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July 28, 2016 by

Dr. Seward’s Dracula

October 5 – November 6, 2016

The Prince of Darkness is dead…or is he? Faced with explaining multiple dead bodies, can Dr. Seward convince the police of his own innocence? The more Seward tries to plead his case, the less sure he becomes not just of his own tale, but of his own sanity. Come experience the legend of Dracula anew!
Running time: 1 hour, 45 minutes with one intermission

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“Chilling…sharp enough to cut to the heart!”
★ ★ ★   Chicago Tribune

“Unsettling, eerie, and profound!”
★ ★ ★  Daily Herald

“Heart-pounding…a riveting, tightly packed ride.”
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“One of those rare thrillers that lives up to its promise, grabbing our attention in its first moments and not letting go until the heart-stopping ending.”
RECOMMENDED – Chicago Reader

Directed by Alison C. Vesely°, SDC
Asst. Directed by Melanie Keller
Scenic and Costume Designs: Angela Weber Miller°, USA
Lighting Design: Greg Freeman
Original Music and Sound Design: Christopher Kriz°, USA

 


 

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Christian Gray
Craig Spidle
Elizabeth Stenholt
Joseph Stearns
Ted Kitteman

Dr. Jack Seward: Christian Gray*°
Emily Covington: Elizabeth Stenholt
Inspector Louis Carlysle: Craig Spidle*
Bram Stoker: Joseph Steans
The Strange Man: Ted Kitterman

*Denotes a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers.
°Denotes First Folio Artistic Associate

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Announcing the Retirement of Founding Executive Director David Rice & Ceasing Operations in 2023

Over two-and-a-half decades we have mounted over 80 productions, produced 14 world premieres, and 6 commissions. We have had more shows directed by women in the past 25 years than almost any other Equity theater in the Chicago area. We also led the way in opportunities for women designers, resulting in multiple Jeff Nominations and Awards for the many women who have worked here. Thank you all for your steadfast support through all these years. We will miss you!

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