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Gaslight Teens Present

Night of the Living Dead

By Lori Ohm
​from the George Romero and John Russo Classic Film

 

October 17-19 & 24-25

Directed by Stephanie Ezzell

 

Produced by special arrangement with 
THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois

 

Generously Sponsored by 
Park Avenue Thrift

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Setting

Butler County Pennsylvania, 1968

 

There will be one 15-minute intermission

 

Please remember to silence your cellphones and devices for the performance.

 

Video recording of this performance is strictly prohibited

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Cast

Amelia Lewis
Barbra
Payton Bundy
Johnny
Rayford Harvey
Zombie 1
Dridyn Gee
Harry Cooper
Haylie Bundy
Helen Cooper
Emeline Ezzell
Karen Cooper
Asher Ward
Tom
Nora Ezzell
Judy
Amuri Mathis
Ben
Grayson Toland
Radio Voiceover
Madison Knight
News Anchor
Emma Day
Dr. Grimes
Lindy Pitts
Billie Bardough
Danny Pembrooke
Chief McClellan
Aalyvia Baker
Deputy
Hayden Riley
Zombie Hoarde
Arya Wilson
Zombie Hoarde
Elijah Von Schriltz
Zombie Hoarde
Marshall McFeeters
Zombie Hoarde
Noah Smith
Zombie Hoarde
Thomas Schulanbeger
Zombie Hoarde
Gwyneth Seigars
Zombie Hoarde
William Engel,
Zombie Hoarde
Jase Ramos
Zombie Hoarde

Creative Team

Stephanie Ezell

Director

Lori Coleman

Assistant Director

Blake Recknagle

Creative Director

Geo Garnand

Stage Crew

Amalia Young

Stage Crew

Ashley McConnell

Tech Manager

Cassidy Schmidt

Tech Crew

Ryder Himes

Tech Crew

Justin Blasier

Tech Director

Catina Sundvall

Box Office Manager

Heather Palmer

Marketing

Meet the Company

Amelia Lewis

Barbra
Amelia Lewis - Barbra Amelia Lewis is a Freshman at EHS. She is always excited for the Teens shows & loves getting to work with all her friends. She is so grateful to play a part in any Gaslight production. But she loves all things Halloween, so this zombie theme is especially right up her alley!

Payton Bundy

Johnny
Payton Bundy - Johnny "My name is Payton Bundy I am a 7th grader at Chisholm Middle School. I am very excited to have the chance of playing Johnny in our upcoming play! Thank you so much to everyone who was supported me along my way!"

Rayford Harvey

Zombie 1
Rayford Harvey - Zombie 1 Rayford Harvey is a 6th grader at Waller Middle School and is excited to make his Teen show debut as a zombie! He is a recent graduate of Gaslight Kids Drama Camp but also got to share the stage with his older brother playing Randy in A Christmas Story.

Dridyn Gee

Harry Cooper
Dridyn Gee - Harry Cooper Dridyn Gee is a senior at Enid High School and is playing Harry Cooper. He has been with the Gaslight since 2019 and has been in plenty of shows in and out of it, even directing one himself. He would like to thank his family, his friends at gaslight, and his girlfriend for enjoying what he does.

Haylie Bundy

Helen Cooper
Haylie Bundy - Helen Cooper Haylie Bundy Is a sophomore at Waukomis Highschool and is playing Helen Cooper. She would like to thank her parents who have encouraged her to be herself, she wouldn't be able to do this without them making her come out of her shell so thank you mom and dad! also, she would like to thank the gaslight teens for giving her a home away from home, she really couldn't have done this without you guys!

Emeline Ezzell

Karen Cooper
Emeline Ezzell - Karen Cooper Emeline Ezzell is a seventh grade cheerleader at LMS, she’s done theater her whole life and was so excited to be in this show. She would like to thank her director/ mom, her older sister/ Judy, her friends who supported her through this, and most importantly God.

