DRACULA Plays the Stage Theatre 10/1-31

Charles Morey's thrilling adaptation of Bram Stoker's DRACULA will play the Denver Center Theatre Company's Space Theatre October 1-31 (with a press opening night Thursday, October 7.) Tickets for the original vampire tale are on sale now, by calling 303.893.4100 or www.denvercenter.org.

Directed by Gavin Cameron-Webb, the DCTC production of DRACULA promises to be lushly staged and amply frightening. Charles Morey's adaptation is loyal to Stoker's original novel in both plot and style, and mirrors the novel's overarching sense of threat and dread, says Cameron-Webb. He also notes that what makes this tale so thrilling is that our imagination and our fear of what lurks in the fog and might emerge from the gloom, is more frightening than anything in reality. He aims to play on those fears in the production, while staying true to the classic vampire tale.

The cast of DRACULA includes Anthony Marble (Count Dracula), Harry Carnahan (Jonathan Harker), Dan Kremer (Abraham Van Helsing), Margaret Loesser Robinson (Mina Murray Harker), Sofia Jean Gomez (Lucy Westenra), M. Scott McLean (Arthur Holmwood), Jeremiah Wiggins (Dr. John Seward), Michael McKenzie (R.M. Renfield), Kathleen M. Brady, Mike Hartman, Tamara Hoffman, Mandi Masden, Jeffrey Roark, Lincoln Thompson and Caitlin Wise.

Scenic design for DRACULA is by Vicki Smith (Mariela in the Desert, Mama Hated Diesels). The late 19th century period costumes are designed by Kevin Copenhaver (Mama Hated Diesels, A Christmas Carol). Lighting design is by Don Darnutzer (Mariela in the Desert, Mama Hated Diesels), with additional projection design by Charlie I. Miller (The House of the Spirits, When Tang Met Laika). Sound design is by Craig Breitenbach (Mama Hated Diesels, Eventide). Geoffrey Kent (The House of the Spirits, The 39 Steps) is the fight director and Kathryn G. Maes (The 39 Steps, When Tang Met Laika) is the dialect coach. Original music for DRACULA is composed by Gary Grundei (Eventide).

Single tickets for DRACULA start at $18 and are on sale now. To purchase, call Denver Center Ticket Services at 303.893.4100. TTY (for Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons): 303.893.9582. Groups of 10 or more, please call 303.446.4829. Tickets may also be purchased at the Denver Center Ticket Office, located at the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex Lobby. Buy and print online at www.denvercenter.org. Student $10 rush ticket are available one hour prior to curtain with a valid student ID subject to availability. Senior and military rush tickets are available one hour prior to curtain, subject to availability. No children under six will be admitted to any theatre.

This production of DRACULA is generously supported by Producing Partner L. Roger Hutson and sponsored by The Gay and Lesbian Fund for Colorado. DRACULA is a featured attraction in the Denver Center Theatre Company 2010-11 season, which is generously supported by the Steinberg Charitable Trust, Wells Fargo and Larimer Square. Media sponsorship for DCTC is provided by The Denver Post and CBS4. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is supported in part by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. Please visit our website at www.denvercenter.org.

Special Events for DRACULA

Perspectives on the Play | October 1 at 6pm
The DCTC's creative team gives audiences a unique viewpoint about the play they are about to see, which makes the stage experience even more rewarding. In the Jones Theatre.

Student Nights | October 1 at 7pm
Students with ID can purchase $10 tickets in advance along with other social activities. Use promo code STUDENT when ordering. On October 1, enjoy the pre-show "Perspectives on the Play", the Student Lounge in the lobby and a special for a local restaurant.

Talkback hosted by the Higher Education Advisory Council | October 9
Join the cast for a post-show discussion led by members of our academic community.

DCTC at the TC | October 8 at 12pm
Part of our ongoing partnership with The Tattered Cover LoDo. In the event space on the second floor of the Tattered Cover on 16th Street downtown, DCTC Literary Manager Douglas Langworthy will examine the art of adapting works for the stage. Come and find out why the Charles Morey adaptation of Dracula was selected over several others.

Denver Goes Batty! | October 16 4pm-7pm
Join the Denver Center and Colorado Ballet for an afternoon of ghoulish activities and behind-the-scenes spooky fun on October 16, when both Colorado Ballet and the Denver Center Theatre Company will have performances of their grand productions of Dracula. Use code BATTY to get specially priced tickets for the shows that day - 2 for $60. Stay after the matinee or arrive early for the evening show and take part in activities like:
· Ghost tours of the Denver Performing Arts Complex 4:30-6:30pm

· Learn the "Thriller" dance from Colorado Ballet hourly from 4pm-6pm

· Fake blood making

· Costumes for try-on from Colorado Ballet and the Molly Brown House

· Face painting and coloring

· Halloween themed performances and spooky dramatic readings

· Cast appearances

· Sword fight demonstrations

· Blood typing with Bonfils Blood Center

· Young Professionals lounge

· Giveaways, contests and other events

General Talkbacks | October 18 and 26, post-show
Join us for a post-show discussion with the actors from the show

Fourth Wall | October 27 at 5pm
Join other 20 and 30-somethings at Fourth Wall, which includes tickets to the play and pre- and post-show parties that expand the theatrical world. The DRACULA event includes a pre-show reception at The Corner Office and a post-show ghost tour of the Arts Complex.

American Sign Language Interpretation/Audio Description | October 30 at 1:30pm
ASL Interpretation is available for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. For people who are blind or have low vision, a trained describer narrates the visual elements on stage.

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