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"Shocking . . . a chilling one-man study of perversity . . . Mr. Connington commits totally to his haunting characterization and leaves us wondering exactly what kind of people are walking the streets alongside us."
--Anita Gates, The New York Times
ZOMBIE
An Award-winning new play
by BILL CONNINGTON
adapted from the novella by JOYCE CAROL OATES
Directed by THOMAS CARUSO
. . . the serial killer next door . . .
Stand back, Jeffrey Dahmer. A mild-mannered "everyman" sheds his skin, revealing the serial killer within. He follows his romantic delusions to horrific extremes, preying on young men, hoping to create a zombie who will be his forever. ZOMBIE asks what is the nature of a "monster"--and what potential monsters may be lurking within ourselves?
"I'm a very nice neighbor. I'm looking for just the right young man so I can turn him into my perfect zombie. What are you looking for? My failures are at the bottom of the lake. Where are you hiding yours?"
February 18 - May 16, 2009
**The run has been extended through May 16**
Theatre Row
410 West 42nd Street
between 9th and 10th Aves., south side of the street, New York NY 10036
TICKETS: $21.25 Click here for more ticket information.
New York Times slide show 2/23/09
Blog Critics Interview with Bill Connington
"Harrowing . . . Connington delivers a haunting characterization . . . unnerving . . . The piece is further enhanced by Thomas Caruso's intense staging."
--Frank Scheck, New York Post
"Not for the faint of heart . . . rewards intrepid theatregoers, delivering a haunting glimpse into the mind of a serial killer . . . Connington takes center stage . . . under the sure-handed direction of Thomas Caruso."
--Andy Propst, The Village Voice
"Great . . . [Bill Connington is] scarily good . . . murderously good . . . powerful."
--Claudia La Rocco, WNYC Radio
"Ripped-from-the-headlines . . . mines the twisted psyche of a Jeffrey Dahmeresque young man . . . Connington acts this creature chillingly."
--Robert Windeler, Back Stage
To purchase tickets:
Online: visit http://www.ticketcentral.com/
Phone: call Ticket Central at 212-279-4200
In person: At Theatre Row box office. 12- 8 pm, 7 days a week.
The play is not appropriate for children under the age of seventeen due to adult content.
With Bill Connington as Quentin
Directed by Thomas Caruso
Scenic Design: Josh Zangen
Lighting Design: Joel E. Silver
Sound/Graphic Design: Deirdre Broderick
Press Rep: David Gibbs/DARR Publicity
Production Assistant: Naomi Anhorn
We have been nominated for several New York Innovative Theatre Awards. If you enjoy the show, please go to the Links page, and click on nyitawards.com. You can cast your vote – every audience member makes a difference!
An interview with the adaptor/performer Bill Connington www.UnitedStages.com
Press and publicity: David Gibbs/DARR Publicity
http://www.darrpublicity.com; 718-721-7907
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