NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968) Film Screening & Book Event (10/27/2026)

Description

Join us for a special film screening and book event sponsored by Illinois Public Media, the University of Illinois Alumni Association, and Champaign Park District.
Featuring:
Daniel Kraus, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and author of Partially Devoured: How Night of the Living Dead Saved My Life and Changed the World

Not Rated
96 Min

George A. Romero’s 1968 horror masterpiece, Night of the Living Dead, follows a group of panicked survivors trapped in a rural Pennsylvania farmhouse as flesh-eating ghouls lay siege to the house. The movie is celebrated for revolutionizing the modern zombie genre.


Volunteer dress code: black pants, white shirt, close-toed shoes


Tue, Oct. 20th

Volunteer Arrival Time - 5:30p

Doors open at 6:00p / Show starts at 7:00p


Volunteers will be assigned to roles such as:

Bag Check

Ticket Taking

Ushering


First time volunteering? No worries! Here's what you need to know

  • Our address is 203 W. Park Ave Champaign, IL 61820. Please enter through the front entrance.

  • Parking is available at meters, weekends are free. Parking is also available in Hickory lot after 5pm on Weekdays and after 12pm on weekends.

    • Parking in the church lot and Eden's lot is strictly prohibited.

  • Let us know you’re here! Find a VT staffer once you’ve arrived and we will direct you to our conference room so you can sign in for your shift via a wall-mounted iPad.
  • Once you grab a signature VT vest, enjoy any snacks and beverages before the volunteer event orientation!

Event Contact
Mitch Marlow
Operations Manager
Email: [email protected]

Virginia Theatre Box Office
Phone: 217-356-9063

Details

Get Connected Icon 13 and older
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Get Connected Icon Is Not Outdoors
Get Connected Icon Is Wheelchair Accessible

Location

Location Dot Shift 203 W. Park Ave
Champaign  61820

Shifts

Begins Registration Closes Duration Open Spots Respond
Tue Oct 20, 2026 @ 5:30pm
to 9:30pm CT
4.00 hours 27 of 30