Night of the Living Dead Live

Night of the Living Dead Live

Night of the Living Dead Live

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

Night of the Living Dead Live

Night of the Living Dead Live

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

Overview

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.

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Cautions

  • Artboard 3 Gun Shots
  • Caution Mild Adult Mild Adult Themes

Details

  • Genre: Adaptation (Stage & Screen), Parody/Spoof
  • Time Period: 1960s
  • Cast Attributes: Role(s) for Black Actor(s), Ensemble Cast, Reduced Casting (Doubling Possible), Flexible Cast Size, Room for Extras
  • Target Audience: Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)

Authors

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Christopher Bond

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Trevor Martin

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Dale Boyer

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Mike Trebilcock

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Jamie Lamb