{"id":383332,"date":"2025-10-25T20:26:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T00:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/?p=383332"},"modified":"2025-10-30T12:05:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T16:05:27","slug":"colonial-players-dracula-a-comedy-of-terrors-is-a-bloody-good-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/2025\/10\/25\/colonial-players-dracula-a-comedy-of-terrors-is-a-bloody-good-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Colonial Players&#8217; \u2018Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors\u2019 is a bloody good show"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For more than 125 years, Bram Stoker\u2019s legendary vampire tale, <em>Dracula<\/em>, has been retold through numerous stage and film adaptations. From the 1931 Universal Studios horror film masterpiece to the 2012 Sony Pictures children\u2019s animated movie, <em>Hotel Transylvania,<\/em> this fabled story has thrilled generations. <em>Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors<\/em>, the latest incarnation of Stoker\u2019s mainstay, debuted off-Broadway in 2023 to critical acclaim. This comedy by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen is a farcical take on the classic novel, featuring raucous comedy in the style of Mel Brooks and Monty Python. <em>Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors<\/em> can currently be seen onstage at the Colonial Players, and it\u2019s a bloody good show!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the play begins, we meet English real estate agent Jonathan Harker, who travels to Count Dracula\u2019s remote Transylvanian castle to assist with his upcoming move to England. During their meeting, Dracula sees a picture of Jonathan\u2019s fianc\u00e9e, Lucy Westfeldt, and mistakenly believes she is his long-lost love. Dracula is smitten with Lucy and relentlessly pursues her when he arrives in England. Concurrently, Lucy\u2019s sister, Mina, is stricken with a mysterious blood disease, and it is suspected that Dracula might have caused this. Lucy and Jonathan decide to hire the famed vampire hunter Dr. Jean Van Helsing to kill Dracula and stop his macabre mission, and hilarity ensues along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Publicity-4-1600x1200-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-383334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Publicity-4-1600x1200-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Publicity-4-1600x1200-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Publicity-4-1600x1200-1-460x345.jpg 460w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Publicity-4-1600x1200-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Publicity-4-1600x1200-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Publicity-4-1600x1200-1-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Publicity-4-1600x1200-1-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ron Giddings as Count Dracula in \u2018Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors.\u2019 Publicity photo by Brandon Bentley.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ron Giddings\u2019 portrayal of Count Dracula was sensational, and his spectacular presentation was mesmerizing. His magnetic stage presence and commanding demeanor perfectly matched the role, and he exuded unrelenting confidence. Giddings delivered his lines with a flawless Transylvanian accent, and his articulation and diction were outstanding. Jason Vellon\u2019s marvelous performance as Jonathan was marked by his extraordinary ability to convey vastly different emotions in seconds, most notably when his character instantly transitioned from businesslike to frantic when dealing with Count Dracula\u2019s antics. Vellon was hilarious while overcoming his differences with Dracula, and his physical comedy in a bumpy carriage ride scene was delightfully amusing. This gifted performer additionally played Lord Cavendish, Lord Worthington, and Lord Havemercy (all at the same time!) while seamlessly transitioning among \u201ccharacter\u201d voices. This routine was comedic gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Melanie Gordon, as Lucy, impressively maintained a steady British accent for the entire production, and she colorfully expressed every emotion from stunned shock at Dracula\u2019s romantic advances to heartfelt caring during her sister\u2019s illness. Gordon also played Kitty Rutherford (the Westfelds\u2019 housekeeper) with a cackling delivery that ideally illustrated her evil temperament. Eric Lund remarkably portrayed both Mina and Dr. Van Helsing, excelling in both roles and demonstrating extraordinary versatility. As Mina, Lund was tremendously entertaining, executing pratfalls and slapstick that elicited side-splitting laughter. In a complete 360, Lund played Dr. Van Helsing with a scholarly and determined spirit, effortlessly communicating intelligence. Shannon Benil portrayed Lucy and Mina\u2019s father, Dr. Wallace Westfeldt, with a dignified disposition, heartwarmingly relaying the character\u2019s concern for his family. She additionally played Dracula\u2019s assistant, Renfield, with a frenetic and frazzled disposition, and her whirlwind argument scene (where she instantaneously switched between both characters!) was warmly received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Debbie Barber-Eaton\u2019s ingenious direction brilliantly staged the play in the Colonial Players\u2019 intimate in-the-round house, and she effectively utilized every inch of the 180-seat space. Oftentimes, actors directly engaged with audience members and entered\/exited through the aisles, placing theatregoers directly in the center of the action. Christina R. McAlpine\u2019s ornate costumes displayed ominous hooded cloaks, elaborate period dresses, and, of course, Dracula\u2019s iconic black cape. Lighting and Sound Designer Dudley Whitney created detailed fog and strobe-light illusions that deeply enhanced the play&#8217;s ominous mood. Puppet Maker J.B. McLendon inventively created props from foam and paper-m\u00e2ch\u00e9, and Constance Robinson&#8217;s illuminated wolf masks were visually stunning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dracula-Colonial-Players.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-383335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dracula-Colonial-Players.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dracula-Colonial-Players-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dracula-Colonial-Players-460x345.jpg 460w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dracula-Colonial-Players-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dracula-Colonial-Players-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dracula-Colonial-Players-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dracula-Colonial-Players-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">LEFT: Melanie Gordon and Jason Vellon; RIGHT: Melanie Gordon, Shannon Benil, and Eric Lund, in \u2018Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors.\u2019 Publicity photos by Brandon Bentley.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Colonial Players have created a frightfully entertaining Halloween treat for audiences as this historic organization continues its 77th season with a modern take on a creepy classic. <em>Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors<\/em> is the perfect fall outing, and this splendid production is well worth the trip to downtown Annapolis. The clever wordplay (complete with local humor!) is guaranteed to elicit monstrous laughs, and this show is a wonderful opportunity to experience Stoker\u2019s illustrious story through a whole new lens.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Running Time: One hour and 35 minutes, no intermission<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thecolonialplayers.org\/index.php\/the-season\/current-season\/76-show-pages-2\/1271-dracula-show-page\"><strong><em>Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors<\/em><\/strong><\/a> plays through November 15, 2025, at Colonial Players of Annapolis \u2013 108 East Street, Annapolis, MD. Tickets ($23\u2013$28) can be purchased <a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.thecolonialplayers.org\/eventperformances.asp?evt=349\"><strong>online<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> in person at the Colonial Players box office, or by calling 410-268-7373.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A virtual playbill is available <a href=\"https:\/\/thecolonialplayers.org\/index.php\/downloads\">here.<br><br><\/a>Content advisory: This play features comedic horror, sexual innuendo, stylized violence, and some jump scares\/loud effects. Mild to moderate language. Strobe lights and fog effects are also used in the production.<br><br><strong><em>Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors<\/em><\/strong><em><br><\/em>Written by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen<br>Directed by Debbie Barber-Eaton<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This farcical take on the classic novel features raucous comedy in the style of Mel Brooks and Monty Python.   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