by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston, from Bram Stoker’s novel

Directed by James Rice

Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. The Mainstage at Long Beach Playhouse

Established in 1929, Long Beach Playhouse is recognized as the first performing arts organization in Long Beach with over 85 continuous years of production. Our eight-play Mainstage season is presented with the undying energy of cast, crew and house volunteers. Long Beach Playhouse is financially supported through memberships; funding and grants from foundations, corporations and government programs; along with contributions of generous patrons like you. Coming soon...

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A Note from the Executive Director, Madison Mooney & Producing Artistic Director, Sean Gray

Hello and welcome to the Playhouse. We wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for supporting the Playhouse and thank you for supporting the arts of Long Beach. Theatre is not created in a vacuum; it takes a village, and an observer to finish the formula. We hope you enjoy our production and your whole visit with us.

We are always open to input from you, a healthy dialogue with our audience can only improve what we produce on our stages. Let us know what you thought, we are open to critiques and compliments, we welcome it.

Our Playhouse is a place where everyone is welcome and we hope you feel the same.

Thank you, once again, for your patronage. Enjoy the show.

Madison Mooney & Sean Gray

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Growing up, I remember watching the “Million Dollar Movies” in the afternoon right after school. Most often they were Alan Ladd westerns and Bogart movies. But every once in a while, there was Boris Karloff in Frankenstein or Bela Lugosi in Dracula. Dracula was always my favorite.

I am fascinated with the Dracula myth and vampire lore. Whether it is the fantasy of immortality, or freedom from societal structure or just the fact that vampires are the ultimate “bad guys”, I am fascinated by them. I have seen every version from the Bela Lugosi to Gary Oldman, with only the exception of Twilight. I am honored and appreciative that Long Beach Playhouse has afforded me the opportunity to share my vision with you.

-James Rice

The Setting

Dr. Seward’s Sanitorium; Outskirts of London

There will be one 15 minute Intermission Behind the Scenes The Director James Rice

James is a nearly 30-year veteran actor and director who has been involved with over 100 productions throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. He most recently directed The Clean House at Little Fish Theater and Rumors at Long Beach Playhouse. Some of favorite productions as a director have been Proof at Huntington Beach Playhouse, The Final Adventure of Sherlock Holmes and A Flea in Her Ear, the latter two at Long Beach Playhouse. Credits as an actor include recent productions of Taking Sides and The Stones Will Cry Out at Little Fish Theater. Jim wishes to thank LBP for this opportunity and the cast for its commitment and effort.

Stage Manager

Emily Gutowsky

This is Emily’s first production with the LBP family and is honored to have been a part of this adventure. Emily has most recently worked with Little Fish Theatre in Dinner with Friends and The Good Doctor, The Kirk Douglas with If All The Skies Were Paper, and Broad’s Word Ensemble in Lady Were A Gentleman. She would like to thank her parents for loving her, her cat for napping with her and her boyfriend for never finding her far- fetched dreams, to be quite so far. FALAIL.

Set Design Greg Fritsche Light Design Donald Jackson Sound Design Julie Moore Costume Design Donna Fritsche Make-Up & Hair Design LoLo Pisani Scenic Painter Drew Otero Prop Master/Designer Allison Mamann Board Operator Dominic Mishler Photography Mike Hardy Promotional Design Daisy Ramirez-Gutierrez Costume Shop Abertha Montgomery, Rebecca Roth, Cobie Janae, Christina Abbot Meet The Cast Stephen Alan Carver (DRACULA) Stephen is happy to once again return to the LBP Mainstage in a role he’s always wanted to play. Over the years at LBP he has portrayed Dr. John Watson (twice) in Hound of the Baskervilles and Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure, Passepartout (and Queen Victoria!) in Around the World in 80 Days, David Bliss in Hay Fever, and Dr. Gerald Lyman in Bus Stop, among others. He dedicates his performance to the wonderful director, cast and crew of Dracula… and all the children of the night! Geraldine Fuentes (VAN HELSING) Geraldine ventured into acting some years back when she tried out for a new theatre, and since then she has had the great pleasure of performing at several So Cal theatre venues. Of the many wonderful roles she has done, a few favorites are Sister Tallulah in And Then There Was Nun, and Gertie in Fuddy Meers. Played physics, murders, drunks and to the boys in the back room. So many fabulous characters and on to the next amazing materialization. Hold on to your seat for the E ride. Many thanks to all screamers and patrons. Christian Jordan Skinner (HARKER) Christian has been acting for roughly 7 years and is ecstatic to make his Mainstage debut at LBP. Throughout his acting career, Christian has played characters such as Chef Louie in The Little Mermaid, Robert in The Rimers of Eldritch, and, most recently, Del in Cowboy Versus Samurai in the LBP Studio. Christian resides in Long Beach and is majoring in English at Hope International University.

