Dracula (Dietz)

Dracula (Dietz)

Dracula (Dietz)

By Steven Dietz
From the novel by Bram Stoker

Dracula (Dietz)

Dracula (Dietz)

By Steven Dietz
From the novel by Bram Stoker

Overview

Playwright Steven Dietz breathes new life into one of literature’s most famous undead – and the legend of Dracula appears on stage with potent majesty. The seductive, scary and tragic soul of Stoker’s beloved novel is told through faithful dialogue and moving theatricality – which can be adapted to stages large and small.

This new adaptation restores the suspense and seduction of Bram Stoker’s classic novel to the stage. As Count Dracula begins to exert his will upon the residents of London, they try to piece together the clues of his appearances – in a valiant attempt to save themselves from a hideous fate. Rich with both humour and horror, this play paints a wicked picture of Stoker’s famous vampire. Enter the world of the Count, and prepare yourself for a night of terror and fascination!

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Cautions

  • Caution Alcohol Alcohol
  • Caution Mild Adult Mild Adult Themes

Details

  • Genre: Adaptation (Literature), Mystery/Thriller, Period
  • Time Period: 19th Century
  • Cast Attributes: Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)
  • Target Audience: Adult

Authors

Steven Dietz

For the ’24-25 season, Steven Dietz was once again named one of the “20 Most Produced Playwrights in America” by American Theatre Magazine. His 40-plus plays and adaptations have been seen at over 100 regional theatres, as well as off-Broadway and in 25 countries internationa ...
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Bram Stoker

Irish author Abraham “Bram” Stoker was born in Clontarf, Ireland, on November 8, 1847. He studied history, literature, mathematics, and physics at Trinity College, Dublin, where he was named University Athlete, despite a recurring illness that confined him to his bed as a chi ...
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