Night of the Living Dead Live!

It's 1968. We're in rural Pennsylvania and The United States is in turmoil. But then again, when is she never? Night of the Living Dead Live is a terrifyingly hilarious re-imagining of George A. Romero's classic film that follows 6 strangers trapped inside a farmhouse surrounded by flesh-eating ghouls. Their only goal is to survive, but can they even get along? In this production we will honor the historic casting of Duane Jones, largely considered the first Black actor to be cast as a lead protagonist in a horror film, through collaborating with and featuring local BIPOC artists. We will also uncover the history and culture of the Zombie, its origins in Voodoo and Haitian folklore, and its evolution into the horror genre as creatures on a screen. These histories guide our interrogation of the zombie and its ties to slavery. Lastly, we will walk hand in hand with horror and its intrinsic relationship to the nuanced and blatant sensibility of camp, and the joyful and abundant Pulse of queerness. This production explores the horror genre as a vehicle for storytelling as it reanimates to reflect the times.

Please note "FARMHOUSE SEATING" will expose you to mild farm-to-table blood splatters throughout the run of the show. You've been warned, ghoul-friend. Grr argh.