Becky
Mr. and Mrs. Mellema
6 Ghosts/ choir singers
Messenger
Guests at the Van Tassel’s party