Dracula

The immortal Count Dracula has arrived in London —and he is hungry. Cloaked in mystery and aristocratic charm, this enigmatic nobleman takes residence near the home of Dr. Seward, where a series of strange and unsettling events quickly unfold. Shadows move restlessly in the night, wolves prowl and howl in the distant fields, and an air of dread clings to the city. One by one, people fall gravely ill, their strength drained by a force they cannot name. Fear spreads like a mist, and soon it becomes clear that something far darker than disease stalks the living.

But evil never goes unchallenged. When Professor Abraham Van Helsing—a man of science, folklore, and unshakable courage—arrives to investigate, he quickly uncovers the truth: a vampire walks among them. Together with a desperate band of friends, Van Helsing must face the sinister Count before his reign of terror claims more victims. At stake are not only their lives, but their very souls. The battle that follows pits ancient evil against human resilience in a story as thrilling today as it was more than a century ago.

Now, the Upper St. Clair High School Theatre Department invites you to experience Dracula as it was first brought to the stage by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston. Premiering in 1927, this electrifying adaptation of Bram Stoker’s groundbreaking novel became a sensation on Broadway, dazzling audiences with its eerie atmosphere and spine-tingling suspense. The play’s success inspired the legendary 1931 film starring Bela Lugosi, forever etching the Count’s piercing gaze and unforgettable presence into cinematic history.

This production carries forward that same legacy, immersing audiences in the gothic world that has captivated imaginations for generations. Expect moonlit castles, shadowy crypts, and moments of breathtaking tension, where darkness presses in and every heartbeat echoes louder than the last. Beneath the terror lies a story of loyalty, courage, and the enduring fight between light and darkness.

Dracula is not just a tale of horror—it is a study of human vulnerability and strength, of conquest and sacrifice, of fear and the resilience to face it. As the immortal Count weaves his sinister web, the audience is drawn deeper into a world of dark romance and unshakable suspense.

This Halloween season, do not miss your chance to witness the most famous vampire of all time as he takes the stage once more. The legend lives on—step into the shadows, if you dare, and prepare to sink your teeth into a theatrical experience that will cling to the shadows of your memory long after the curtain falls.

Upper St. Clair School District residents aged 62 or older are eligible to receive a Gold Card – entitling them to FREE admission to performing arts and regular season athletic events. To obtain your Gold Card, please visit the High School main office Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM. For more information about the Gold Card program, please visit go.uscsd.org/goldcard.

The Upper St. Clair School District allows Gold Card holders to make reservations for reserved-seating events, such as Dracula, online in advance of show night.

To make your seating reservation, select buy tickets above and choose Gold Card Reservation as the ticket type. You can either pick your seat on the map or allow the system to automatically pick the best seats available.

To prevent abuse, electronic delivery of Gold Card reservations is not available. All Gold Card reservations made online will be processed as Will Call and available for pickup at the Theater Box Office during posted hours. Please bring your Gold Card to pick up your ticket. Limit one ticket per Gold Card.

Gold Card reservations not picked up at least 10 minutes before the published show time are subject to cancellation in the event of a sold-out performance.

• The use of cameras, video, or audio recording equipment is prohibited.
• No refund or exchange request will be accommodated except in the case of performance cancellation.
• The Producer of this event and the Upper St. Clair School District Administration reserve the right to refund the purchase price and refuse admission.
• Smoking is not permitted in the school building or on school grounds. Adherence to all Upper St. Clair School District policies is a condition for participation in and/or admittance to this event.
• Ticket resale is prohibited.

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