Mr. Burns, a post-electric play

Mr. Burns, a post-electric play

Written by Anne Washburn

Music by Michael Friedman

Directed by Simone Daniel

Musical direction by Stephen Murphy

Scranton Fringe presents Anne Washburn’s imaginative dark comedy that propels us forward nearly a century, following a new civilization stumbling into its future.

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. Seven 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. Seventy-five years later, these are the myths and legends from which new forms of performance are created.

A love letter 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.

VENUE: People's Security Theatre at Lackawanna College (501 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509)

DATES/TIMES: Thursday, July 21st at 7:00 pm, Friday, July 22nd at 7:00 pm, Saturday, July 23rd at 2:30 pm & 7:00 pm*

Featuring...

Mandy Pennington (she/her)

Anthony 'Ant' Edward LoGrande (he/him)

Kimmie Leff (she/her)

Sean Gorman (he/him)

Grazia Saporito (she/her)

Rosie Garcia (she/they)

Colin Holmes (he/him)

Elena Nahrmann (she/her)

Please note: This production is not recommended for audience members under 13 due to mature language and simulated gun violence. This production will require audiences when inside the theatre (unless eating or drinking) to be masked. Masks will be available at all times during this production.

If you are seeking digital / live stream tickets (only avaliable for Saturday, July 23rd at 7:00 pm) you may secure those tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mr-burns-a-post-electric-play-live-stream-tickets-only-tickets-383105889027