Manes Studio Theatre of Long Island
141 S. Wellwood Ave. Lindenhurst
Monday, July 22nd and Tuesday, July 23rd at 7:00 PM
Callbacks: TBD
THE PLAY: This version of Bram Stoker’s novel propels Dracula into the 20th century just before the start of WWI. The characters have been changed a bit, and the mood has been altered to blend mystery, humor and horror. The action takes place in Dr. Seward’s parlor where a group of concerned individuals race against time to save Wilhelmina Murray from a strange disease which will eventually take her life. A stranger by the name of Count Dracula has just moved to the countryside where wolves constantly howl, lightning constantly crashes and people end up missing or dead. It is up to a few doctors, a butler, a reporter and an English aristocrat to solve the mystery and save Wilhelmina’s life.
CHARACTERS:
Count Dracula: A Transylvanian Count who has just moved to the English country side. He has a hypnotic presence and a very strong hold on almost anyone he chooses at any given moment.
Dr. Cedric Seward: The chief resident doctor of an insane asylum with Dr. Helga Van Zandt. He is caring for Wilhelmina Murray who has succumbed to a strange disease which is both unknown and seemingly incurable.
Jameson: Dr. Seward’s butler and care taker of both the asylum and Dr. Seward’s residence. Seward spends much of his time chasing the elusive Mr. Renfield.
Professor Van Helsing: A doctor, scientist, and man of faith, philosophy and dark legends who is investigating the strange disease that has overcome Ms. Murray.
Dr. Helga Van Zandt: A Freudian psychoanalyst who works closely with Dr. Seward and Van Helsing.
Lord Godalming: The reigning Lord of the countryside, and aristocratic patriot to the crown who has been trying to take care of the townsfolk once young girls have been mysteriously disappearing.
Mr. Renfield: An inmate of the asylum who constantly escapes and causes mischief. He seems to have a psychic connection with Dracula.
Wilhelmina Murray: A very ill young lady who is in the throes of a strange disease. Her mood swings wildly from trance like lethargy to hysterics.
Jonathan Harker: A young investigative journalist who has been sent to cover the mysterious circumstances of the country side.
Shows will be performed from October 11th - October 27th (See our homepage for the exact dates and times)
Directed by: David Dubin
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