The Zombiepocalypse Interview
On September 26, 2024, Paul Gymziak, Director of "Night of the Living Dead, The Musical" , and Clare Higgins, author and lyricist, were interviewed about the Lowell production of the show coming up in January 2025, by Lauren Yee, LTC Community Host, at the Lowell Telemedia Center. Click here to view the program.
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Zombies Go to College
On March 9, 2022, Michael J. Murnin, Director, and Clare Higgins, Author/Lyricist of the team that created and produced "Night of the Living Dead: The Musical," were guest speakers at Salem State University, MA. Composer Steve Winstead was unable to attend.
The invitation to speak came from Visiting Lecturer Claire McCarthy, a writer and editor who chose George Romero’s 1968 film "Night of the Living Dead" as the subject of a film analysis class. Michael and Clare participated by Zoom.
In two class sessions, we covered a lot of ground, discussing our creative and adaptation vision and processes, the many steps from conception to production, the film's significance as a statement about racism, both in 1968 and today, the importance of George Romero’s work, and how the arts can open discussions about controversial issues.
All in all, it was a fruitful, stimulating session, and we are honored to have been invited to participate.
The invitation to speak came from Visiting Lecturer Claire McCarthy, a writer and editor who chose George Romero’s 1968 film "Night of the Living Dead" as the subject of a film analysis class. Michael and Clare participated by Zoom.
In two class sessions, we covered a lot of ground, discussing our creative and adaptation vision and processes, the many steps from conception to production, the film's significance as a statement about racism, both in 1968 and today, the importance of George Romero’s work, and how the arts can open discussions about controversial issues.
All in all, it was a fruitful, stimulating session, and we are honored to have been invited to participate.
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We were nominated by The TheaterMakers Studio for their Best Collaboration of 2021 Award!
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We made front page news on January 13, 2021, in the Gloucester Daily Times! Click here for the article.
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We want to thank the Development Team at the Possum Point Players theatre in Georgetown, DE for the readings they held of our musical, and for their invaluable input. They have helped us make great strides with our script and score, and we’ll always be grateful for their expert guidance.
Thank you, Claudius Bowden, Donna de Kuyper, John Zinzi, Mike Mahaffie, Nina Galerstein, EJ Panico, Richard Huffman, Gwyneth and Jonathan Sharp, Marsha Shull, David and Madison Naples and Don Megee.
Thank you, Claudius Bowden, Donna de Kuyper, John Zinzi, Mike Mahaffie, Nina Galerstein, EJ Panico, Richard Huffman, Gwyneth and Jonathan Sharp, Marsha Shull, David and Madison Naples and Don Megee.