DARK WOODS
Mixes the splendor of Mother Nature with artisans, theatre gypsies, performers and storytellers in an revitalizing outdoor setting
Evil Dead The Musical opens June 22, 2012. Reefer Madness and return with the award-winning Experience Haunted Attraction will open in September.
We are busy working on a new project for Dark Woods. Check back for updates
WHAT IS A STORY PARK?
Dark Woods is the first known "story" park. Everything you can do, see or watch is story-based
We entertain through stories! Dark Woods features Outdoor Theatre, Haunted Attractions, Street Performers, Artisans and Architecture to tell stories throughout the year
All of our stories are told in themed lands across 130 acres of natural land
Select an area to view the attractions, entertainment, dining and shopping opportunities in each
ENTERTAINMENT
Dark Woods has several stages throughout the property that feature full-length professional produced shows throughout our season
Additionally, we have smaller stages in each of the lands that are kept full of street performers, storytellers, vocal groups, musical revues and comedians
On select evenings we run our pre-show Gypsy Caravan parade through the Minstrel Square on the way to the theatre where your show is playing
Select a stage for the full schedule
EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL (on the Evil Dead stage in The Ruins)
Every Friday & Saturday Night June 21 through August 18 2012
REEFER MADNESS (on the MidWest Woods stage)
Every Friday & Saturday Night September 12 through November 3 2012
THE ROCKY HORROR REVUE SHOW (on the Gypsy stage)
Every Friday & Saturday night October 1 through October 31 2012
SLEEPY HOLLOW THE MUSICAL (on the Sleepy Hollow stage)
THE STORIES & POEMS OF POE (in the Storyteller's theatre)
Every 45 minutes on Friday & Saturday October 1 through October 31, 2012
CHARLES DICKEN'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL (in the Storyteller's theatre)
Every 45 minutes on Friday & Saturday November 25 through December 18 2012
MONDAY DECEMBER 12, 2011
The date of auditions for the 2012 season were announced this weekend: For Evil Dead, Reefer Madness and the Halloween Festival - Auditions will be held on Saturday April 7, 2012 at AXIS Nightclub. An additional date will be added in the Summer for the Halloween Festival. Auditions are now posted to www.ActorCall.com
MONDAY DECEMBER 5, 2011
We have activated the link to our employment application. All positions with Dark Woods are part-time seasonal paid positions. You can safely have a second job that won't interfere with your Monday through Friday job. Our hours are only on weekends Friday, Saturday and some Sundays.
FRIDAY DECEMBER 2, 2011
Join our new facebook page , follow us on Twitter and sign up for our email list ! And don't forget to get your seats for Evil Dead The Musical opening in June 2012
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2011
Tickets for Evil Dead The Musical are available online for sale beginning Thursday December 1st!
MONDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2011
The new Dark Woods website went live! This is step one of our new project which we will unveil in early 2012. We are transforming from a theatre company into an entertainment company - be the first to hear about our ambitious plans by joining our email list!
FRIDAY OCTOBER 28, 2011
We received the contract for Evil Dead The Musical today! That means, we will be doing the show, no matter if we have a place or not. But talks are progressing nicely for our new home and in a few short weeks we'll be able to release more details.
SATURDAY AUGUST 14, 2011
Our final performance of Evil Dead The Musical is tonight. How sad that our cast & crew won't have anything to do for a while. It was a great run and thank you to all who attended. We will be back next year in a new home!
