Dracula-play review
Dracula is a penetrating look at the novel written by Bram Stoker in 1890. This is just to let you know right up front that The Stratford Festival's Dracula, is a keeper. Richard Ouzounian, who creates an evening of theatrical magic, directed this thrilling production. You, yourself can experience this astonishing play from May 19 to November 7 1999 at the Avon theatre in Stratford. This fairly modernized theatre is comfortable, and has a lot more legroom than some other theaters I have experienced. The set was interesting, and changes were quick and effectively done.Dracula takes place in the year 1897. The play occurs in Transylvania and England. The play begins with a lawyer named Jonathan Harker, visiting Count Draculas castle in Transylvania to finalize the count's purchase of an English estate. Soon, however the lawyer finds himself a prisoner of his client. This is not just any regular client though, it is the blood sucking Dracula! Finally Jonathan escapes from his scary host, and sends word of his escape to his fiancee, Mina Murray. Mina has him sent directly sent home to England. Mina's best friend Lucy, also the fiancee of Jonathan's best friend Dr. Jack Steward falls under Draculas spell onc
Dracula, is an intense musical. It teaches you that everyone needs to feel loved at some point in their lives, even those people who are so cold, we would think it would have never crossed their minds. Audiences of all ages attended this play. It may not be suitable for younger children, only because they might not be able to follow the plot. It is recommended for those over the age of 10. Dracula will keep your interest from beginning to end. There are so many wondrous elements and songs', seeing it once is not enough; you'll want to see this one again and again. Excellent spacing was used throughout the play. All parts of the stage were used at all times. The scenes flowed very well and were easy to understand. I think Richard Ouzounian did an extraordinary job directing and I would definitely see another of his plays. Fireworks added an extra "umph" to the play's special effects area. They made the play come alive. Simon Marsden was the technical director. Simon Marsden (Technical Director) and Christopher Wheeler (Electronics Technologist) did a fantastic job with the special effects. When the flash went off, my heart jumped and I definitely could not see the actors leave the stage, which is why I presume they had this effect. Lighting designer, Kevin Frase
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