Most of us, when we think of Dracula, immediately get mental images that fall somewhere between spooky and downright scary—with a touch of gothic horror à la Bram Stoker. But get ready to see everyone’s favorite undead ghoul in a whole new light, as Texas Lutheran University presents Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors.
That’s right: This Dracula is bringing the laughs.
“We chose this new farcical version of the Dracula tale as the perfect way to find some laughs this Halloween season,” said Professor David Legore, director and chair of the university’s Department of Dramatic Media. “Yes, it’s loosely based on the Bram Stoker novel, but very loosely! The playwrights have blended in the style of comic icons like Mel Brooks and the team from Monty Python, with a healthy dash of glam rock. We’re having a great time in rehearsal and can’t wait to share this with our audience! It is a bit bawdy at times, so I’d say that some viewer discretion is advised, with a rating that would be similar to a PG-13 movie.”
The story centers around Lucy Westfeldt, whose sister Mina has fallen ill with a mysterious disease. Adventure ensues when Lucy and her fiancé, Jonathan Harker, enlist the help of famed vampire hunter Doctor Jean Van Helsing.
Their hunt for the dangerous and sexy Count Dracula abounds with madcap antics, clever wordplay, and gags galore—a comic take on the classic tale, guaranteed to induce blood-curdling screams—of laughter!
Performances will be held in the Studio Theatre, which is inside the Weston Center for the Performing Arts on the TLU campus, with weekend shows running between October 30 and November 7. Follow the link for showtimes and tickets! https://www.ticketsource.com/tlu-dramatic-media-texas-lutheran-university
