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.
Performance Dates:
October 2-4, 8-9, 11
Village life in King’s Abbot might keep the local gossips busy, but it certainly wouldn’t be described as exciting by Doctor Sheppard. There is a new neighbor in town with a Belgian accent and a propensity for growing vegetables. Doctor Sheppard is pretty sure he is a hair dresser. But when Mrs Ferrars dies, things begin to escalate quickly in one of the greatest mysteries Agatha Christie ever wrote. Don’t miss this cast of suspects and the exciting murder mystery during our fall production of “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd"! Get your tickets today!
On Thursday-Friday the doors open at 7pm, shows begin at 7:30pm. On Saturday and Sunday the doors open at 1:30, shows begin at 2:00pm.
Tickets are now on sale!
Tickets are only $15.00 for Playhouse Members. $17.00 for the General Public!
Evening Performances: Oct 2, 8, 9 @ 7:30PM
Weekend Matinees: Oct 3, 4, 11 @ 2:00PM
Members and Voucher holders be sure to get your discount codes before purchasing! See below.