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Dracula (Wellman)

Full-Length Play, Dark Comedy  /  6w, 4m

An adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic novel that preserves the Victorian tendencies of his writing while veering wildly into new vampire territory. Wickedly clever language and an often nightmarish world combine to create a Dracula unlike it’s ever been seen before.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    6w, 4m
  • Duration
    Duration
    105 Minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Adaptation (Literature), Mystery/Thriller

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Summary

An adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic novel that preserves the Victorian tendencies of his writing while veering wildly into new vampire territory. As Seward, head of the asylum, and his close friend Van Helsing attempt to thwart the machinations of Dracula, Lucy seeks Dracula out and Mina begins succumbing to his spell. Wickedly clever language and an often nightmarish world combine to create a Dracula unlike it’s ever been seen before.

History

Dracula premiered at the SoHo Repertory Theatre in New York in April 1994.

MINA
LUCY
JONATHAN HARKER
DRACULA
NUN
DR. SEWARD
VAN HELSING
SIMMONS
QUINCEY MORRIS
VAMPYRETTE 1
VAMPYRETTE 2
VAMPYRETTE 3

  • Time Period Victorian (British and American), 19th Century
  • Setting

    Various settings in Whitby and Transylvania. 19th century.

  • Duration 105 Minutes
  • Cautions
    • Strong Language

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

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Authors

Mac Wellman

Mac Wellman's recent work includes Muazzez at The Chocolate Factory as part of the 2014 PS 122 COIL Festival; 3 2's; or AFAR at Dixon Place in October 2011. His books of poetry include Miniature (2002), Strange Elegies (2006), Split the Stick (2012) from Roof Books, and Left ...
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