Dracula/Frankenstein at Classic Stage

[Ledaero]

Posted: 1/19/20 at 5:07pm

Previews began a few days ago for Dracula/Frankenstein Rep at Classic Stage. Any reports yet? And anyone know the runtimes of the two productions?

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 1/19/20 at 8:44pm

I'm more curious about Frankenstein. The description of Dracula is a little off putting.

[dave1606]

Posted: 1/20/20 at 5:40pm

I saw Dracula at the first preview. I enjoyed it though i found it flawed. This is a feminist take on Dracula which focuses on two of the least interesting characters rather than Dracula himself. 

The tone in this varies from trying to be scary, to having a goofy, over the top feeling. Van Helsing (Jessica Franes Duke) is given the "sassy black woman" trope and while it livened things up I didn't think it totally worked. 

I think they could lean into the horror more and I did not care of the blood effect. 

Still I liked Matthew Amendt as Dracula and did find some fun with the text. I assume they will use the same set (which I liked) for Frankenstein which I will try to catch. 

 

[Ledaero]

Posted: 1/20/20 at 10:51pm

What was the runtime?

[dave1606]

Posted: 1/21/20 at 10:58am

2:20 with an intermission

[Susanswerphone]

Posted: 2/19/20 at 11:39am

Anyone curious: Frankenstein is available for $20 certain performances in February. CSC discount code is FRANKFEB.
Stephanie Berry is a wonder!

[Ledaero]

Posted: 2/20/20 at 2:07am

Adored Frankenstein! Filled to the brim with fresh creative energy, and Rob Morrison’s score is a stunning achievement. Can’t recommend this production enough, help fill their houses because they deserve the support.

[Susanswerphone]

Posted: 2/20/20 at 6:27am

^^^ this.

[uncageg]

Posted: 2/20/20 at 11:05am

I didn't know Rob Morrison was in Frankenstein. Now I need to see it.