Cast Announced for Red Branch Theatre's EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL

Red Branch Theatre Company (RBTC) will continue its 2016 season entitled Paint It Red with campy, bloody musical comedy Evil Dead. Casting has been completed and rehearsals are underway for the stage adaptation of Sam Raimi's "Evil Dead" film series.

The production will run at Drama Learning Center, where Red Branch is the professional theatre in residence, from October 7-29. Related interactive experiences, talkbacks, and other special events are in the process of being solidified.

Based on the cult classic film series starring Bruce Campbell, Evil Dead follows five college students on a weekend trip to an abandoned cabin in the woods. After accidentally unleashing a flesh-eating force, the musical takes several comedic twists and turns. Adapted for stage from from Sam Raimi's "Evil Dead" film series, Evil Dead: The Musical weaves together plot lines and characters from the three original films.

With music by Christopher Bond, Frank Cipolla, Melissa Morris, and George Reinblatt, the musical was originally adapted for a musical theatre class at Queen's University in Ontario. The musical played Off-Broadway at New World Stages from November 1, 2006 to February 17, 2007.

Following Evil Dead: the Musical, Red Branch will conclude its 2016 season with Harry Connick, Jr.'s The Happy Elf.

Cast & Production Staff

Benjamin Stoll - Ash

Carson Gregory - Linda

Danny Bertaux - Scott

Sarah Goldstein - Cheryl

Angeleaza Anderson - Shelly/Annie

Peter Boyer - Jake

Cole Watts - Ed

Stage Direction and Choreography by Jenny Male

Music Direction by Aaron Broderick

Stage Management: Dana Fleischer

Lighting Design: Lynn Joslin

Set Design: Ryan Haase

Costume Design: Andrew Malone

Props Design: Alison Andersen

Special Effects Make Up Design: Hannah Fogler

Sound Design: Sean Schwartz

Weapons Consultant: Robb Hunter

Performance Dates and Times

October 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29* at 8 PM
October 9, 16, 23 at 3 PM
October 13, 20, 26-27 at 7:30 PM
*Closing performance will begin with a Halloween-themed costume party. Closing night curtain is 9:30 PM

Individual tickets available for purchase online at www.redbranchtheatrecompany.com or by calling the box office at (410) 997-9352.

Performances take place at Drama Learning Center, 9130-I Red Branch Road, Columbia, MD 21045. Call (410) 997-9352 for more information.

Evil Dead: The Musical is presented with permission through special arrangement with Samuel French. Red Branch Theatre Company's production is made possible in part through the generous support of the Howard County Arts Council.

Photo Credit: Bruce F Press Photography

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