Deva Marie Gregory (LUCY) Dracula marks Deva Marie’s third production at LBP. Previously at LBP she played Jack in The Importance of Being Earnest, and Clara in Pygmalion. Notable roles include Meg in Little Women, Olivia in Twelfth Night, Lucy in Dracula, and Chris in Rumors. Voice over credits include “World of Warcraft: Legion” and “Hearthstone”. Deva Marie lives in Orange County with her husband and two cats. Meet The Cast Tom Metcalf (DR. SEWARD) A veteran of both coasts, this is Tom’s second foray unto the stage here at LBP, first appearing as Robert in Boeing, Boeing in 2013. (God! 4 years already!) Thank you to Jim Rice for trusting in me yet again; someday you’ll learn, a truly wonderful cast and to the One who is my Light; the journey has just begun.

Lee Samuel Tanng (RENFIELD) Lee was most recently seen on the LBP stage as Travis Park in Cowboy Versus Samurai. His favorite previous LBP shows include Rumors, The Mousetrap, Hay Fever, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, A Midsummer Night’s Gay Dream, A Flea in Her Ear, and And Then There Were None. Lee is currently the lead nurse for the Emergency and Critical Care Department at Southern California Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Irvine.

Alexandra Burke (MAID) Dracula is Alexandra’s debut at LBP. She most recently appeared in The Merchant of Venice at STAGEStheatre in Fullerton. Previous credits include A Streetcar Named Desire (Stella), Machinal (Young Woman), Uncle Vanya (Sonya), Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (Elizabeth), A Time to Kill (Ellen Roark), and Skylight (Kyra). Alexandra would like to thank her family & friends for their love & support!

Julian Bremer (ATTENDANT) Julian is an actor in the Long Beach area. While studying Theatre Arts at Merced College, he per- formed in such productions as Twelfth Night and Red Cross. Julian continued acting at LBCC in such productions as Really Really and Taming of the Shrew to name a few. Last summer, Julian made his debut at the Long Beach Playhouse as Bottom in their pro- duction of Shakespreare in the Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Julian would like to thank his family, friends and girlfriend for their continued support. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Vice President Tony Diaz Jane Nunn Treasurer Secretary Dan Ryan Halley Hardy Kysa Cohen, Carl DaSilva, Gaurav Datta, Bart DeLio, Betty Karnette, Tom Long, Gigi Fusco Meese, Anna Kate Mohler, Ray Smith

Larry Mura Evan Battle Madison Mooney Assistant Technical Director Kellee Cullingham Executive Director Lottie Frick Sean Gray Alex Shewchuk Angela Kozik Producing Artistic & Patron Services Manager Natasha Lopez Technical Director Front of House Staff Stephen Olear Donna Fritsche Volunteer Coordinator Costume Shop Manager & Resident Costume Designer THE STAFF Extra Funding made possible by:

Special thanks to our Set Sunday Volunteers! Ray Smith, Jerry Loeb, Flo Dartt, Marie Santora, Bob S. Turner, Tom Long, Lana Haines, Tammy Barile, Roscoe Evans, David Lovegren, Mal Groff, Emmett W. Fry, Bob Boyce, and the Cast, Crew and Design team for Dracula! Many thanks.

A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER:

In consideration of our performers and patrons, please turn off all cellular devices during the show. Cameras and recording devices are prohibited. Late seating is at the discretion of the House Manager. Beverages and concessions are offered before performances and during intermission and you may bring drinks purchased at our bar into the theatre. Smoking is restricted to the area in front of the theatre on Anaheim Street. Want to Donate to LBP?

