In a post-apocalyptic world, a group of survivors work on reciting and recreating an episode of “The Simpsons.” In Bakersfield College’s take on the play “Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play” by Anne Washburn, currently being directed by Cody Ganger.
Carlos Garcia the actor playing Edna Krabappel said, “It’s probably the most unique show I’ve ever done.”
This play takes some wild twists and turns. It can be dark and sad at times while at others it can be hopeful and uplifting. It feels like it is walking on the lines between different genres.
“The show itself is very eclectic. You have everything in this show,” said Gretta Gonzalez who plays Marge Simpson.
Though this play has many different aspects it is very difficult to describe. There is a lot that goes on during the acts and there are many different characters and relationships. Everything in this play both fits together while also seeming like multiple plays.
Jesse Magdaleno the vocal director and choreographer worked closely with Ganger in making sure the vocals and choreography were matching to the songs. This has actors sorted nicely into their vocal ranges.
John Calanchini, music director, is one of two musicians for this play. There were meant to be more but as the dates got closer people started to cancel, leaving only two. John said that although there was more work for him, he found it easier to work with just the two, as it made scheduling much easier.
Although Calanchini and Magdaleno worked separately their roles overlapped creating beautiful instrumentals and vocals making every song shine.
Show times will be Feb. 27 to March 2 at 7:30 p.m. and two matinees on March 1 and 2 at 2 p.m. in the indoor theatre.
This play is made up of three acts with two intermissions. It will span approximately two hours. These acts vary in time period. Act 1 takes place in the near future. Act 2 then follows it 7 years after. Finally act 3 takes place another 75 years after act 2. The whole play spans a time of about 82 years.
Some of the actors were asked about preparing the guests, they agreed with Garcia when she said “Expect the unexpected.”

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Alex Jensen (Colleen) watching Chloe Aguilar (Maria), Alex Young (Sam), and Annakate Crossley (Jenny).