(North Hollywood, CA) Urban Death, the signature production from the twisted minds of Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre is BACK in all its bloody, graphic, stunning, and horrifying glory! Originally created by Zombie Joe and Jana Wimer, Urban Death has terrified audiences in both the North Hollywood theatre and national and international venues for years. With an evolving repertoire of terror-filled imagery and fearsome characters, Urban Death has even been recognized by horror icon Joe Bob Briggs with his prestigious Silver Bolo Award for “Excellence in Horror Media.”
We were so thrilled to be invited to attend a special press preview of this terrifying and remarkable theater production. Thank you, Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Group, for inviting us out!
Now, let’s explore and discuss all that is waiting for you at Zombie Joes’ Underground Theatre’s Urban Death…
About Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Group
Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre is a collaborative, movement-based, West Coast-style theatre group that specializes in impactful stage shows as well as powerful experiential performances. Focused on creating captivating new worlds and transporting audience members into a story, Zombie Joe’s productions explore the bittersweet realities of the human experience.
I’ve had the awesome opportunity to view two of Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre’s past productions: Dark Dark Ride Ride and Kosher Salt. Vastly different in their presentation styles and content, I am consistently impressed with the group’s stunning artistry, unforgettable production styles, and fearless honesty. If you ever have the opportunity to visit this remarkable theatre, I highly recommend it!
You can find Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Group in North Hollywood at 4850 Lankershim Blvd. To learn more, check out their website at zombiejoes.com or follow them on Instagram!
More About Urban Death
Urban Death is a boundary-pushing, shocking, and beautifully arranged production exploring modern day horror, true-to-life fears, and the outer limits of our darkest imaginations. Lasting about 45 minutes, Urban Death does not feature a central storyline. Instead the show consists of approximately 40 bloody, horrifying, and wordless vignettes. These short scenes depict a wide range of terrifying situations, graphic images, ghastly characters, and concrete nightmares. The result of this uncommon performance style is a beautiful montage of stories that play on the audience’s truest and deepest fears and feelings. To watch Urban Death is to be confronted by the most horrifying realities of the current world and gruesome creations of disturbing fantasies.
While I will not be giving away any spoilers, I do want to warn you that some of the scenes in Urban Death include visions of sexual assault, violence, intense grief, physical pain, abuse, and graphic sex. Some vignettes are designed to terrify you; some are intended to disgust or shock you; and some are an uneasy combination of alluring and disturbing. But no matter what, they are all raw, gritty, vivid, and stunning depictions of horror, anguish, and real life thoughts and fears.
*An Important note: please be advised that due to the nature of this production, Urban Death includes disturbing imagery, adult content, sexual situations, and full nudity. There are many scenes that can be triggering for those dealing with past traumatic experiences. This show is intended for 17+ audiences only. Please use your own discretion when choosing to attend Urban Death.*
Freaky Thoughts: Urban Death at Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre
Wow! I was absolutely floored by Urban Death and all of its beautifully terrifying, unflinchingly vivid, emotionally dynamic, and visually stunning performances. I found the production to be an unapologetic and genuine look at the internal and external hells that we all experience. There is such an incredible variety of vignettes that you are bound to see at least one that hits your worst fears, insecurities, or personal agonies in a moving and poignant way.
As a seasoned horror fan, live theater enthusiast, and even past attendee of Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre, I can honestly say I’ve never seen anything like Urban Death. If you are ready to challenge your own boundaries with a beautiful, authentic, powerful, and challenging take on real world fears, fantastical nightmares, and everything in between; you MUST see this show!
Getting Tickets to Urban Death
Urban Death will run Friday and Saturday evenings now through May 11. There are two shows each evening: 8:30pm and 10:30pm. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased at http://zombiejoes.tix.com/. It is possible for this production to sell out, so don’t wait to book your evening with Urban Death!
Keep in Touch with Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Group
While this iteration of Urban Death will only run for three weekends, Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Group is always designing new shows and experiential productions for its audiences. Check out zombiejoes.com for more information, or follow them on Instagram and Facebook for their latest updates.
