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What happens when a classic gothic romance collides with 1940s horror (and add some comedy too)? Zom-Bride by Jacob A. Zinke is a parody of the 1943 public domain horror film I Walked with a Zombie — itself based on Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre — and delivers a witty, tongue-in-cheek twist that’s equal parts spooky and sidesplitting.

Follow Nurse Frances to the mysterious island estate of Fort Thornfield, where secrets lurk in the tower, the moans might not be human, and the stagehands are always ready to step into a role at a moment’s notice. Performed with express permission from the playwright, this radio play invites you to close your eyes, picture the physical comedy, and imagine the joyful chaos of bringing this show to life on stage.

If you’re a theatre company interested in producing Zom-Bride, visit ⁠Jacob A. Zinke’s profile on New Play Exchange⁠.

Plus, don’t miss our interview with the playwright in our last episode of Script to Stage with RCP!

Cast:

Devene Godau — Nurse Frances

Byron Keys — Val Rochester; Tony; Mr. Green

Noelle Ochoa — Jacqueline Rochester

Alexandra Van Ryn — Madge Rochester

Jaimee Giammanco — Mrs. Brown; The Driver; The Doctor; The Troubadour

Jenna Kellie Pittman — Narrator

Director: Danielle Blessing

Sound Technician & Recording Engineer (and Zombie Growls!): Calvin Carson

Sound Editor & Producer: Devene Godau

Musician (Bongos & Recorder): Charlie Godau

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In this episode of Script to Stage with RCP, we sit down with playwright Jacob A. Zinke to explore the fascinating evolution of his gothic horror satire Zom-Bride.

Inspired by Jane Eyre and 1940s gothic horror films, Zom-Bride first came to life on the St. Dunstan’s Theatre stage in 2019. Since then, the story has continued to evolve—most recently appearing at RCP'sTri-County Try Something Staged Reading Festival this spring, and now preparing for its transformation into a radio play on this podcast.

Jacob shares how his experiences, including the Toward an Anti-Racist Michigan Theatre workshop presented by BLAQN, LLC, have changed and shaped this story.

Zom-Bride is available on ⁠New Play Exchange⁠

Stay tuned—RCP’s radio show performance of Zom-Bride will be released later this month!

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We’re back! After a little time away from the mic, Rosedale Community Players has a jam-packed month ahead and we can’t wait to share it with you. In this mini episode, we give you a sneak peek at everything coming your way—auditions for our upcoming productions, our fall comedy Tracy Jones, and the premiere of Zom-Bride as a radio show right here on the podcast. Plus, stay tuned for our interview with Zom-Bride’s playwright, Jacob A. Zinke.

Want to join in the fun? Visit our website to grab tickets and sign up for auditions!

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