The Ringwald Theatre to Present MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY, 2/19-3/14

The Ringwald Theatre is proud to continue its Season of Classics with the Detroit premiere of Anne Washburn's MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY.

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. 7 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. 75 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.

Joe Bailey directs a cast that includes Dyan Bailey, Melissa Beckwith, Dave Davies, Kelly Komlen, Peggy Lee, Joel Mitchell, Brandy Joe Plambeck, and Cara Trautman.

Music Direction by Jeff Bobick. Choreography by Molly Zaleski. Stage Management by Ryan Fisher. Special Creations and Effects by Tommy Le Roy. Lighting by Brandy Joe Plambeck. Costumes by Vince Kelley.

MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY opens Friday, February 19, 2016 and plays through Monday, March 14, 2016 at 8pm on Friday, Saturday and Monday nights with 3pm Sunday matinees. Ticket prices are $20.00 for Friday and Saturday performances, $15 for Sunday shows, and Monday nights are HALF OFF the original ticket price at only $10 a ticket. The February 19 Opening Night Performance ticket price is $10 and will include a pre-show reception. The first Sunday performance, February 21, will be NAME-YOUR-OWN-PRICE. All students can now receive a $5 discount off of the normal ticket price on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday performances (available at the box office the day of the show with valid student ID). Tickets can be purchased at www.TheRingwald.com or at the theatre box office. The Ringwald box office opens 45 minutes before performances and tickets can be purchased with cash or credit card.

To post a comment, you must register and login.