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Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play
Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play
by Anne Washburn
Score by Michael Friedman
Lyrics by Anne Washburn
Directed by Jason Hedrick
Musical Direction by Carlyn Zimmermann
Rated PG-13 (some adult language)
Anne Washburn's imaginative, post-electric comedy/musical propels us forward nearly a century, following a new civilization stumbling into its future. After the collapse of civilization, a group of survivors share a campfire and begin to piece together the plot of The Simpsons episode "Cape Feare" entirely from memory. Seven years later, this and other snippets of pop culture (sitcom plots, commercials, jingles, and pop songs) have become the live entertainment of a post-apocalyptic society, sincerely trying to hold onto its past. Seventy-five years later, these are the myths and legends from which new forms of performance are created. A paean to live theater, and the resilience of Bart Simpson through the ages, Mr. Burns is an animated exploration of how the pop culture of one era might evolve into the mythology of another.
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LocationJohn A Logan College (View)
700 Logan College Dr
Carterville, IL 62918
United States
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| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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