Wednesday, October 27, 2010

First Dracula Review!

Our first review of Dracula at the Maryland Ensemble Theatre is out!



By Roy Meachum of The Tentacle:
"Much more high-camp than scary, “Dracula” weighs in as the best production I’ve ever seen in Maryland Ensemble Theatre history, stretching back for nigh onto 13 years."

You can read the entire article here.

We run for 3 more weekends and sold out this opening weekend, so make your reservations and come on out to see us! We have a special 11pm show on Saturday, October 30th, so if you'd like to get particularly creeped out late at night (and in costume!), please do join us!

**PLEASE NOTE THE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28th SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED**

October 29 & 30 @ 8pm
October 30 @ 11pm
October 31 @ 8pm
November 4, 5 & 6 @ 8pm
November 7 @ 2pm & 7pm
November 11, 12 & 13 @ 8pm

TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE! or call the Box Office: 301-694-4744, press '1'


Tickets: Adults ($23.50), Students/Seniors ($20.50), Thursday & Sunday Evenings (All seats $16.50). Ticket price includes a $1.50 handling charge.

No Refunds- Exchanges Only!

Please do not order tickets online after 4pm on the day of the performance you wish to attend.

All shows take place at the Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD - http://www.marylandensemble.org

Street parking is available or, you can make a left onto South Court St. and enter the parking garage. After 5pm, parking there is only $1 (exact change (coin or bill) required). Credit cards also accepted at parking machines.

-Vanessa
www.vanessastrickland.net

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Steven Dietz's "Dracula" - This ain't "Twlight"...

"I want your fear. For your fear, like a current, rushes through your body. Your fear makes your heart pound, it renders your veins rich and full."

Rich with both humor and horror, this new adaptation restores the suspense and seduction of Bram Stoker's classic novel. As Count Dracula begins to exert his will upon the residents of London, they try to piece together the clues of his appearances.


Earlier this month, we had a very successful night out on the town in Frederick for First Saturday. People were very receptive and seemed to enjoy playing along with Miss Mina and Dracula himself. Opening night is fast approaching and I'm looking forward to experimenting with effects, props, and the set for the upcoming tech week.

We've a strong cast and I'm eager to see what kind of audience reaction we'll get; particularly for some of the more gruesome moments of the show! ;)



DRACULA by Steven Dietz
Directed by Tad Janes


PERFORMANCES:
October 22 @ 8pm [Preview]
October 23, 28, 29 & 30 @ 8pm
October 30 @ 11pm
October 31 @ 8pm
November 4, 5 & 6 @ 8pm
November 7 @ 2pm & 7pm
November 11, 12 & 13 @ 8pm

TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW!
Tickets: Adults ($23.50), Students/Seniors ($20.50), "First Friday" (All Seats $5 on 10/22 ONLY*), Thursday & Sunday Evenings (All seats $16.50). Ticket price includes a $1.50 handling charge.

*$5 Preview tickets are only available at the box office one hour before the performance and are CASH ONLY!
No Refunds- Exchanges Only!

Please do not order tickets online after 4pm on the day of the performance you wish to attend.

All shows take place at the Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD - http://www.marylandensemble.org

Street parking is available or, you can make a left onto South Court St. and enter the parking garage. After 5pm, parking there is only $1 (exact change (coin or bill) required). Credit cards also accepted at parking machines.

I hope to see you there! Please do stick around afterwards if you can and I'll be sure to come out and say hello. :)

-Vanessa
www.vanessastrickland.net