Undead taking over Douglas College for 100th production

Everyone's favorite bloodsucker (David Quast) with main squeezes Mina Murray (Becca Strom) and Lucy Westenra (Clarissa Long).

Vampires are stalking the halls of Douglas College. In addition to handing out sweet candy gummy teeth, they're seducing the warm-blooded to attend the Theatre and Stagecraft departments' 100th production, Dracula, running from March 15-22.

Dracula promises to meet the most discriminating of expectations, says director and Theatre Coordinator Allan Lysell. "There are scary and magical things that happen. Dracula has a history of being sexy and scary and this production will be all of that," Lysell vows.

"I'm incredibly excited and absolutely amazed that the Theatre and Stagecraft departments have come this far," adds Lysell, who has been with Douglas College for 15 years.

Its historical significance makes Dracula a perfect choice to celebrate the Theatre and Stagecraft departments' milestone. This production will also showcase students' technical and creative savvy in preparing stage tricks aplenty, dramatic lighting and sound effects, and breathtaking costumes.

Prepare to be scared, thrilled, and seduced. Audiences will also laugh and perhaps even shed a tear or two when their favourite characters are snatched away.

Beyond its thrills and chills, there is a message in Dracula that is still relevant today.

"The central theme is people need to have their ability to believe challenged. Some things are real, even if you don't think so. Bad things are happening in Darfur even if you don't believe it," says Lysell.

"It's a gift to say thank-you to our audience," he concludes. "Keep coming and we'll give you good shows," he promises.

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