CURRENT TICKETS AVAILABLE
EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL (June 22 - August 18 2012)
Showtime 9:20pm (or once the sun has set)
Adults $17 | Children 12 & Under $10
REEFER MADNESS (September 7 - October 13 2012)
Showtime 8:30pm (or once the sun has set)
THE EXPERIENCE HAUNTED ATTRACTION (September 28 - October 31 2012)
Attraction opens at 8p (or once the sun has set) with continuous tours until 12am
Adults $15 | Children 12 & Under $10 or skip the line $25 Ghostpass
DARK WOODS is the home of the World's only outdoor annual production of Evil Dead The Musical. We began in 2002 as a haunted attraction. Specializing in special effects and strong visuals, we were able to tell a complete story from beginning to end, instead of using powertools, gore and rubber monsters to shock our audience into being scared
After a few years, we realized our connection to theatre and added an outdoor stage to the estate. While those first few shows were almost agony to sit through, we finally found our niche with Evil Dead The Musical and will make it a tradition in Ostrander Ohio
In 2012, we will open Dark Woods at our new home located just a short distance away from The Schmitter Estate with Evil Dead The Musical and The Experience Haunted Attraction, with a larger project opening in Fall 2012
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ADDRESS
Ostrander Ohio 43061 (approximately 45 mins from downtown Columbus, 10 mins from downtown Delaware, 10 mins from Marysville)
PHONE
1-866-250-4832
EMAIL
info_darkwoodsentertainment.com
WEATHER POLICY
We are open in the rain, but should lightening or thunder be in our vicinity, we will temporarily hold all performances. No rainchecks and no refunds
TICKETS
Please visit www.HoldMySeats.com
JOBS
To apply for a seasonal, part-time position download our
and mail to 1000 Urlin Ave #2014 Grandview Heights Ohio 43212
For performers, please plan on attending one of our seasonal audition events. Visit www.ActorCall.com for those dates. All positions with Dark Woods are part-time, seasonal paid positions
SCHEDULE
Typically we are open by the fourth week of June and we close the week of Christmas
Employment Application.pdf
GYPSY BAZAAR
(only during our Halloween celebration)
Gypsies are master storytellers and for the month of October, they take over Dark Woods where they tell stories of Halloween long ago. You can also visit the Gypsy Bazaar where craft makers display their hand made wares
The Gypsy Stage featuring The Rocky Horror Music Revue
Gypsy Games of Chance
Fortune Tellers
Bellydancers
SHOPPING
Gypsy Craft Bazaar
DINING
Picnic Grounds
From June through September, this area is available for Family gatherings, Weddings, events and hosts craft fairs and flea markets.
MINSTREL SQUARE
(open nightly)
Minstrel: A storyteller
Your adventure at Dark Woods begins at Minstrel Square. Enjoy dinner at our outdoor cafe where you might be involved with a Candarian Demon invasion, catch the pre-show gypsy caravan parade and shop the wares of local craft makers
Townsquare Musical Revue Stage
Street Performers
Candarian Demon Invasion Dinner
Pre-Show Parade (nightly just prior to house opening)
Dark Woods Souvenier Store
The Jewelry Store
The Apparel Store
The Craft Store
Dark Woods Outdoor Cafe
The Baked Goods Counter
MIDWESTERN WOODS & LAKESIDE
(open June through November)
The Midwest Woods hosts the award-winning The Experience Haunted Attraction. Or take the 1 mile trek around the lake hosting sculptures from local artisans
Nightly Finale Effects Show on the Lake
ATTRACTIONS
The Experience Haunted Attraction
The Haunted House
Midwest Woods Artwalk featuring sculptures from Ohio artisans
DINING & COUNTER SERVICE
The Cider Outpost
THE RUINS
Travel back in time to re-live the final days of an ancient civilization just prior to it being taken over by Candarian Demons, then catch our annual production of Evil Dead The Musical.
Evil Dead Stage hosts the annual production of Evil Dead The Musical
Escape The Lost Temple
The Ancient Pyramid Outpost
The Stories and Poems of Poe at the 4D Storytellers Theatre
Sleepy Hollow The Musical on the Sleepy Hollow Stage
The Headless Horseman Show
West Woods Maze
The Pumpkin Patch
Silverworks
The Halloween Store
Sleepy Hollow Christmas Store
The Sleepy Hollow Outdoor Cafe
SLEEPY HOLLOW VILLAGE
(open October through December)
Visit the village of Sleepy Hollow based on the Washington Irving classic story. Families can walk through town and visit various shops, meet Ichabod Crane and Katrina Van Tassel, travel the West Woods Maze and catch a show at the Storytellers theatre. All activities at Sleepy Hollow are family friendly
EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL
(June 22 - August 18, 2012)
at Dark Woods (on the Evil Dead Stage) (Ostrander Ohio 43061) Approximately 45 minutes from Downtown Columbus OH, 20 mins from Dublin, 10 mins from Delaware, 10 mins from Marysville
Book and Lyrics by George Reinblatt
Music By Frank Cipolla/Christopher Bond/Melissa Morris/George Reinblatt
Music Supervision - Frank Cipolla
Additional Lyrics - Christopher Bond
Additional Music - Rob Daleman
JUNE 22, 23, 29, 30 JULY 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 AUGUST 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
Shows begin at 9:20pm or once the sun is set.
*TICKETS ON SALE NOW* Click here to purchase tickets online
All seats $17. For Mature Audiences. No refunds.
