The WNCC Theatre Department at Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) presents
"Dracula" by Richard Sharp, based on the novel by Bram Stoker.
The definitive stage version of Bram Stoker's classic tale of longing, lust, and immortality.
This compelling, often-produced drama is especially stage-worthy because it combines
a close adherence to the Victorian novel with a modern theater approach.
"The play is a delicatessen for the senses. The love story of 'Dracula' is one of
dominance and sensuality," says Play Director and Theatre Instructor Robert Thompson
Jr. "The play is presented with innovative storytelling techniques."
WNCC performs "Dracula" as a dinner theatre Oct. 6 and 7 in the student lounge area
at the Scottsbluff campus, also known as "The Pit." Dinner theatre performances are
$25 for the community and $20 for WNCC students, faculty, and staff. Dinner is served
at 6:30 p.m. and the performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Dinner theatre tickets must be
purchased in advance no later than Oct. 3 by contacting foundation@wncc.edu or 308-630-6550.
The WNCC Theatre Department then tours the show to the Performing Arts Center in Alliance
on Saturday, Oct. 8 beginning at 7:30 p.m. in celebration of the town's "Autumn on
the Bricks" event. Doors open at 7 p.m. This is a "performance only" show and is free
for everyone as a gift to the community in celebration of WNCC's 90th anniversary.
Additionally, the theatre department is performing "Dracula" Sunday, Oct. 9 at 7:30
p.m. in the student lounge area at the WNCC Scottsbluff Campus. Dinner is not being
served Sunday evening. General seating tickets are available for the Oct. 9 "performance
only" show for $5 each and may be purchased in advance online at the WNCC box office
the night of the performance. The box office opens at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 9. General
seating tickets are free to WNCC students, faculty, and staff.
Cast members include Daniil Khludov of Moscow, Rushia as DRACULA; James Maag of Scottsbluff
as DR. JOHN SEWARD; Jodell Schulte of Scottsbluff as LUCY WESTENRA; Brandy Mendoza
of Gering as MINA MURRAH (HARKER); Jace Henderson of Scottsbluff as JONATHAN HARKER;
Nick McDaniel of Gering as RENFIELD; Delidah Endrawos of Dhague, Netherlands as DR.
ABIGAIL HEINRICH VAN HELSING; and Lydia Olson Jones of Denton, Texas, Pasiensia Marez
of Scottsbluff, and Noemi Marin of Chappell as DRACULA'S WIVES.