Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play by Anne Washburn

STEP INTO A FUTURE TRANSFORMED

Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play takes you on a wild ride through a post-apocalyptic world where fragments of pop culture, specifically episodes of The Simpsons, become the foundation for a new society. This darkly funny and thought-provoking play explores themes of memory, community, and the enduring power of storytelling.

What will endure when the cataclysm arrives – when the grid fails, society crumbles, and we’re faced with the task of rebuilding? Anne Washburn’s imaginative dark comedy is an animated exploration of how the pop culture of one era might evolve into the mythology of another.

While it’s primarily a play, Mr. Burns incorporates music and songs throughout its narrative, particularly as the story progresses and characters begin to use music as a form of entertainment and connection in a post-apocalyptic world.

Music by Michael Friedman
Directed by Danica Janelle Jackson
Musical Diretor — Yi Chen

Cast
GIBSON……………..Brayden Hearn
MATT…………………Luke Anderson
JENNY……………….Ashley Masingale
MARIA……………….Kira Britt
SAM………………….Jackson Brooks
COLLEEN…………..Priscilla Palazzo
QUINCY……………..Constantina Pappas
BART…………………Madeline Core
BURNS………………Becket Patterson
ITCHY………………..Zoe Wright
SCRATCHY…………Aadee Chheda
HOMER……………..Sullivan Schwartz
MARGE……………..Olivia Burton
LISA………………….Alex Barr
SWING………………Quinn Kinser
SWING………………Eyman Sakr
SWING………………Solomon Hill
SWING………………Dae Reed

Mr. Burns is a fun standalone production, but for a deeper dive into The Simpsons world, consider watching these recommended episodes available on Disney+ and other streaming services beforehand.

Cape Feare : S5 E2
Springfield Files: S8 E10
A Streetcar Named Marge: S4 E2

Supertitles available at the following performances: Oct. 25, 27, 31 and Nov. 2.

Produced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals

Date

Oct 31 2024
Expired!

Time

7:30 pm

Cost

$27.00

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Location

Titmus Theatre in Frank Thompson Hall
2241 Dunn Ave., Raleigh NC 27695

Organizer

University Theatre - NC State
Phone
919-515-3927
Email
universitytheatre@ncsu.edu
Website
https://theatre.arts.ncsu.edu
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