Asher Ward

Tom
Asher Ward - Tom "My name is Asher Ward and I am a sophomore at Hennessey High School. I am proud and thankful to get the chance to play the role of Tom. I would like to thank my director and cast mates for a great experience in my first production at Gaslight Theatre."

Nora Ezzell

Judy
Nora Ezzell - Judy Nora Ezzell is a freshman at EHS and is very grateful to play the part of Judy. She is especially thankful to her director and mother for helping her through the intricacies of being a “delicate flower”.

Amuri Mathis

Ben
Amuri Mathis - Ben

Grayson Toland

Radio Voiceover
Grayson Toland - Radio Voiceover Grayson Toland is a 7th grader at Drummond. He loves theater and the Gaslight. He is thankful for the teen group, his family, and the opportunity to be at the theater.

Madison Knight

News Anchor
Madison Knight - News Anchor

Emma Day

Dr. Grimes
Emma Day - Dr. Grimes Emma Day is an 8th grader at Emerson middle school, she’s done theatre at gaslight for one year, and is excited that she is able to work with everyone in this show! She would like to thank her mom, dads, and Brandi for their support, and her cat, Finn, for her unwavering emotional support!

Lindy Pitts

Billie Bardough
Lindy Pitts - Billie Bardough Lindy Pitts is 14 and a freshman at Pioneer High School, she has been heavily involved in Gaslight Theater since she was 6 years old. Lindy was last seen in the Teens summer productions. She is thankful for her directors and cast mates for making this production one to remember.

Danny Pembrooke

Chief McClellan
Danny Pembrooke - Chief McClellan

Aalyvia Baker

Deputy
Aalyvia Baker - Deputy Aalyvia Baker is in 8th grade at Waller Middle School. She enjoys all things music and theatre. Aalyvia is thankful for her family, friends and the Gaslight Teens.

Hayden Riley

Zombie Hoarde
Hayden Riley - Zombie Hoarde A newcomer to theatre, Hayden Riley has quickly fallen in love with the stage and can’t wait for more adventures ahead! She is in the 7th grade at Waller and hopes to continue doing plays.

Arya Wilson

Zombie Hoarde
Arya Wilson - Zombie Hoarde “My name is Arya Wilson and I'm in 7th grade at Emerson middle school. I am playing a zombie. I'm thankful to my friends and family for help and support during the shows I've been in.”

Elijah Von Schriltz

Zombie Hoarde
Elijah Von Schriltz - Zombie Hoarde "My name is Elijah Von Schriltz I am a 6th grader at Waller Middle School. This is my 4th play and I’m playing a zombie. Thanks to my family for always supporting me."

Marshall McFeeters

Zombie Hoarde
Marshall McFeeters - Zombie Hoarde "My name is Marshall McFeeters I am a 6th grader at Hennessey Middle School. I am excited for my first teen play!"

Noah Smith

Zombie Hoarde
Noah Smith - Zombie Hoarde Noah Smith is a 7th grader at Waller and fell in love with theater at their school play last year. He is excited to be apart of Gaslight and is having fun being a zombie. He is thankful for this opportunity and for his mom & family supporting him to go for it!

Thomas Schulanbeger

Zombie Hoarde
Thomas Schulanbeger - Zombie Hoarde

Gwyneth Seigars

Zombie Hoarde
Gwyneth Seigars - Zombie Hoarde Gwyneth Seigars is a seventh grader at Chisholm Middle School. She plays the trombone in the CMS Band, and is in the CHS Color Guard, the Academic Team, the Enid Community Children's Choir, and the National Junior Honor Society. She is loving her first Gaslight Teen experience and is thankful for the opportunity!

William Engel,

Zombie Hoarde
William Engel, - Zombie Hoarde "My name is William and I'm a 6th grader at Waller Middle School. I am so thankful to be able to play a zombie! I would like to thank my parents, directors, and cast mates for supporting me."

