[NEohioPAL]The Kent Stage to Open Bram Stoker's Dracula

[JHerman312 at aol.com]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

10-10-02


Media Advisory: The Kent Stage is proud to present, "Bram Stoker's Dracula," 
a suspenseful adaptation by local playwright, Jack L. Herman. The show runs 
Oct. 18, 19, 26th and Nov. 1 & 2nd. Curtain time is 8 p.m. The Kent Stage is 
located at 175 E. Main Street, Kent, Ohio.  The production is performed by 
the Actors Repertory Company of Ohio. 

KENT - OH. The Kent Stage promises to cast a dark spell upon you with a new 
derivation of "Bram Stroker's Dracula" that will leave visitors gasping for 
air. The show gets going and the blood starts flowing Oct. 18 and continues 
nightly through Nov. 2nd. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Anyone attending the Oct. 
26th performance are encouraged to come in their favorite costume. 

Jack Herman's gripping interpretation exerts entrancing displays of raw 
sexuality, chilling brutality and quirky humor, which paints a wickedly 
theatrical picture. When you exit, you will have witnessed firsthand what you 
previously could only imagine in the novel: Fright, Fun and Fangs. 

Under the direction of Joseph Ledford, the spine-curdling tale originates in 
19th century Victorian London, as society is overtaken by unexpected 
darkness. Residents must try to assemble clues of Count Dracula's 
appearances. Residents must make sense of Dracula, played by Brian Keith, or 
else face dire circumstances such as serving as the villain's next blood-bank 
or possibly succumbing to a hideous fate. 

As the play continues, we are irresistibly drawn into a world where evil can 
steal into our safest sanctuaries: the minds and hearts of those we love. 
Although the play is set in the well-mannered Victorian age, it accentuates 
many of the same anxieties that possess our culture today.

And therein lies the horror. 

Personifying that which is good in the play is the innocent and independent 
Mina, a role taken by Erin LaFountain. Mina's friend, Lucy, who is worldly 
and flirtatious, is played by Emily Haase. Their actions create sexual 
undertones, especially exhibited by their seductions to Dracula. This 
demonstrates that even the purist of hearts can't escape the wrath of the 
infamous vampire. 

The good fellows who court the two women, Jonathon Harker, played by Mark 
Landskroner, and Dr. John Seward, played by Mark A. Colella, Quincey P. 
Morris, played by Daniel Volk, and Arthur Holmwood, played by Michael 
DiFranco, are a confused group hindered by their lack of imagination. Yet 
when they enlist the help of a noted Professor, Abraham Van Helsing, played 
by Todd Kotler, they are introduced to pure Gothic archetype: crucifixes, 
mirrors, rosaries, and even strings of garlic. In fact, it's the captivating 
Professor who commands a final charge of light and hope against the dark 
forces of Dracula and his blood-sucking, night-stalking disciples. However, 
three vixens, played by Liz Lloyd, Darlene Fonzi and Tina Thompkins - might 
interfere with Dracula's downfall. William Morgan concludes the cast, as he 
plays Renfield, a fly-and bird-eating resident of the insane asylum who knows 
just a little too much. 

Herman's play brings us along for a frightening journey interspersed with 
daring special effects and the inherent humor of human nature in crisis. The 
audience will witness some grotesque scenes, and they will learn of Dracula's 
true nature simultaneously with the unknowing victims in this riveting 
thriller. 

This is a play that promises to speak to us of light and darkness, fears, 
desires, weaknesses and humanity. Dracula is the embodiment of evil and can 
only be destroyed by reasserting basic and traditional values. This is a 
special performance not to be missed. 

Individual show ticket prices are $10 for adults, $8 for students and senior 
citizens. Advanced tickets can be purchased for $5 at Brady's Leap, located 
in the lobby of the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main Street in Kent.  For ticket 
information, please call the Kent Stage box office at 330-677-5005. 

