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Playhouse Merced to Present NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD

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Based on one of the most popular horror movies of all time, Night of the Living Dead tells the story you recognize but with a slight comedic twist. When 7 strangers stumble upon the same farmhouse after being attacked by creatures that are returning to life, they must work together to survive the zombie outbreak. Part multi-media but ALL live! Well, sorta...

Night of the Living Dead is directed by Joe Hypes and stars GB Blackmon as Ben, Bridget Mitchell as Barbara, RC Essig as Harry Cooper, Dianne Kocher as Helen Cooper, Ryan Dziadosz as Chief McClelland and Travis Walsh as Vince

Zombie make-up provided and designed by Zane-It.

Night of the Living Dead, Live opens Friday, October 23 and plays two weekends through Sunday, November 1.

Tickets prices are $10 (students) and $15 - $22, depending on section

Show times are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

TWO shows on Halloween night at 7:30 and 10:30!

You may purchase tickets by going online to www.playhousemerced.com, by calling (209) 725-8587, or visiting the box office at 452 West Main Street in downtown Merced, Tuesday through Saturday from 1-5 p.m.

The show is rated "M" for Mature Audiences.

Night of the Living Dead celebrates Playhouse Merced's 22nd season in its downtown theater location. Playhouse Merced is a community-based, non-profit, 501(c) 3 organization seeking to entertain, educate and enlighten audiences. For more information, please visit www.playhousemerced.com.

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