Drink deeply from the dark side of desire this Halloween with BalletMet Columbus’ Dracula, October 10-18, 2008, at the Capitol Theatre. The production will go underground following this season, after captivating Columbus since 1999. Inspired by the Bram Stoker novel, this spine-tingling ballet by David Nixon seduces audiences with exhilarating mystery and drama.
The evocative imagery of Stoker’s 1897 gothic horror tale is brought to life through Nixon’s choreography and the music of Michael Daugherty, Arvo Part, Sergei Rachmaninov, and Alfred Schnittke. Dracula tells the legend of the famed vampire, cloaked in contradiction, emerging only to feast upon the darkest desires of all who whet his appetite, and to seduce Mina, the woman who inspires his love. Nixon’s striking retelling is set in the Victorian era and exposes the forbidden and ageless passion between The Count and Mina. Eerie lighting designed by Alexander Nichols comes together with striking costumes by Linda Pisano and scenery by Dan Gray to feed the production’s stunning visual imagery.
Dracula premiered in 1999 while Nixon was Artistic Director of BalletMet and has been presented by BalletMet in seven seasons since its debut. The alluring dance drama has thrilled audiences with each performance.
“David Nixon's Dracula is an exceptional work that skillfully combines dance, music, costumes and scenery to create a fascinating and enduring perspective of this legendary character,” said BalletMet Artistic Director Gerard Charles. “The story is told with great clarity, allowing the dancers to show off their dancing and acting skills, and the audiences to be drawn into this haunting world. Like all rare treats in this world, Dracula is available for a limited time only.”
Following its run in Columbus, the BalletMet Company will present five performances of Dracula in St. Louis, October 23-26. The engagement, at the Touhill Performing Arts Center, will kick off Dance St. Louis’ 43rd season. -- www.balletmet.org
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