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<B>Media Advisory:</B> The Kent Stage is proud to present, "<B>Bram Stoker's Dracula</B>," a suspenseful adaptation by local playwright, <B>Jack L. Herman</B>. The show runs Oct. 18, 19, 26th and Nov. 1 & 2nd. Curtain time is 8 p.m. The Kent Stage is located at 175 E. Main Street, Kent, Ohio.  The production is performed by the Actors Repertory Company of Ohio. <BR>
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KENT - OH. The Kent Stage promises to cast a dark spell upon you with a new derivation of "<B>Bram Stroker's Dracula</B>" that will leave visitors gasping for air. The show gets going and the blood starts flowing Oct. 18 and continues nightly through Nov. 2nd. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Anyone attending the Oct. 26th performance are encouraged to come in their favorite costume. <BR>
<BR>
Jack Herman's gripping interpretation exerts entrancing displays of raw sexuality, chilling brutality and quirky humor, which paints a wickedly theatrical picture. When you exit, you will have witnessed firsthand what you previously could only imagine in the novel: Fright, Fun and Fangs. <BR>
<BR>
Under the direction of <B>Joseph Ledford</B>, the spine-curdling tale originates in 19th century Victorian London, as society is overtaken by unexpected darkness. Residents must try to assemble clues of Count Dracula's appearances. Residents must make sense of Dracula, played by <B>Brian Keith</B>, or else face dire circumstances such as serving as the villain's next blood-bank or possibly succumbing to a hideous fate. <BR>
<BR>
As the play continues, we are irresistibly drawn into a world where evil can steal into our safest sanctuaries: the minds and hearts of those we love. Although the play is set in the well-mannered Victorian age, it accentuates many of the same anxieties that possess our culture today.<BR>
<BR>
And therein lies the horror. <BR>
<BR>
Personifying that which is good in the play is the innocent and independent Mina, a role taken by <B>Erin LaFountain</B>. Mina's friend, Lucy, who is worldly and flirtatious, is played by <B>Emily Haase</B>. Their actions create sexual undertones, especially exhibited by their seductions to Dracula. This demonstrates that even the purist of hearts can't escape the wrath of the infamous vampire. <BR>
<BR>
The good fellows who court the two women, Jonathon Harker, played by <B>Mark Landskroner</B>, and Dr. John Seward, played by <B>Mark A. Colella</B>, Quincey P. Morris, played by <B>Daniel Volk</B>, and Arthur Holmwood, played by <B>Michael DiFranco</B>, are a confused group hindered by their lack of imagination. Yet when they enlist the help of a noted Professor, Abraham Van Helsing, played by <B>Todd Kotler</B>, they are introduced to pure Gothic archetype: crucifixes, mirrors, rosaries, and even strings of garlic. In fact, it's the captivating Professor who commands a final charge of light and hope against the dark forces of Dracula and his blood-sucking, night-stalking disciples. However, three vixens, played by <B>Liz Lloyd</B>, <B>Darlene Fonzi</B> and <B>Tina Thompkins</B> - might interfere with Dracula's downfall. <B>William Morgan</B> concludes the cast, as he plays Renfield, a fly-and bird-eating resident of the insane asylum who knows just a little too much. <BR>
<BR>
Herman's play brings us along for a frightening journey interspersed with daring special effects and the inherent humor of human nature in crisis. The audience will witness some grotesque scenes, and they will learn of Dracula's true nature simultaneously with the unknowing victims in this riveting thriller. <BR>
<BR>
This is a play that promises to speak to us of light and darkness, fears, desires, weaknesses and humanity. Dracula is the embodiment of evil and can only be destroyed by reasserting basic and traditional values. This is a special performance not to be missed. <BR>
<BR>
Individual show ticket prices are $10 for adults, $8 for students and senior citizens. Advanced tickets can be purchased for $5 at Brady's Leap, located in the lobby of the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main Street in Kent.  For ticket information, please call the Kent Stage box office at 330-677-5005. <BR>
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