Dancing zombies raise money for SecondStory Repertory educational programs

Nearly 300 dancing zombies scared up close to $5,000 for educational outreach programs at SecondStory Repertory at Saturday's "Thrill the World" dance and benefit event at Redmond Town Center.

Nearly 300 dancing zombies scared up close to $5,000 for educational outreach programs at SecondStory Repertory at Saturday’s “Thrill the World” dance and benefit event at Redmond Town Center.

The event was part of a worldwide simultaneous dance rendition of Michael Jackson’s hit “Thriller.” Approximately 2,000 spectators watched as people dressed as zombies and performed Jackson’s famous dance to celebrate Halloween.