AUDITIONS - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Running October 10-12 at NorShor Theatre

Written by John Heimbuch

Created in collaboration with Jon Ferguson

Based on the story by Washington Irving

Director: SJ Olson

Assistant Director: Ian Wallin

Movement Director: Antony Ferguson

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Duluth Playhouse is committed to inclusive casting.  

Actors of all ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities are highly encouraged to audition.

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GENERAL AUDITION INFORMATION

Auditions will be held in person at the NorShor Theatre Rehearsal Studios located at 211 E. Superior St., Duluth, MN, 55802.  Please enter through the “Lights on Duluth” door located next to the Box Office.

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AUDITION DETAILS

• Auditions will be held on August 2, 2025  |  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
• Please sign up for an audition slot HERE. 
• Actors must fill out the audition form HERE.
• Actors will be asked to prepare a monologue selected from these sides. 

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WHAT TO BRING

• Headshot or recent photo - You may also send one to auditions@duluthplayhouse.org
• Resume - You may also enter previous experience on your audition form. 
• Water bottle - Hydration is key. Please take care of yourself this summer! 
• Clothes/Shoes to move in - There will be some movement involved, please dress appropriately. Shoes must be secure to your foot. No sandals, crocs, or barefeet. 

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CALLBACK DETAILS

Callbacks will be held on August 2  | 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.  

Actors should be prepared to read sides from the show. 

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ABOUT THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW

In the quaint village of Sleepy Hollow, stories of wonder and strangeness surround the legend of a mighty headless Hessian. 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.

We encourage parents and students to read the script in preparation for your audition. 

Parents and students should arrive to auditions familiar with the story and comfortable with the content. You can find a digital version of the script/score HERE. 

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AVAILABLE ROLES AND DESCRIPTIONS 

ICHABOD CRANE  |  A Connecticut school teacher 

GEOFFREY CRAYON   |  A New Yorker of distinction

BROM BONES  |  A roistering blade

KATRINA VAN TASSEL  |  A country coquette 

BALTUS VAN TASSEL   |  A gentleman farmer

HANS VAN RIPPER  |  Another gentleman farmer

PARSON VAN HOUTEN  |  A man of faith

RUPERT VAN BRUNT  |  A spiteful schoolboy

OTTO VAN LANCKER  |  A willing believer 

OLD BROUWER   |  A willful disbeliever 

SKELETON  |  A skeleton 

ADDITIONAL ENSEMBLE ROLES: 

HEADLESS HORSEMAN PUPPETEER(S), VILLAGERS, STUDENTS

COUNTRY GIRLS, SLEEPY HOLLOW BOYS, OLD MEN

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REHEARSAL INFORMATION

Dates and Times:

August 25 - October 8

Monday - Friday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Where:

NorShor Theatre Studios and Main Stage

211 E Superior Street, Duluth, MN

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PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Thursday, October 9

Sponsor Night - Call 5:30 pm, Show 7:00 pm

Friday, October 10

Opening Night - Call 5:30 pm, Show 7:00 pm

Saturday, October 11

Matinee - Call 12:30 pm, Show 2:00 pm

(Meal provided)

Evening - Call 3:30 pm, Show 5:00pm

Sunday, October 12

Matinee - Call 12:30 pm, Show 2:00 pm

(Meal provided)

Evening - Call 3:30 pm, Show 5:00pm

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If you have any questions about the audition process, please contact the Director of Education SJ Olson: education@duluthplayhouse.org. 

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