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"Night of the Living Dead Live" Casting Actors

Kansas City, MO, United States
ID: 288073Exp: 7/7/2025
Description:

Actors needed for "Night of the Living Dead Live" show. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See more info below. About the project: SUMMARY: Six strangers, 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 re-creation 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? Additional info: Callbacks: Wednesday, July 9, 6:00-9:00 PM. Rehearsals start July 28. Performances: Sept 5,6,8,11,12,13. If you are interested, please apply.

8 roles

BARBRAFemale20-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Traditional and put-together at first, but as events unfold, digresses into a childlike state.

TOMMale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Young man. Handsome. Bright-eyed. Judy's boyfriend.

JUDYFemale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Young woman. Girl next door. Tom's girlfriend.

HELENFemale36-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Dry, world-weary homemaker. Unamused wife of Harry. Mother of Karen.

HARRYMale36-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Curmudgeonly, working class man. Weaselly and antagonistic. Helen's husband and Karen's father.

CHIEF MCCLELLANMale36-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Small town sheriff. Folksy and pragmatic.

VINCEMale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Chief McClelland's young deputy. Local volunteer. A little idealistic. Obedient to the chief.

ENSEMBLEBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Non-speaking roles, including zombies that will double as crew members.