DeLAND, Fla. – Dracula is known to be hundreds of years old, and seeing the show about the vampire in a historic theatre definitely fits the aesthetic.
“Dracula” by Steven Dietz brings Bram Stoker’s timeless novel to life in this theatrical adaptation.
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The show closely follows the book, where it’s about Count Dracula’s journey to England, how he stalks two young women, and then his eventual defeat.
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Fredy Ruiz plays Dracula in the show at Athens Theatre in DeLand.
“Dracula is such an aloof and mysterious entity that I have always been drawn to,” Ruiz said.
He said he has always been a fan of the classic monster movies.
“I relate with him in being misunderstood, while in very different ways, it’s definitely an outlet. I do. It’s also fun to play a little chaos,” he explained.
He said before each show, he gets into character by listening to a Dracula Spotify playlist to get into a spooky mood.
“I think it helps me find ways to make him likable and relatable in the strangest way possible,” Ruiz said.
The show is rated PG-13 for blood, mature content, and sexually suggestive moments.
There will an American Sign Language interpreted performance on Friday, Oct. 4, with a special audio-described performance on Sunday, Oct. 6.
To buy tickets in the section with the best line of sight to the interpreters, you’re asked to contact the box office at 386-736-1500 or email boxoffice@athensdeland.com.
Click here for ticket information.
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