Waking Zombies
Life is slow and unassuming for the grumpy old man in the home. Wake-up, stew, and spin Johnny Cash on the hi-fi. No visitors and minimal conversation--just the way he likes it. All that changes when an apathetic teenager drops-in to log community service hours. Jokes, checkers, and a whole lot more than either of them bargained for bubbles to the surface as they deal with the reality of sharing space. A modern-day tragic-comedy of those we tend to forget, Waking Zombies casually presents the question: Why are we really alone?
I Bargained; Anticipation
Tae and his family are living a perfectly normal life where nothing ever goes wrong. Ever. After all, he made a deal, with something worse than the devil.
Performance Dates:
In-Person Performances:
May 20-21
Virtual Performances:
Premier on May 28
On-Demand May 29-30
Last summer, the Playhouse invited writers from around Nebraska to submit One-Act Plays to the second annual Yorkshire Playhouse Playwriting Competition (YPPC). Our panel of judges selected the top shows.
2019 YPPC Winning Shows:
Winner: Waking Zombies by Mitchell Roush
Runner-up: I Bargained; Anticipation by Alexis Lacina
In 2021, we’re featuring the winning and runner-up shows during a two night Out-of-Season Event. This unique experience gives writer’s an opportunity to present their work to an audience for the first time ever.
Come see both shows! It’s going to be a great night of live theatre, written by two Nebraska playwrights.
May 20-21 @ 7:30PM, doors open at 7PM.
Virtual Performances Premier on May 28 and will be available On-Demand May 29-30 all day.
