Friday, September 20, 2024
The Sleepy Hollow Experience returns to Granbury next month. Part of the Brian Clowdus Experience live shows, this much-anticipated event has a loyal following and is sure to capture new fans this go-round. Show dates for this unique theater event begin Oct. 3 and run through Oct. 27.
“Sleepy Hollow is hands down the most popular ghost story of all time. The image of a headless horseman is synonymous with Halloween at this point,” shared Clowdus.
“We have seen so many iterations from Johnny Depp to Disney. The original story by Washington Irving proves that classic literature and rich writing stands the test of time. Here we are over 200 years after its original publishing still seeing it alive and well,” Clowdus continued.
The Brian Clowdus Experience is theater reimagined. It’s a theater experience where audience members get an up close view and each performance is unique because each performance the audience changes.
“Guests connect so well because of the intimate and interactive nature. They feel as if they are literally in the story with the characters,” explained Clowdus.
“They aren’t sitting watching something, they are on their feet and in the action alongside all the players. They are going to the schoolhouse as students, they are going to the frolic as townspeople. They are active participants. I always say the stars of our experiences are the audiences!”
This type of out-of-the-box entertainment is created from the ground up in a nonconventional space. Clowdus loves the result of breaking down the barrier between the audience and the actors.
“I can't imagine doing theater any other way. Each night is different depending on the audience. The cast feeds off of the audience energy. They react when the audience reacts,” said Clowdus.
He shared, “Although scripted, the actors have freedom to improv based off of what the audience is giving them. Our VIP preshow is completely unscripted and you get to hang out inside the house in an intimate cocktail party with the characters. If you are looking for the most immersive, epic experience, you have to opt for the VIP tickets! Nothing like the preshow ... it is a hoot-and-a-half!”
It has been two years since Granbury has hosted “The Sleepy Hollow Experience,” and many fans look forward to another chance to enjoy the show and others determined not to let the opportunity pass them by this time.
“You will see some familiar faces and some new faces this year. I will say we have assembled hands-down the most talented Sleepy Hollow Experience any venue has ever seen. The talent this year is what bring the experience to the next level,” Clowdus expressed.
Though he has been writing, directing and planning these experiences for several years Clowdus is just as enthused as ever to bring The Sleepy Hollow Experience back to Granbury.
“This is hands-down the most incredible Halloween event of the year,” Clowdus said. “We take the original story and turn it on its head with a new interactive, immersive spectacle. This is good, family-friendly fun and just spooky enough to scare you but not so scary it’s not good for all.
“National, world class talent marries with the most epic venue in Granbury: haunted mansion, outdoor courtyard and chapel ... the setting could not be more evocative. You feel as if you have traveled back in time and are in the town of Sleepy Hollow.”
For more information and to buy tickets go to brianclowdus.com
