March 27, 2019<\/p>\n
The Northern Arizona University Theater Department presents the Great Survival Debate based on their upcoming performance of \u201cMr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play.\u201d During this debate, members of different NAU departments will discuss what is needed to build a future after an apocalypse.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play\u201d follows a group of apocalyptic survivors and their time around the campfire reminiscing about an episode of \u201cThe Simpsons.\u201d Each act takes place a few years later and as the years go on the story about episode changes. With a dark twist, the characters realize why we tell stories.<\/p>\n
NAU\u2019s Great Survival Debate is modeled after a long-standing annual tradition at the University of Montevallo in central Alabama that questions what is necessary for rebuilding a post-disaster society.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Departments of Theatre and Philosophy have designed our own NAU version of the epic debate,\u201d said theatre chair and play director Kathleen<\/strong> McGeever<\/strong>. \u201cThis year\u2019s debate will focus on a post-apocalyptic\/post-electrical period in our near future where only one discipline can move into the future as we shape our new society. In the spirit of mischief, NAU experts will argue why their discipline is the one needed to ensure the future of the world!\u201d<\/p>\n The participants\/debaters include:<\/p>\n The debate, which takes place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on April 5 at the Clifford E. White Theater, is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n