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Nov 4 - Dec 2 Dec 9 - Dec 17 If you are a lonely, elderly gentle- Returning for its sixth incarnation at man, steer clear of the old Vic- LBP, this quick-paced, highly theatrical torian rooming house that Abby re-telling of Charles Dickens’ classic and Martha Brewster run – it may tale will delight the entire family. In be your last room on Earth! When 19th century England, the ghosts of these two sweet old sisters feel the Christmases Past, Present, and Future need to release a worthy roomer of show Ebenezer Scrooge the poverty of his lonely suffering, just a sip of their his material wealth and the blessings homemade Elderberry wine will do that come with generosity. Can they the trick. Added to their misguided convince him to change before it’s mayhem is their delusional charge too late? Come spend time with the who believes he’s Teddy Roosevelt, characters you’ve come to love – Bob their lovesick nephew, and his Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and of course the disfigured and dangerously insane irascible miser himself. This production brother. What else could you expect will be the Christmas party needed to to experience but a laugh-a-minute set you and your loved ones on the riot for the entire family? path to holiday cheer. 2017 MEMBERS & DONORS Legacy Circle James & Constance Davis Mary Lou Busby David & Joanne Feldman Frankie Grover Joseph Vanderhost & Peggy Holmes Kristi Fischer Laurie & Doug Fischer Platinum Producer Colleen Fromdahl ($10,000 and Up!) Floyd & Annie Gills Marlene Temple and The Richard & Alvena Graham Temple Family Charitable Laurence & Bernetta Gresko Foundation Lana Haines Honorary Producer Sam & Donna Kelly ($1,000-$9,999) Tom Long Dr. David Oh & Gary Lunbeck Schuyler Smith Joseph MacDonald Stuart B. Scudder Joseph Mannix Director ($500-$999) Janeice McConnell Kaye Briegel Michael & Sara McNulty Louis Euzarraga Gigi Fusco Meese Holly Fischer Anna Kate Mohler John H. Gilbert Madison Mooney Anna Kalman & Phil King Miles Nevin Roxanne Patmor Charmaine Pack William & Polly Ridgeway Susan Ragone Cynthia Rustanius Raquel Rollins Joy Rosenthal Johanna & Robert Tramazzo Wayne Russ Star ($200-$499) Lisa Salas Ronald & Paula Duffaut Cliff Goodrich & Steve Shane Margo Kasdan & Martin Fiebert Robert Slater Geraldine Fuentes Jeff & Carol Stander Harriet Whitmyer & In Memory of Oscar Stankov Danial Golson Edward Van Boemel Carol Hobaugh Ronald & Janee West John & Kimberly Keelin Liliana Witz-Hancsak Dan & Deb Ryan Nancy Ypma Ensemble ($50-$199) Friends (Up to $49) Rebecca Aguiar Jacquelyn Grandt M. 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Davenport | Connie Davis | Kathy Davis | Diane & Robert Dickenson | Pamela Cincola Adelaide Eriksen | Norman Eriksen Louis Euzarrage | Karen J. & Horst A. Feyler | Jean Myra Kremen & William Friedrichs | Jack Gavrel Phyllis Nofts & Evie Ray | Joseph L. Goodlove | Deborah Dan Rodgers & Donald Griffin | Clemit W. Hale | Sandy Hall Jeanne & Ernest Hardin Pat & Ray Smith | Elaine & George Herman | Mari Director ($250-$499) Hooper IShelley & Ken Hunt | John Anonymous W. Hutchison | Sharon & Tim Irwin Kathleen & Barry Blodgett | Judy Johnson | Jean & Les Jones | Sandi & Kevin Kayse | Laura Dorwin Family Killingsworth | Joyce Klenner Caroline Carolyn & Anthony Endres & Ray Klund | Charles W. 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Bourguet Van Alstine | Avalee & Lietta Wagner Tony & Cyndy Diaz Many Thanks to our Platinum Producer Marlene Temple and The Temple Family Charitable Foundation