NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD LIVE

OCT 22 - NOV 15, 2026

WRITTEN by Christopher Bond, Dale Boyer and Trevor Martin
CREATED by Christopher Harrison and Phil Pattison
DIRECTED by Epic Jones

Six strangers in an abandoned farmhouse, surrounded by brain-eating zombies – what could go wrong?

Night of the Living Dead Live is the official authorized stage production of the landmark George A. Romero film. Set in 1968, the play is a hilarious tribute to the legendary classic! A loving examination of the movie, the time period, and the film’s undying influence on the horror genre.

The film version of Night of the Living Dead was produced at a time of incredible social and political upheaval. The film was met with controversy for featuring an African American protagonist, realistic horror, a controversial ending where… EVERYBODY DIES!!

The play incorporates a series of increasingly hilarious alternate endings, where the characters desperately try to survive the night. However, their contrasting personalities always seem to prevent the group from working together. Which leaves us all wondering: Could anyone survive a night of the living dead?

COME DRESSED AS A ZOMBIE

Come dressed as a zombie to any performance and get a 2 for 1 at the bar!

HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST

Come dressed in your dead best! On our Halloween performances there will be a contest with prizes for best costumes!

CAST

Dorian Dotson (last seen in Once on this Island at Starlight Theatre) makes his debut as the heroic Ben. Eduardo Galaviz (Thomas R. Gray in Nat Turner In Jerusalem) returns as the cowardly Harry Cooper. Ky Rankin appears in the comedic dual role of Helen and Judy, while newcomers Jessica Harper and Jacob Wise play siblings Barbra and Johnny from the iconic opening scene of the film. Adrian Diaz (last seen as Sister Acacius in Divine Sister) brings his comic genius to the role of Chief McClelland alongside Suzanne Wiegert (last seen at WSSR in Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind) as the chief’s fan-theory generating deputy, Vince.

Night of the Living Dead Live opens just in time for Halloween on October 22— and plays through November 15th.

PUBLIC ACCESS THEATER

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Part of our budget goes to the actors, some of whom work for over 120 hours.

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CONTENT INFO

Night of the Living Dead is a hilarious zombie comedy with mild profanity. Ages 10+

For specific information about the content, please contact us.

ACCESSIBILITY

WSSR has an open single-level layout with no ramps or stairs. Our theater seats are moveable and can easily accommodate wheelchairs. When reserving tickets, let us know your needs and we will do our best to accommodate you.

For more info please visit wssr.org/planyourvisit

PARKING

Our public parking lot can fill up quickly on Fridays and Saturdays. Make sure you plan to arrive early to get a spot.

If the lot is fill, there is additional parking adjacent to Midland Bank or on the neighborhood streets.

For more info on parking, please visit wssr.org/planyourvisit

HEALTH SAFETY

If you aren’t feeling well or are experiencing symptoms of illness, please stay home.

Any questions? tickets@wssr.org