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.
Ruth, a young girl with big dreams, wishes to join the Round Table with King Arthur and Queen Guinevere. Her performance, while entertaining, is viewed as child’s play by the knights. Frustrated, she rushes off to find her own land to rule, but is met with danger along the way. Will this fiesty young girl be able to fight off evil with the help of her forest friends? Or will her own pride get in the way?
The Rising Stars are showcasing a fantasy adventure story during this year’s production. Don’t miss it! Only 4 performances available! Book tickets early!
Established in 2021, the Rising Stars offers teens aged 12-18 years old an opportunity to learn and grow, to perform in a mainstage production, and to become involved in community theatre.
Performances are July 30- August 2
Thursday- Friday shows doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm
Saturday and Sunday shows doors open at 1:30pm, show starts at 2pm
Tickets are now on sale!
Tickets are only $15.00 for Playhouse Members. $17.00 for the General Public!
Evening Performances: July 30-July 31 @ 7:30PM
Weekend Matinees: August 1-2 @ 2:00PM
Members and Voucher holders be sure to get your discount codes before purchasing! See below.
All Lower level seating on Sunday is fully booked. If you have accessibility needs, seating is available on Friday and Saturday. Thanks.