Evil Dead: The Musical

There will be blood!

Area Premiere
October 22 - November 7, 2010 

Book and Lyrics - George Reinblatt
Music - Frank Cipolla, Christopher Bond, Melissa Morris and George Reinblatt

Evil Dead: The Musical is a hilarious stage musical that takes all the elements of the cult classic films, Evil Dead 1, Evil Dead 2 and Army of Darkness then combines them to make one of the craziest theatrical experiences of all time!  Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods, and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them into demons.  It’s all up to Ash (a house wares employee, turned demon killing hero), and his trusty chainsaw to save the day. Blood flies ... Limbs dismembered ... Demons tell bad jokes ... and all to music.
(Note: This production contains adult language.)

Director / Choreographer - Steven Meerdink
Musical Director - Lori Maxwell

Light Designer - Grant Merges
Scenic Designers - Joshua Stevens and Darren Hensel
Costume Designer - Kirsten Iverson
Sound Designer - Lucas Melchior
Prop & Special Effects Designers - Kris Detailleur and Joe Hendren 
Rehearsal Accompanist - Emily Hanson
Stage Manager - Joyce Norman
Assistant Stage Managers - Sarah Bauer and Jessica Kelley
Scenic Construction - Darren Hensel and Jay Schueller

Cast
Ash - Chris Kind
Linda - Emily Jabas
Scott - Derek Prestly
Cheryl - Alex Kotlarek
Shelly - Andrea Alioto
Annie - Christine Karki
Ed - Thomas Karki
Jake - Ryan Grimes
Moose / Fake Shemp / Spirit of Knowby - Andrew Newman

Musicians
Emily Hanson (Keyboard)
Paul David Stanko (Percussion)

"The next Rocky Horror Show!" - New York Times

"Whether or not you're a fan of the Evil Dead movies ... you will love this show.  Whether or not you're a fan of musicals ... you will love this show.  Whether or not you're a fan of horror ... you will love this show.  No matter who you are ... you will love this show!" - Entertainment Weekly

"A ridiculous amount of fun." - Variety

"Wickedly campy good time." - Associated Press