
A SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. TITLE
Night of the Living Dead Live
Full-Length Play, Dark Comedy / 2w, 4m
George A Romero’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD™ LIVE
Written by Christopher Bond, Dale Boyer and Trevor Martin
Created by Christopher Harrison and Phil Pattison
Based on the original film Night of the Living Dead™ written by George A Romero and John Russo and produced by Russ Streiner
First produced by Nictophobia Films in Toronto in 2013
Recorded sound effects and music by Jamie Lamb and Mike Trebilcock
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Cast Size
2w, 4m -
Duration
120 minutes (2 hours) -
Subgenre
Adaptation (Stage & Screen), Parody/Spoof -
Target Audience
Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)
Details
Summary
Six strangers in a lonely farmhouse, surrounded by brain-eating zombies – what could go wrong?
Night of the Living Dead™ Live is a fun and hilarious re-imagining of George A. Romero’s legendary classic. Set in 1968 and presented in all black and white, it literally feels like the film has been brought to life and placed onstage. The play lovingly examines the movie itself, the period in which it was made, and the film’s undying influence on the horror genre.
Night of the Living Dead™, the film, was produced at a time of incredible social and political upheaval. The film was met with controversy for featuring an African American protagonist and realistic horror images; and yet, possibly the most controversial element to Night of The Living Dead™ was the ending… Everybody dies! Even the hero doesn’t survive.
More than just a recreation of the story, the play celebrates the history and influence of the movie. Through a series of multiple endings, the characters are all faced with different issues and challenges while desperately trying to survive the night. However, their contrasting personalities and agendas always seem to prevent the group from working together. Which leaves us all wondering: Could anyone survive a night of the living dead?
There is an optional Music/Media fee of £25 per performance or £80 per production, whichever is greater.
History
Cast Attributes
Performing Groups
- Time Period 1960s
- Setting A farm house in rural Pennsylvania. Late 1960s.
- Features Period Costumes
- Additional Features Multimedia
- Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Cautions
- Gun Shots
- Mild Adult Themes
Media
“Spooky, sophisticated, and silly in equal measures.” – Fangoria Magazine
“Night of the Living Dead Live reveals itself to be more than an adaptation. It's a devout and carefully crafted expansion of the beloved film with heaps of laughs along the way.” – The Zed Word
“This campy folly is a witty, smartly-imagined adaptation that should not be discounted.” – The Walleye
“No surprise here as the creation of a perfect staged version is set to be an international smash success. Drag your undead butt to this show!” – Mooney on Theatre
“Spooky, sophisticated, and silly in equal measures... so recommended it hurts.” – Fangoria Magazine>
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Videos
Night of the Living Dead Live trailer
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
- Optional Music/Media Fee: £25 per performance.