Premiered on: October 19th 2022 at the Gene Frankel Theater, NYC/ with Lisa Monde playing the role of Vlad Tepes Dracula
State: Closed on October 31st 2022, to return to the Gene Frankel Theater for the Halloween Season 2023
Creators: Written by Lisa Monde, Directed by Thomas R. Gordon and Lisa Monde, Production of the Onomatopoeia Theater Company in collaboration with Monli International Company LLC
Featuring: Lisa Monde, Scott Lilly, Jeff Brackett, James Hale, Gabrielle Arthur, Drew Bondy, Thomas R. Gordon, Carolien Vettie, Hannah McNew, Julia Anne Cohen, Samuel Shurtleff, Salvatore the Portuguese Water Dog (guest star)
Produce issued: Playbill, posters, postcards.
Brief Summary: “Dracula. Finding of a Shadow”- is a musical play, inspired by the original gothic novel written by Bram Stoker – “Dracula”, as well as the two recently published works by the famous writer’s great grand-nephew Dacre
Stoker: the sequel – “Dracula the Un-Dead” and the prequel – “Dracul”.
Dracula, over the past 125 years, has transformed from a villain-vampire into a socialized attractive man, who is eager to rid himself of the “vampiric peculiarities”: such as the inability to reflect in a mirror or cast a shadow. The story of attempting to find a new shadow unfolds, at the same time as the plotline of Mina and Dracula’s love develops. «Relevant, musical, fluid, funny at times», – this is how the creators describe their show. The production, created through the collaboration of the Onomatopoeia Theater Company and Monli International Company LLC, received the approval and support from Dacre Stoker, who recorded a special video message to the spectators, which was played at the conclusion of the show each night.
“A Musical Inspection of Love & Identity”
Most people think they know who the man “Dracula” is. How the Count Vlad Tepes became the prototype for the famous vampire novel Dracula by Bram Stoker. But they do not know the real truth of “Dracula’s” identity. How the loss of his beloved shattered him and his touch with humanity, creating a Shadow… a Shadow named Alucard.
Now, through the æther of his castle, Dracula is searching for a new Shadow.
Meanwhile, powerful forces are struggling for the soul of a woman named Mina Murray, a woman said to be romantically linked to both Dracula and a lawyer named Johnathan Harker.
Alucard, fearing the Count’s search for his new Shadow, conspires against Dracula seeking to prevent his inevitable connection to Mina.
But who is really fighting for Love and who is conspiring for Evil: Count Dracula or his Shadow, Alucard?
Cast: Lisa Monde – Vlad Tepes Dracula Scott Lilly – Alucard, Dracula’s Shadow James Hale – Jonathan HarkerGabrielle Arthur- Mina Murray Jeff Brackett – Armand/ Father Dominic Drew Bondy – Flameout/ Jonathan Jr.Thomas R. Gordon – Renfield/ ReporterCaroline Vettie – Amarantha, the vampiress/ NunHannah McNew – Ruby, the vampiress/ Lucy WestenraJulia Anne Cohen – Desiree, the vampiressSamuel Shurtleff – Bram StokerSalvatore, son of Sir William, King of the Ocean – Voordie Dark
Crew: Directed by Thomas R. Gordon and Lisa Monde Stage Manager and Prop Master – Robert L. BradvicaSet Designer – Nino Amari Lighting Designer – Reid Sullivan Costume Designer – Michael GutierrezMakeup and hair/ SFX Designer – Margie Bresciani Videographer – David StilesMusic/Sound Designer – Lisa MondeAdvisor on all things Dracula and Bram Stoker – Dacre StokerPhotography – Shane Maritch Poster Design – Christina Roman, Design Root Studio