Pantochino to Open 2015-16 Season with DRACTASTIC

Award-winning Pantochino Productions Inc., a non profit professional theatre company for family audiences will launch it's 2015/16 season with a new musical comedy, "Dractastic!," on Friday, October 23rd, 7:30pm, at the Center for the Arts in Downtown Milford.

"Dractastic!" is a comical pop rock retelling of the vampire legend set in the world of rock music. In this original version by Bert Bernardi and Justin Rugg, 'Drac' is a rock star who woos fans with his captivating music and songs. "We've created the perfect Halloween season musical, filled with lots of gags and laughs for audiences of all ages to enjoy," said Bernardi. "Jimmy Johansmeyer is the most clever, funniest Dracula you'll ever see," he added.

Joining Johansmeyer onstage are Mary Mannix, Shelley Marsh Poggio, Jeremy Tortora, Andrea Pane, George Spelvin, Rugg, Sabrina Henderson and Katie Harris. "Dractastic" will feature sets by Von Del Mar, lighting by Jeff Carr, and costumes by Johansmeyer. The production stage manager is Jeff Therklesen.

Pantochino Productions Inc. celebrates it's fifth season of its 'ridiculously entertaining' 100% original musical theatre for family audiences in the greater New Haven area. The company has been awarded for its artistic achievements and recognized for its contributions to the community.

New this season, Pantochino will offer "Party Performances" at it's Saturday 2pm shows only. For these performances, audiences will be seated at tables and chairs and are invited to bring their own food and drink to be enjoyed during the show.

"Dractastic" will be performed October 23 through November 1st with shows Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm and an additional performance on Saturday, October 24 at 5:30pm. Tickets are $18. online, or $20. at the door. Advance tickets are strongly suggested. The intimate Milford Center for the Arts is located at 40 Railroad Avenue South on the east bound side of the Metro-North tracks. Free parking is available in the train station lots. Further details are available at pantochino.com.