WARNING: Many seats are in the Splatter Zone. You may get blood on you during the performance. Some, will be covered in blood from head to toe. Others, will have a few splashes. Don't worry, our blood is made of fabric softener, water and other safe non-toxic ingredients. It'll sting your eyes but it washes out. Additionally, if you are allergic to Karo syrup or corn syrup, you should sit near the back.
Based on Sam Raimis 80s cult classic films, EVIL DEAD tells the tale of 5 college kids who travel to a cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force. And although it may sound like a horror, it's not! The songs are hilariously campy and the show is bursting with more farce than a Monty Python skit. EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL unearths the old familiar story: boy and friends take a weekend getaway at abandoned cabin, boy expects to get lucky, boy unleashes ancient evil spirit, friends turn into Candarian Demons, boy fights until dawn to survive.
Outer Critics Circle nomination for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical
Presented with Special Permission and rehearsal materials provided by:
SAMUEL FRENCH MUSIC LIBRARY 45 W 25 Street New York New York 10010
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TICKET & VENUE INFORMATION
Dark Woods seating is by reservation only. You can reserve seats online here, or by telephone at (866) 250-4832.
Seating is first come, first served. Gates open 60 minutes prior to showtime. Showtime is based on the time of sunset but typically 9:20pm.
Non-alcoholic beverages are available on site. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas.
Parking is in a grassy field - if it has been raining (and it has) please go slowly and be careful.
All seats $17
Reservations strongly encouraged.
WARNING: All seats are in what is known as the Splatter Zone. This means you will get blood on you during the performance. Some of you will be covered in blood from head to toe. Others will only have a few splashes on them. Dont worry, our blood is a recipe with fabric softener and other safe non-toxic ingredients. It washes out. We don't recommend that you eat it however.
VENUE - Dark Woods Outdoor Theatre Dean Road Ostrander OH 43061 (A short distance from our old home at The Schmitter Estate)
a Dark Woods tradition!
Join us for our annual outdoor production of Evil Dead The Musical where the blood flies and zombies sing and dance! The only annual outdoor production in the world!
REEFER MADNESS
(September 7 - October 13 2012)
Book by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney
Music by Dan Studney
Lyrics by Kevin Murphy
SEPTEMBER 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 OCTOBER 5, 6, 12, 13
Shows begin at 8:30pm or once the sun is set
Click here to purchase tickets online
Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence. You won't be able to resist the spoofy fun of REEFER MADNESS. REEFER MADNESS is a highly stylized and satirical political commentary. It contains adult humor, religious parody, and drug use, as well as suggested violence and sexual explicitness
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN LIBRARY 229 W 28 Street New York New York 10001
Seating is first come, first served. Gates open 60 minutes prior to showtime. Showtime is based on the time of sunset but typically 8:30pm (during this production)
For Mature Audiences
Reservations required
VENUE - Dark Woods Outdoor Theatre Ostrander OH 43061
a hilarious musical comedy!
Kick off the Halloween season with the haunting Zombies of Reefer Madness!
THE EXPERIENCE HAUNTED ATTRACTION
(September 28 - October 31)
at Dark Woods (Ostrander Ohio 43061) Approximately 45 minutes from Downtown Columbus OH, 20 mins from Dublin, 10 mins from Delaware, 10 mins from Marysville
SEPTEMBER 28, 29, OCTOBER 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Continuous Walk-throughs begin once the sun has set.
Entrance Pass $15 adults, $10 children 12 & under. Skip the line $25 Ghostpass. No refunds.
The Experience Haunted Attraction tells the story of a local Ostrander legend about a young girl who disappeared in the woods. We tell the story through live actors, special effects and strong visuals.
No strobelights, no rubber monsters and no chainsaws! Just you and "it" alone in the woods!
Please wear approriate footwear
VENUE - Dark Woods Dean Road Ostrander OH 43061
award-winning
The designers weren't satisfied with the gore, power tool scares and actors yelling "boo!" typical of the haunts of the area, so they decided to create an attraction based on special effects and a good story.
Travel deep into the atmospheric woods to discover the Legend of Saran.
ADDRESS (We will post our street number in 2012 before the show begins!)
Dean Road Ostrander Ohio 43061 (approximately 45 mins from downtown Columbus, 10 mins from downtown Delaware, 10 mins from Marysville) Our new home is located about 100 yards from The Schmitter Estate
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