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Understanding Genre in Mr. Burns: Blending Sitcom and Apocalypse on Stage
The Playwright & The Play: Text
Interview with Anne Washburn
To learn more from Anne Washburn on her concept of the play and its early stages, click here to watch an interview from Playwrights Horizons.
The Playwright & The Play: Video
Various Productions of Mr. Burns
This collection showcases how different artists have interpreted Washburn's play, and the different creative choices and styles used for each production. These productions combine the Post-Apocalypse and Sitcom genres, since these genres are embedded in the world of the play. The bright colors and bold cartoon-like qualities contrast against the dystopian world. Click on an image to learn more about when and where each production took place.
The Playwright & The Play: Gallery
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