Dead Moose at Sunshine Brooks Theater

OTC at the Brooks presents the world premiere of Dead Moose! Dead Moose tells the story of Job, an eighteen-year-old who miraculously survives a car accident with a moose. Returning home from the hospital, he begins to reassess his life in a series of non-linear vignettes — grappling with questions of death, fate, and religion. All the while, the nagging voice of the dead moose lingers in his head, pushing and provoking him at every turn.

Originally conceived by writer/composer Tyler Tafolla while attending AMDA Los Angeles, Dead Moose first introduced audiences to its songs in 2018 at Republic of Pie in Los Angeles. A concert reading was later staged in January 2025 at the City Heights Performance Annex in San Diego, directed by Tafolla and produced by Kevin “Blax” Burroughs.

Content Advisory: "Dead Moose" is recommended for audiences ages 14 and up due to mature, thought-provoking themes and occasional strong language. The production explores mental health, grief, faith, identity, and life after trauma through reflective, non-graphic storytelling. The show also includes theatrical lighting effects, projections, haze, and loud music.