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Theater Is Dead

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Sheltered Willow auditions for mysterious director Matthew's play, a Greek tragedy adaptation. Enthralled, she ignores dangers and undergoes self-discovery as the lead under his tutelage.

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Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Sep 25
Everyone is clearly having fun in what is ultimately a pretty silly movie, but I’d love to see Dudas make a real theater comedy next and leave all that dead stuff behind. Go to Full Review Lisa Laman The Spool Nov 1
A movie that once breezed along at a good clip now juggles way too many narrative elements for its own good. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Oct 6
3/5
The first half is packed with clues and double entendres. The second becomes more about action. Go to Full Review Sharai Bohannon Dread Central Oct 3
3.5/5
I am not going to lie and say ‘Theater is Dead’ is a perfect movie. However, it captures the feeling of being in theatre. It’s also at times very smart and fun. Go to Full Review Stephanie Malone Morbidly Beautiful Sep 27
3.5/5
A girl-powered, blood-drenched, hilariously unhinged ode to the theater kid dream. With biting comedy, gnarly horror, and Shane West at his most deliciously unhinged, it skewers ambition, rivalry, and the dangerous lure of the spotlight. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Katherine Dudas

Director

Shane West

Actor

Madison Lawlor

Actor

Colin McCalla

Actor

Decker Sadowski

Actor

Olivia Blue

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Movie Info

Synopsis Sheltered Willow auditions for mysterious director Matthew's play, a Greek tragedy adaptation. Enthralled, she ignores dangers and undergoes self-discovery as the lead under his tutelage.
Director
Katherine Dudas
Producer
Katherine Dudas, Olivia Blue, Decker Sadowski, Madison Lawlor, Jacob Nichols, Shane West, Juan Mas, Zach Mann
Screenwriter
Olivia Blue, Katherine Dudas, Madison Lawlor, Decker Sadowski
Production Co
Halfway Crooks Entertainment
Genre
Comedy, Horror
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 28m
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