George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead

From left: Helen (Maureen Wilson), Ben (Kris Hunter), Barbara (Samantha VanWhye), and Tom (Dalton Young) watch a news broadcast during a dress rehearsal for Night of the Living Dead. | Photo by Tracey Bradley

Unleash the Horror with MCT’s Night of the Living Dead!

Written by: Lori Allen Ohm
Based on George Romero and John Russo’s original film
Performed with licensing from Dramatists Play Service
Performance Dates: Oct. 26-29 at 7 PM | Additional Shows: Oct. 28 at 10 PM & Oct. 31 at 10 PM
Runtime: 1.5 hours
Audience: PG-13
Location: Jubilee Theater Center

Prepare yourself for a spine-tingling experience that is perfect for the spooky season! Marshfield Community Theatre proudly presents Night of the Living Dead, a heart-pounding, monochromatic masterpiece that brings the cult classic to life.

Synopsis

Fall out from a satellite probe shot to Venus returns to Earth carrying a mysterious radiation that transforms the unburied dead into flesh-eating zombies. Seven people trapped in an isolated farmhouse, held hostage by the ravenous ghouls, begin to turn on each other as the dead encroach. A gripping terror-filled monochromatic play that brings all the fright of the cult classic to life. This blend of thrilling horror laced with touches of black humor envelops the audience in the action and unfolds into a shocking theatrical ending.

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Harry Cooper (Elijah Biggers, left) is confronted by Ben (Kris Hunter) during a dress rehearsal for Night of the Living Dead. |
Photo by Tracey Bradley

Join Us for Our Special Events:

Spooky Soiree – Oct. 28 at 9 PM Start the night early with our Spooky Soiree event! We encourage you to dress up as your favorite Night of the Living Dead characters or zombies. It’s your chance to show off your creativity and join the eerie fun before the 10 PM show.

Halloween Costume Contest – Oct. 31 at 9 PM On Halloween night, don your most terrifying or whimsical costumes, and join us for a Halloween costume contest! The winner will receive a fantastic prize basket, so put your costume-making skills to the test and prepare to impress!

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Cast List

Barbara – Samantha VanWhye

Johnny – Oliver Floyd

Ben – Kris Hunter

Harry Cooper – Elijah Biggers

Helen Cooper – Maureen Wilson & Dylan Bradley

Karen Cooper – Mila Abella

Tom – Dalton Young

Judy – TeAnna Smith & Sierra Smith

Radio Newscaster (Voiceover) – Brad Voelker

News Anchor/Bill Bardough (Voiceover) – Ben Brewer

Dr. Grimes (Voiceover) – Kelby Lorenz

Sheriff “Chief” McClellan – Brendan DePriest

Zombie #1 – Savana West

Corpse on the Stair – Angie Hoffman

Uniformed Deputy – Steve Jacobsen

Ben Understudy – Chante Michaud

Tom, Johnny, Harry Understudy – Dylan Bradley

Barbara Understudy – Sierra Smith

Zombie Horde – Angie Hoffman, Grace Harris, Hailey Milligan, Sierra Smith, Dylan Bradley, Savana West, Maureen Wilson, TeAnna Smith