Press Release
Experience the immortal horror of Dracula!
Weirton- The Weir High Drama Club proudly announces Dracula.
Corey E. Miller, Language Arts teacher/Theater Director is helming the production. He is assisted by Emma Underwood (student stage manager). Dracula was written by Jeff Bengford. It is presented by an arrangement with the playwright.
When Lucy Seward comes down with a mysterious illness, her father, Doctor Seward, calls upon Abraham Van Helsing, a specialist in rare diseases, for help. All signs point to a mysterious new neighbor from Transylvania, Count Dracula.
The Count, increasing his legions of the undead, desires to turn Lucy into the queen of all vampires. Van Helsing must use everything at his disposal to hunt down and stop the prince of darkness. Will the forces of good triumph? Or will Lucy succumb to Dracula's spell?
The show stars Eve Swearingen as Lucy Seward, Caden Runkle as Dracula, and Max Bilodeau as Van Helsing. Additional principal cast members are Leila Schwer as Vira Seward, Maddy Kingston as Doctor Seward, Mackenzie Stear as Doctor Von Prague, Ian Rogers as Renfield, Levi Anderson as Jonathan Harker, Gracie Beagle as Kate Mitchell (A Reporter), and Logan Wagner as Jameson
Appearing in supporting roles are Elana Kniszek as Rosa the Cook, Megan Brinkley as Sophia the Maid, and Kylie Gianni as Mina Westrena
Crew members Jacob Anthony and Caleb Sealock contribute lights and sound to the production.
Tickets are $10.00 at the door. Performance dates are Friday, November 17th at 7PM, Saturday, November 18th at 7PM, and Sunday, November 19th at 2PM.
Doors open to the public at 6:30PM for the Friday and Saturday performances. Doors open at 1:30PM for the Sunday matinee performance. The show does use non-toxic water based fog, flashing lights, and feature mild language- if you plan to bring younger audience members.
See it if you dare!
