MR. BURNS: A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY || JAN 22 - 31, 2027
By Anne Washburn, with music by Michael Friedman
In a world without power, a group of survivors gathers around a fire, clinging to a familiar episode of The Simpsons to make sense of what’s been lost. As the years pass, their shared story transforms into something larger, stranger, and unexpectedly profound—exploring how we remember, rebuild, and find meaning after what seems like the end.
PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES
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Location
All performances are held at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center: 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Free parking is available in the lot surrounding the theatre.
approximate RUN TIME
Running times are currently being finalized in rehearsals. We anticipate a total running time of approximately 135 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. Check back here or look for our pre-show email for updates!
CONTENT advisory & AGE RECOMMENDATION
This play with music is recommended for mature teenagers and adults. While the play heavily references The Simpsons, Cape Fear, and pop culture, the overarching themes deal seriously with global catastrophe, and trauma, grief, & death related to the haunting loss of a modern world.
This show contains profanity & offensive language (including the “f-word”). There are non-firing replica firearms which will produce a loud, abrupt, simulated noise. These guns are safe for our audience and our cast/crew. There is violence with swords & sabres and hand-to-hand combat. Additional production-specific elements, such as unique staging, lighting, or sound effects will be finalized during rehearsals. At this time, the production is recommended for ages 14+. Lakeshore does not “rate” productions, as sensitivities vary from person to person.
Pay-what-you-want
The Pay-What-You-Want performance for this show takes place on TBD. To select Pay-What-You-Want pricing, choose your seat for this performance and the Pay-What-You-Want option will be at the top. You may edit this price to be what you wish to pay for your ticket. A $3 facilities fee will be added to each Pay-What-You-Want ticket at check-out.
CAST AND ARTISTIC STAFF
artistic staff
Megan K. Pence, Director
Devin Dolquist, Music Director
Sara Brabec, Stage Manager
Isabelle Stene, Assistant Stage Manager
Justin Hooper, Scenic/Technical Director
Marcus Whitehouse, Sound Designer
Grant Merges, Lighting Designer
Cory Skold, Props Designer
Hunter Goldsmith, Costume Designer
Aaron Preusse, Fight Choreographer
Hannah Steblay, Production Manager
CAST
TBA
Understudies
TBA
MR. BURNS, A POST ELECTRIC PLAY is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.