(EMAILWIRE.COM, September 22, 2008 ) Peoria, AZ - Just when you thought it was safe to go on living... A mysterious form of radiation appears in outer space near Earth, just as gangs of rampaging, bloodthirsty, flesh-eating zombies are spotted around the country. Could the two circumstances possibly be related?"

Justin Flores from Phoenix portrays Ben, a truck driver who comes to the aid of a beautiful young woman, Brittany Reyes from Glendale (Barbara), pursued by the murderous undead who have just killed and devoured her brother.

Rounding out the young ensemble is Josh Roether from Goodyear. Connor Sample, Michelle Wilson, Gian Emillio, Andrew Leonard, and Jacob Stovall from Glendale. Megan O' Grady and Kelly Leeth from Phoenix, Kristian Fosen, Ally Carr, and Jazzmyn Sparks from Litchfield Park, Tawni Otterman from Buckeye. Noel Miller, Brienna Horacek, Emily Adams, Autumn Lewis, Kelsey Williams, Dallas Selph, Kayla Covert, and Shaina Gilbert from Peoria. Brandon Himes from Surprise and Jenna Spets from Anthem.

Adapted for the stage by playwright Lori Allen Ohm, Youth Works production of the 1968 George A. Romero film, is produced and directed by Jim Gradillas. Youth Works is entering its 2nd season. The first season was honored with 33 Arizoni nominations for Theatre Excellence. Mr. Gradillas received 3 individual nominations for directing, writing and sound designer. The awards will be handed out on September 29th. Jim Gradillas has brought together an incredible team of other AriZoni nominees, Bobby Sample (Set Design), Bob Nelson (Light Design) and Markus Maes (Make-up Design).


"This is an excellent alternative to a haunted house", Gradillas says. "It is a very intimate theatre where you are up close and personal with the zombies! It will be scary fun!"
Tickets are now on sale at www.theaterworks.org or at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts where the Box Office is open 10-4 Monday through Friday. "Night" will run from October 7th through October 26th. Shows are Fridays at 7pm and Saturdays at 1:30pm and 7pm, Sundays at 1:30pm. There is a special Midnight show on Friday, October 24th. Tickets are $16 for adults and $12 for students. For more info call the Box office at 623-815-7930. The Peoria Center for the Performing Arts is located at 8355 W. Peoria Avenue, Peoria.

Contact Information:
Academy of Cinema and Television
Jack White, Academy Director
Tel: 602-261-5800
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