MS. 45 WITH LIVE SCORE
<span id="docs-internal-guid-ed65a59a-7fff-278e-afec-552dba1c6568"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A jolting revenge thriller from underground filmmaking legend Abel Ferrara (</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">King of New York</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">), </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. 45</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> turns 45 at the Playhouse with an immersive, one-of-a-kind opportunity to revisit this classic in a whole new way. Montauk musician Joe Delia will perform live music alongside a screening of the movie, injecting new layers of artistry into this powerful, enduring story. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A controversial achievement upon its release, </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. 45</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> has been celebrated over the years as an early example of feminist horror. After mute seamstress Thana (Zoe Lund) experiences a harrowing assault on her way home from her work, she begins exacting revenge against toxic men throughout a grimy New York City with her .45 caliber pistol. Culminating with a memorable Halloween party showdown, </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. 45</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a gripping and subversive look at one woman taking charge against an abusive society. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Delia, best known locally for his collaborations with fellow musician Nancy Atlas, joins the Playhouse for this unique live performance that follows up on last year’s live accompaniment to the silent masterpiece </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nosferatu</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. A Q&A will follow the showtime. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">***</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-6fd6748d-7fff-6166-3f02-88d497f673b4"></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i style=""><b>Welcome to Horror on Hill Street: The Spirit of 1981. </b>The second edition of the Playhouse’s signature Halloween series doubles down on a seminal year for horror buffs: 1981. Looking back on 45 years, this year’s lineup taps into our vibrant local community of artists and connects them to some of the most influential horror movies of the 20th century. Stay tuned for more special events and opportunities to make the most of Halloween season at the Playhouse!</i></span></p></span>HorrorPT1H20M2026-10-22USenZoë Lund
Abel Ferrara
Nicholas St. John
Richard Howorth
Mary Kane
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