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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 which will open in the Fall of 2012. Check back for updates

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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

GYPSY BAZAAR

MINSTREL SQUARE

THE RUINS

MIDWEST WOODS & LAKESIDE

THE VILLAGE AT SLEEPY HOLLOW

Entertainment

2012 SEASON

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 2012REEFER MADNESS (on the MidWest Woods stage)Every Friday & Saturday Night September 12 through November 3 2012THE ROCKY HORROR REVUE SHOW (on the Gypsy stage)Every Friday & Saturday night October 1 through October 31 2012SLEEPY HOLLOW THE MUSICAL (on the Sleepy Hollow stage)Every Friday & Saturday night October 1 through October 31 2012THE STORIES & POEMS OF POE (in the Storyteller's theatre)Every 45 minutes on Friday & Saturday October 1 through October 31, 2012CHARLES DICKEN'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL (in the Storyteller's theatre)Every 45 minutes on Friday & Saturday November 25 through December 18 2012
News TUESDAY JANUARY 3, 2012Just like last year, we will be spending the next few months building our new Evil Dead home! As soon as the weather starts to break we'll be back with pics of the ongoing process. THURSDAY DECEMBER 29, 2011With the last few days of 2011 upon us, I wanted to take a moment to reflect where we've been. In 2002 a group of friends got together and said "Why don't we do a haunted house?" to raise money for a new theatre troupe. The Experience Haunted Attraction was born that year and paid for the new troupe. In 2006 we decided to expand and added outdoor theatre - we did Sleepy Hollow the Musical - and it was so-so. After that we were kicked off the property and only returned in 2009 when we came up with an idea to combine an outdoor show with a haunted attraction - it was so-so as well. Then we scheduled Evil Dead The Musical for 2011 - it was a huge hit and has forced us to seek a new larger home. In just a few weeks, we will announce the location of our new home (which is close to The Schmitter Estate) and along with it - we will unveil our plans for it. Thank you to all who've stuck by us through this exciting and yet stressful time - we will do you proud!P.S. As we expected - tickets to Evil Dead The Musical are selling quickly - get yours now!MONDAY DECEMBER 12, 2011The 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.comMONDAY DECEMBER 5, 2011We 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, 2011Join 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 2012TUESDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2011Tickets for Evil Dead The Musical are available online for sale beginning Thursday December 1st!MONDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2011The 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, 2011We 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, 2011Our 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!
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Tickets

Evil Dead The Musical

Reefer Madness

The Experience

CURRENT TICKETS AVAILABLEEVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL (June 22 - August 18 2012)Showtime 9:20pm (or once the sun has set)Adults $17 | Children 12 & Under $10REEFER MADNESS (September 7 - October 13 2012)Showtime 8:30pm (or once the sun has set)Adults $17 | Children 12 & Under $10THE EXPERIENCE HAUNTED ATTRACTION (September 28 - October 31 2012)Attraction opens at 8p (or once the sun has set) with continuous tours until 12amAdults $15 | Children 12 & Under $10 or skip the line $25 Ghostpass
About Us 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 scaredAfter 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 OhioIn 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
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Contact Us ADDRESS Ostrander Ohio 43061 (approximately 45 mins from downtown Columbus, 10 mins from downtown Delaware, 10 mins from Marysville) PHONE1-866-250-4832EMAILinfo_darkwoodsentertainment.comWEATHER POLICYWe are open in the rain, but should lightening or thunder be in our vicinity, we will temporarily hold all performances. No rainchecks and no refundsTICKETSPlease visit www.HoldMySeats.comJOBSTo apply for a seasonal, part-time position download our and mail to 1000 Urlin Ave #2014 Grandview Heights Ohio 43212For 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 positionsSCHEDULETypically we are open by the fourth week of June and we close the week of Christmas

Employment Application.pdf

Employment Application.pdf

Gypsy Bazaar

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

ENTERTAINMENTThe Gypsy Stage featuring The Rocky Horror Music RevueGypsy Games of ChanceFortune TellersBellydancersSHOPPINGGypsy Craft BazaarDININGPicnic GroundsFrom June through September, this area is available for Family gatherings, Weddings, events and hosts craft fairs and flea markets.

Minstrel Square

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

ENTERTAINMENTTownsquare Musical Revue StageStreet PerformersCandarian Demon Invasion DinnerPre-Show Parade (nightly just prior to house opening)SHOPPINGDark Woods Souvenier StoreThe Jewelry StoreThe Apparel StoreThe Craft StoreDININGDark Woods Outdoor CafeThe Baked Goods Counter
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Midwest Woods

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

ENTERTAINMENTNightly Finale Effects Show on the LakeATTRACTIONSThe Experience Haunted Attraction The Haunted HouseMidwest Woods Artwalk featuring sculptures from Ohio artisansDINING & COUNTER SERVICEThe Cider Outpost

The Ruins

THE RUINS

(open June through November)

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.

