The Virtual Stage

Alien Contagion:
Rise of The Zombie Syndrome

Trout Lake (2015)

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The Virtual Stage presents an all-new, immersive and spine-tingling theatrical adventure with Alien Contagion: Rise of the Zombie Syndrome - running October 6 to November 1, 2015 - at a top-secret location in Vancouver. This dramatic and gripping new production marks the fourth year of the company’s smash-hit Zombie Syndrome Halloween event, which has previously seen teams of audience members working together to save the world and conquer the undead in downtown Vancouver (2012), on Granville Island (2013), and in Gastown (2014).

Rave Reviews For
Alien Contagion: Rise of The Zombie Syndrome

The perfect combination of interactive theatre and flawlessly executed haunted house. In fact, the show is so immersive that it will make you question if a zombie apocalypse is actually happening... 'Alien Contagion: Rise of the Zombie Syndrome' is a night of frightening, adrenaline-inducing fun that shouldn’t be missed. If you love Zombie movies, this is the perfect opportunity to feel like you’re really in one.
- Cassady Ranford, VanCity Buzz

We saved the world, for now. Thanks @TheVirtualStage for a crazyfun #ZombieSyndrome Def one of my fave October events! #theatre #interactive
- Johanna M Ward, TV host, Producer, and Presenter, via Twitter

A grand adventure... And while the zombies can be held back by the beams of your flashlight, the group I was with decided to scream and run whenever they appeared. The result was a giddy and thrilling adrenaline rush as we often found ourselves running in the dark while zombies snarled and clawed at us.
- David C. Jones, Vancouver Presents

A completely unforgettable theatrical experience... Terrifyingly realistic... Unexpected... Highly recommended and perfect for the Halloween season.
- Rithu Jagannath, The Ubyssey

Impressive immersive theatre at the #ZombieSyndrome hosted by @TheVirtualStage last night. Crazy good fun.
- Chandni Rao via Twitter

Way. Too. Much. Fun! Thank you for an incredible experience! I can't wait to do this again next year. We had so much fun, I couldn't stop laughing whilst running from zombies! I highly recommend this FUN FUN event.
- Kim McLeod via Facebook 

Impressive immersive theatre at the #ZombieSyndrome hosted by @TheVirtualStage last night. Crazy good fun.
- Chandni Rao via Twitter

Coolest thing ever! Best interactive play I've been to #zombiesyndrome #aliencontagion
- Jessie Laing via Twitter

@MrAndyPants thanks for the amazing zombie show! Scared the urine right out of me! #aliencontagion #riseofthezombiesyndrome #vancouver
- Lori G via Twitter

What a great event. Even though we didn't save the world it was an experience to remember as you are swarmed by zombies and aliens.
- Gary Jones via Facebook

So awesome! Great job everyone. I was so scared I soiled my armour...
- Mark Richardson via Facebook

 

Confidential Mission Overview

This year, audiences are tasked to respond to a highly confidential NASA report about a downed Unidentified Flying Object that has crashed on earth. The exact location is unknown. To add to the mystery, the alien pilot is reportedly injured, has escaped and is hiding in Vancouver. Furthermore, every NASA official sent to locate the UFO has returned in a zombie-like state. In this interactive, smartphone-enabled and clue-breaking adventure, brave and adventurous audience members must find the downed spacecraft, quell the nearby zombie uprising and ultimately save the human race from the brink of extinction.

Disclaimer: Rated PG-13. Contains zombies and other mature subject matter. Children under the age of 13 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Stay Informed

For more information, updates, and declassified information regarding this year’s mission, follow The Virtual Stage on Twitter: @TheVirtualStage, ‘like’ The Zombie Syndrome on Facebook, or visit The Virtual Stage’s FAQ page. Be sure to tweet about your mission’s success or failure and announce your team’s score with the hashtag: #ZombieSyndrome.

Alien Contagion: Rise of The Zombie Syndrome Production Credits

Produced by THE VIRTUAL STAGE 
Conceived, Written, Directed & Produced by ANDY THOMPSON
Story by TYLER CLARKE, FINN GHOSH-LEUDKE & ANDY THOMPSON
Production Manager TEE CRANE
Stage Manager JOSEPHINE GRAY
Technical Director MICHAEL BROOKS
Alien Design by KYLE HUCULAK
Lead Makeup Designer ELIZABETH McLEOD
Lead Make-Up Artists LANNY BROWN, CANDICE HARVEY, MARY PHAN & JENNY RUTH
Assistant Make-Up Artists MADOKA BAUMANN, SAMANTHA FAITH, BENJAMIN FIESCHI-ROSE, KAEKO FUJIYAMA, MADI HAMILTON, MEGHAN JUDGE, MONICA KUROWSKA, MOLLY MACKAY-SMITH, NIKKI McCORMACK, KAYLA ROWAND, JESSICA SAMPSON, WAKANA SHIMAMURA, SYDNEY THORNTON & MARISSE (EMMY) WINDER
Makeup: The Entity LILY BARRETT
Set Designers DUNCAN MacCALLUM & DARCY MILLAR
Costume Design by NATALIE COLLINS
Site Management by MICHAEL BROOKS, NATALIE COLLINS, TEE CRANE, JOSEPHINE GRAY  & GIOVANNI ZARATA
Media Relations by LAURA MURRAY PUBLIC RELATIONS (LMPR)
Media Relations Account Manager SARAH GHOSH (LMPR)
Box Office & Website Design ADAM JONES
Additional Crew BENJAMIN FIESCHI ROSE, JANMIE GUNAWARDINA & JOSH LERNER 

Starring

JAKE ANTHONY, LUKAS BELL, ODILE BROOKS, EVA BUTTERLY, RON CHARTIER, TYLER CLARKE, SINEAD GREWCOCK, JARED HUBICKA, JENNIFER HUGHES, ROWAN JANG, AMELIA MACKENZIE-GRAY-HYRE, DARCY MILLAR, MARINA PASQUA & NAILYA RED

Featuring

AARON TSANG, ALINA QIU, ANNA WEBSTER, ASHLEY TSANG, AUSTIN SARBALLON, BOSTON BJORK, CAITLIN MAK, CHANAMON KLAIMONGKOL, CHASE PRIOR, COLLEEN WRENCH, DANIEL CHAN, DAVID OCHIENG, ERIKA DAWE, HANSEL REHBERGER, JENNIFER HENRY-WARNOCK, JUSTIN MO, KAYLEIGH LEY, KELLY CHAN, KRISTEN MILLER, KRISTY TRAN, LAUREN LEE, LEO BUI, MARIA MENDEZ, MARK DIZON, MATTHEW OGILVIE, MICHELLE LIN, MICHELLE ZHENG, NATHAN TRAN & ROSIE WEIR