Social Creatures

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Social Creatures
Written by Jackie Sibblies Drury
Date premiered2013
Place premiered Trinity Repertory Company, Providence, RI
Original language English
SubjectThriller
Genre Drama, comedy, horror

Social Creatures is a 2013 American zombie apocalypse themed play by Jackie Sibblies Drury. [1] [2] [3]

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Productions

The play had its world premiere at Trinity Rep, Providence, Rhode Island in March 2013. The play was commissioned by Trinity Rep; Jackie Sibblies Drury was in residence there. The play was directed by Curt Columbus, who said "I knew that Jackie's interest lay not in creating a traditional zombie thriller - although there will be plenty of blood for those that are hoping for that - but also questioning our true nature, and where the true monsters are found." [4] [5]

Plot

A handful of survivors in an abandoned building must deal with a zombie apocalypse.

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References

  1. Weinert-Kendt, Rob (April 16, 2013). "Writes Well With Others". The New York Times .
  2. Chicago Critic
  3. Chicago Tribune
  4. " 'Social Creatures' World Premiere" Broadwayworld.com, February 21, 2013
  5. "World Premiere of 'Social Creatures' at Trinity Rep Theatreinboston.com, February 21, 2013