DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — The Headless Horseman is riding into Dothan as Southeast Alabama Community Theatre presents its student education production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Oct. 8-10.
The production will be held at the Cultural Arts Center, 909 S. Saint Andrews St. in Dothan.
The classic Washington Irving story follows schoolteacher Ichabod Crane as he competes for the affection of Katrina Van Tassel while the legend of a mysterious headless Hessian looms over the village of Sleepy Hollow.
The production is directed by Katie Ash and features a blended cast of adults and students.
Following the Dothan performances, the cast will travel to Decatur to take part in ACTFest 2026, a family-friendly festival hosted by the Alabama Conference of Theatre. Community theaters from across Alabama will compete in one-act plays, individual events and group performance competitions.
Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8; 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9; and 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10.
Tickets are $20 for all seats, and season tickets may also be used. Tickets can be purchased at SEACT.com
