PLAYS
Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead is based upon the 1968 film directed by George A. Romero. This film launched the modern zombie genre and has been influential in horror for nearly 60 years!
The play brings the drama uncomfortably close to the audience and expands on Romero’s vision.
Seven desperate people barricade themselves into a rural Pennsylvania farmhouse when corpses inexplicably begin to rise from the dead, seeking to devour human flesh. Will the group work together to survive or will their bigotry and arrogance lead to their doom?
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Original Edition
Night of the Living Dead – The Stage Play is a large format coffee table book, containing the revised script with numerous photos and archival material from the 2008 and 2011 Austin productions and the 2025 Houston production.
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Coffee Table Book
I revised Night of the Living Dead in 2011 and 2023 – expanding and updating Barbara’s character as well as expanding some of the media coverage scenes.
Seven desperate people barricade themselves into a rural Pennsylvania farmhouse when corpses inexplicably begin to rise from the dead, seeking to devour human flesh. Will the group work together to survive or will their bigotry and arrogance lead to their doom?
Purchase the
Revised Edition
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Nosferatu
Nosferatu is based upon the 1922 German Expressionist film by F.W. Murnau and Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel, Dracula.
At the time of filming, Nosferatu was an unauthorized adaptation of Dracula and Bram Stoker’s widow sued Murnau for copyright infringement. The court ordered all copies of the film destroyed, but fortunately many survived, creating one of the most influential horror films of all time.
The play brings the unsettling German Expressionist aesthetic to the stage, using contrasting light and minimal sets.
The vampire, Count Orlock, leaves his ancient Transylvanian castle and moves to the northern German town of Bremen, where he brings plague and death in his wake. Only someone pure of heart has the power to vanquish him and rid the town of the malevolent forces he has unleashed.
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1. Royalty Fee: A royalty fee of $85.00 per performance must be paid in advance to John Faust. This fee applies regardless of whether the performance is for charity or profit, and irrespective of whether admission is charged.
2. Definition of Performance: A performance is defined as any instance where the play is acted before an audience. Rehearsals attended solely by the cast and production crew do not constitute a performance.
3. Script Requirements: Each cast member must have their own physical copy of the script, which must be purchased from the author or the author’s agent. Copying or reproducing any part of the Play is a violation of copyright law.
4. Transferability and Copyright: The performance rights are non-transferable. Any performance conducted without prior permission constitutes copyright infringement and is punishable by law.
5. Script Purchase and Notification: Copies for perusal and for licensing agreements of Night of the Living Dead or Nosferatu are available on Amazon. Amazon will notify the author upon purchase.
6. Reserved Rights: All other rights, including professional or equity performance, TV, radio, film, videotape, and recording, are reserved. Fees for these rights are available upon request. Additionally, rights for UIL, Festivals, Competitions, and Conventions will be quoted upon request. Streaming rights are available as an optional addition to your contract.
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- The full name of the play and the playwright.
- Any additional notices provided at the time of licensing.
8. Name Change Notice: As of September 2019, the author’s name has changed from
John F. Carroll to John Faust. This change will be reflected in future editions of the plays. Author credit on adverstisting must reflect this name change (i.e. credited as John Faust).
For any additional information or specific requests, please contact the author or the author’s agent.