ENTERTAINMENTEvil Dead Stage hosts the annual production of Evil Dead The MusicalATTRACTIONSEscape The Lost Temple DINING & COUNTER SERVICEThe Ancient Pyramid Outpost

Sleepy Hollow ENTERTAINMENTThe Stories and Poems of Poe at the 4D Storytellers TheatreSleepy Hollow The Musical on the Sleepy Hollow StageThe Headless Horseman ShowATTRACTIONSWest Woods Maze The Pumpkin PatchSHOPPINGSilverworksThe Halloween StoreSleepy Hollow Christmas Store DINING & COUNTER SERVICEThe 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 2012 EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL(June 22 - August 18, 2012)at Dark Woods (on the Evil Dead Stage) (Dean Road Ostrander Ohio 43061) Approximately 45 minutes from Downtown Columbus OH, 20 mins from Dublin, 10 mins from Delaware, 10 mins from MarysvilleBook and Lyrics by George ReinblattMusic By Frank Cipolla/Christopher Bond/Melissa Morris/George ReinblattMusic Supervision - Frank CipollaAdditional Lyrics - Christopher BondAdditional Music - Rob DalemanJUNE 22, 23, 29, 30 JULY 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 AUGUST 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18Shows begin at 9:20pm or once the sun is set.*TICKETS ON SALE NOW* Click here to purchase tickets onlineAll 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 MusicalPresented with Special Permission and rehearsal materials provided by:SAMUEL FRENCH MUSIC LIBRARY 45 W 25 Street New York New York 10010_______________________________________TICKET & VENUE INFORMATIONDark 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 not allowed inside the performance zone.Smoking is allowed but not in the seating area, please step to the side so as not to disturb other guests.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)

EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL

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!

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Evil Dead 2011
Evil Dead 2011
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Reefer Madness 2012 REEFER MADNESS(September 7 - October 13 2012)at Dark Woods (on the Evil Dead Stage) (Dean Road Ostrander Ohio 43061) Approximately 45 minutes from Downtown Columbus OH, 20 mins from Dublin, 10 mins from Delaware, 10 mins from MarysvilleBook by Kevin Murphy and Dan StudneyMusic by Dan StudneyLyrics by Kevin MurphySEPTEMBER 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 OCTOBER 5, 6, 12, 13Shows begin at 8:30pm or once the sun is setClick here to purchase tickets onlineAll seats $17. For Mature Audiences. No refunds.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 explicitnessPresented with Special Permission and rehearsal materials provided by:RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN LIBRARY 229 W 28 Street New York New York 10001_______________________________________TICKET & VENUE INFORMATIONDark 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 8:30pm (during this production)Non-alcoholic beverages are available on site. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed inside the performance zone.Smoking is allowed but not in the seating area, please step to the side so as not to disturb other guests.Parking is in a grassy field - if it has been raining (and it has) please go slowly and be careful. All seats $17For Mature Audiences Reservations requiredVENUE - Dark Woods Outdoor Theatre Dean Road Ostrander OH 43061

REEFER MADNESS

a hilarious musical comedy!

Kick off the Halloween season with the haunting Zombies of Reefer Madness!

Experience 2012 THE EXPERIENCE HAUNTED ATTRACTION(September 28 - October 31)at Dark Woods (Dean Road Ostrander Ohio 43061) Approximately 45 minutes from Downtown Columbus OH, 20 mins from Dublin, 10 mins from Delaware, 10 mins from MarysvilleSEPTEMBER 28, 29, OCTOBER 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31Continuous Walk-throughs begin once the sun has set.Click here to purchase tickets onlineEntrance 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!_______________________________________TICKET & VENUE INFORMATIONPlease wear approriate footwearNon-alcoholic beverages are available on site. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed inside the performance zone or in line for the eventSmoking is allowed but only in authorized smoking areas.Parking is in a grassy field - if it has been raining (and it has) please go slowly and be careful. VENUE - Dark Woods Dean Road Ostrander OH 43061

THE EXPERIENCE HAUNTED ATTRACTION

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.

Application 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 EstatePHONE1-866-250-4832EMAILinfo_darkwoodsentertainment.comWEATHER POLICYWe are open in the rain, but should lightening or thunder be in our vicinity, we will temporarily hold all performances. No rainchecks and no refundsTICKETSPlease visit www.HoldMySeats.comJOBSTo apply for a seasonal, part-time position download our or fill it out online. 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 positionsSCHEDULETypically we are open by the fourth week of June and we close the week of Christmas

Employment Application.pdf