Jase Ramos

Zombie Hoarde
Jase Ramos - Zombie Hoarde Jase Ramos is a 6th grader at Waller middle school, and a soccor player, he's been doing theatre for three years and is excited to be in this show. he would like to thank the people who helped him get into this show Mom, Dad, his papas and nanas, his cousin Brooke Phillips and the two most important Jesus Christ and God. "Thank you all for believing in me."

Stephanie Ezell

Director
Stephanie Ezell - Director Stephanie Ezzell is excited to make her MainStage debut and to be working with Gaslight Teens! She was last on stage in The Great Gatsby ensemble. Thank you to her parents and sister for their support and, of course, her darling daughters for allowing her to direct them snd all their off-stage support!

Lori Coleman

Assistant Director
Lori Coleman - Assistant Director Lori Coleman has worked with the Teens several times, including directing "As You Like It" and heckling during "Saloonantics". She was last seen onstage as Albany in "King Lear". She would like to thank Stephanie for sharing a vision to bring her favorite zombie movie on stage.

Blake Recknagle

Creative Director
Blake Recknagle - Creative Director Blake Recknagel has been involved on stage and behind the scenes for over a decade at Gaslight. Being able to share his love of SFX makeup with this cast has been a blast! He would like to thank Stephanie for the opportunity to collaborate during this spooky season!

Geo Garnand

Stage Crew
Geo Garnand - Stage Crew Geo Garnand is a 6th grader at Waller Middle School. She is excited to be filling the stage assistant role for the show. Geo would like to thank her family for supporting her in everything she does.

Amalia Young

Stage Crew
Amalia Young - Stage Crew Amalia Young is a seventh grader at Emerson middle school. She has always enjoyed theatre and is excited to now be part of the backstage crew for Gaslight Teens. She plays flute and is currently learning Russian as a second language. She is happy to have found such an amazing group to be a part of!

Ashley McConnell

Tech Manager
Ashley McConnell - Tech Manager Ashley McConnell has been a part of the Gaslight family for 6 years both on and behind the stage. She was last seen onstage in the ensemble of The Drowsy Chaperone. She’s very excited to be able to be a part of Stephanie’s directorial debut and is so proud of what she’s accomplished!

Cassidy Schmidt

Tech Crew
Cassidy Schmidt - Tech Crew Cassidy is an eighth grader at Pioneer Junior High. She is a fun, charismatic, creative mind who loves musical theatre, dance, drawing, and play instruments. She is thankful and excited to be part of the Tech Crew for Gaslight Teens.

Ryder Himes

Tech Crew
Ryder Himes - Tech Crew

Justin Blasier

Tech Director
Justin Blasier - Tech Director Studying at Full Sail University and drumming professionally for almost 25 years... Justin has the skill, ear, and abilities to record, mix, master, and produce your music on top of being a world class live and studio drummer. Drumming, Mixing, Engineering, and Assisting on many projects including: Robert Allen, Lisbon, The Peachtrees, Backstage Pass, and more! Justin owns and operates Blasier.Pro LLC along with his wife Taylor. They create a variety of media content for many brands and organizations in Oklahoma.

Catina Sundvall

Box Office Manager
Catina Sundvall - Box Office Manager Catina has been a part of Gaslight for nearly 30 years and became box office manager almost 2 years ago. She has been involved of most aspects of theatre for most of her life. Catina is an Air Force veteran and a retired trauma counselor. She enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and playing with her pup, Sadie.

Heather Palmer

Marketing
Heather Palmer - Marketing Heather has been an active Gaslight member since 1998. When she's not making silly Facebook Reels or making Gaslight buttons for the lobby, you might find her stage managing, directing, or making props that look good enough to eat.

Donors

Thank you to our sponsor

Park Avenue Thrift

 

Additional thanks to 

Trey Huston

Alex Johnson

Charlet Ringwald

Bailey Wilson

Mary Aiaka Kent

Tiffany Harvey

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