Everyone is buzzing about Evil Dead: The Musical, the Splatter
Zone and all the fun that goes along with it. But what has the cast excited
about the show? They’re just dying to tell you!
Name: Amanda Rounds
Character: Annie
Were you a fan of the movies in the Evil Dead series before auditioning
for this show? My older brother and I used to watch Army of Darkness all the time.
He even had a movie poster up in his bedroom, and I think, a t-shirt. I
don’t even think I understood the plot – I just thought it was so cool that
funny people came out of the ground and that guy had a chainsaw for a
hand.
Why did you want to audition for Evil Dead: The Musical? I remember how excited I was when I heard about Evil Dead: The Musical off-Broadway. And the splatter zone sounded so cool! When I heard the Omaha Community Playhouse was doing it, I knew it would be
literally off the chain…saw.
What is your favorite part about this show? It’s a tight piece with so
much to catch that the audience will literally have to sit on the edges of
their seats in order to eat it all up. And for those in the
splatter zone – wow. They’re going to be catching more than quips and
punch-lines, for sure!
What is your favorite part about your character? I honestly get to have so much fun. Every
moment in every scene is basically my favorite.
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| Brian Zealand as Ash and Amanda Rounds as Annie |
Name: Lindsey Tierney
Character: Linda
Why did you want to audition for Evil Dead: The Musical?
It is a
musical that is full of fun and energy, and I wanted to be a part of a project
like this. Also, my friends and I love zombie movies, so I was really
hoping to get cast.
What is your favorite part about your character?
Linda is this
goody-goody that is quite innocent in the beginning, but when she turns to the
dark side, a whole new personality takes over her, and I enjoy playing with
that contrast.
Name: Brian Zealand
Character: Ash
Did you see any of the movies in the Evil Dead series before auditioning for this show?
You bet; all three! I loved them! Evil Dead 2 is my favorite.
Why did you want to audition for Evil Dead: The Musical?
The idea of having the opportunity to kill zombies or be a zombie on stage was definitely on the actor bucket list for me!
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| Brian Zealand as Ash |
Name: Thomas
Gjere
Character:
Ed
Were you a fan of the movies in the Evil Dead series before auditioning
for this show? Army of
Darkness was a movie I've liked since I saw it as a kid.
What is your favorite part about
this show?
Is it cliche to say "the
splatter zone?"
What is your favorite part about
your character?
He can never get a word in
edgewise. Poor guy. But it makes memorizing lines a snap!
What advice would you give someone
who is coming to this show?
Join us! Ha ha, oh the puns are
even getting to me. But seriously, come ready to laugh and be covered in
copious amounts of gore. It'll be a good time. I promise.
Evil Dead:
The Musical plays in the Howard Drew Theatre Feb. 10-March 17, Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $40 for adults and $24 for students. For groups of 12 or more, tickets are $29 for adults and $18 for students. For tickets, visit omahaplayhouse.com, call 402-553-0800 or visit the OCP Box Office. Indicate whether or not you want seats in the Splatter Zone! And for more bloody, good fun, join us for the Splatter Bash on Feb. 15.
