Auditions Aug. 3 and 4 starting at 7pm.
Performance Dates – October 3 - 19, 2025 (Fri, Sat 8pm; Sun 2:30pm)
We encourage all to audition regardless of race, gender or sexual orientation.
Audition will consist of reading from the script as well as some impromptu roll playing. Most all characters in show play at least 2 different roles.
Rehearsals will run from August 5 until performance week. Rehearsals will generally be Monday – Thurs from 7:00-9:00 and Sun. from 4-8
If you have questions, please email the director, Al Buchanan at
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CAST OF CHARACTERS
Actor 1
DRACULA: A sexually attractive man with a magnetic personality. He is extremely self centered. He loves himself and women (and men) are attracted to him. He shows courage and nobility.
Actor 2
Jonathan Harker: Engaged to Lucy. He is an extreme germaphobe and is cautious about what he eats, takes no risks, and allows others to push him around.
Bosun: Second in command of the ship that sinks in the ocean.
Cavendish/Worthington/Havemercy: Suitors of Lucy
Actor 3
Captain: Captain of ship that sinks in the storm
Renfield: the insect eating inmate who evolves to serving Dracula
Westfeldt: the father of Lucy and Mina---loves both but dotes on Lucy.
Actor 4
Carriage Driver: drives the carriage to Castle Dracula
Lucy: the daughter of Westfeldt. Engaged to Jonathan but usually takes the lead in the relationship. Intelligent with great problem solving skills. She is the hero of the story by helping to get rid of Dracula
Kitty: is the maid at the insane asylum and is a kleptomaniac. She provides comic relief.
Actor 5
Mina is the foolish sidekick of her sister Lucy. She is uncared for by her father and has no suitors. She is desperate for a man and falls for Dracula.
Van Helsing is a German woman who speaks with a heavy accent. She is the brains of the operation and knows everything about vampires. She eventually becomes a romantic interest of Dr. Westfeldt.
Actor 6
Gravedigger is a mysterious, creepy character who helps in the hunt for Dracula.
Foley Artist: this person also provides the bulk of the sound effects in the show while on stage and in full view of the audience.
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