Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really (Performance 2)

The UMBC Department of Theatre presents….

Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really

Based on the novel by Bram Stoker

By Kate Hamill

Originally produced by Classic Stage Company; John Doyle, Artistic Director

Directed by Kathryn Chase Bryer

November 2 - 12

Proscenium Theatre

Six Performances Only:

Thursday, November 2nd 8PM (Opening Night Reception)

Friday, November 3rd 8PM

Saturday, November 4th 8PM 

Friday, November 10th 8PM 

Saturday, November 11th 8PM

Sunday, November 12th 2PM (Free Matinee for UMBC Students; Actor Talk-Back)

In this new adaptation of Dracula from Kate Hamill, the playwright-actor confronts the sexism in Bram Stoker’s original work, turning it into a feminist revenge fantasy.

Content Transparency: 

Please keep in mind, this is a play based on the classic horror story told through the lens of feminist satire. While strong elements of horror can be expected, the playwright often spoofs, critiques and investigates these horror elements, in order to comment on the patriarchy. There is supposed to be comedy and commentary. It is a revenge fantasy. If this play were a movie it would be more Jennifer's Body or Kill Bill than Saw. This play includes staged violence/gore which includes blood and knives; screaming; depictions and talk of death/dying, and mental illness; sexually suggestive moments including biting, kissing, passionate embraces; depictions of physical and emotional abuse including the objectification of women; descriptions of graphic imagery including implied infant death, cannibalism, murder, and suicide.