Van Helsing's Dracula

 Van Helsing's Dracula! 

One of the most ambitious and erotic ideas I've ever encountered is this  'Immersive" event scheduled to open October 21st. See details below.

Having had the unique experience of seeing a 'preview' of this show in Highland Park and a bit of the tech rehearsal at the venue (see below) this is to give readers of onstagelosangeles a heads up should the terms 'LAVISH' and "EXTRAORDINARY" be on your wish list for an evening of gourmet dining and an acrobatic /erotic movement piece with an onbard musical ensemble.

My friend, Laurence Cohen, is the public relations representative for this show. I mention him because he has always been a class act and taking on this extravaganza is a tour de force promotion!

Kudos to the producers for this imaginative trip just in time for Halloween. 

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A poetically sapphic interpretation of the classic tale, Van Helsing's Dracula follows Van Helsing after she receives a mysterious invitation to an ominous dinner where the Countess Dracula steals Van Helsing's lover and lures Van Helsing into a psychologically tormenting and sensually seductive trap. Van Helsing is faced with a decision: cross over fully into Dracula's dark and twisted lifestyle or walk away and leave her lover behind.

 

Van Helsing's Dracula is a circus dinner theater experience produced by Sarah Mann and Madmann's Playground. The show features an 8-person all-female circus cast, 4 live musicians, and a curated 3 course Romanian-style menu. The original story was written by Katie Rediger and Corrin Evans, and is accompanied by an original classical gothic score composed by two-time Emmy-award winner Hummie Mann for violin, harp, keyboard, and percussion. 

 

Van Helsing's Dracula opens Saturday, Oct 21 with subsequent shows on Nov 4, Nov 11, and Nov 18 at Vatican Banquet Hall (6913 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91405) from 6-9pm. Tickets range between $225-325 depending on proximity to the stage and level of interaction with the performers. The show is appropriate for ages 16+ and includes haze, flashing lights, and simulated blood sucking.

 

A 10% discount on ticket tiers 1, 2, & 3 is available for the first two performances (Oct 21 & Nov 4) for those who show proof of blood donation attempt at an American Red Cross blood drive site. Email draculasharem@gmail.com with proof of donation attempt.