Fri - Oct 16, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Costume Night: Villians
Sat - Oct 17, 2026 - 2:00 PM
Sat - Oct 17, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Sun - Oct 18, 2026 - 2:00 PM
Thu - Oct 22, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Fri - Oct 23, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Costume Night: Bard Bash
Sat - Oct 24, 2026 - 2:00 PM
Sat - Oct 24, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Sun - Oct 25, 2026 - 2:00 PM
Wed - Oct 28, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Thu - Oct 29, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Fri - Oct 30, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Double, Double, Toil & Trouble Night
Sat - Oct 31, 2026 - 2:00 PM
Halloween Costume Night | Sign Language Interpreted
Sat - Oct 31, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Halloween Costume Night
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors By: Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen
October 9 - 31, 2026
Sink your teeth into a hilarious new take on the world’s most famous vampire! Filled with outrageous twists, playful innuendo, and more laughs than you can count, this delightful romp reimagines Bram Stoker’s gothic classic like you’ve never seen before. This dangerously debonair Dracula brings seductive chaos, proving that sometimes the Prince of Darkness can be as captivating as he is cunning. Join the hilarious hunt this Halloween season, where the only thing sharper than Dracula’s fangs are the gags that’ll leave you in stitches. Don’t miss the riotous ride that’s sure to leave you howling with laughter!
Run Time: 100 minutes, plus one 15-minute intermission.
Content Advisory: Contains adult humor and situations, PG-13 recommended. Includes flashing lights and loud noises.
Not part of the subscription package.
Jasimine Bouldin*
Lucy Westfeldt
Billy Chace*
Dr. Westfeldt/ Renfield
Christopher Guthrie*
Dracula
Candice Handy*
Jonathan Harker
Kelly Mengelkoch*
Mina Westfeldt/ Dr. Van Helsing
Directed by Brian Isaac Phillips+
Assistant Director: Robert Carlton Stimmel^
Scenic Design: Chris Holloway
Costume Design: Rainy Edwards
Original Lighting Design: Aiden Bezark
Lighting Design: Ben Niemczyk
Sound Design: Doug Borntrager
Properties Design: Robert Carlton Stimmel^
Wig Design: Kayla Cieslinski
Puppet Design: Matthew Lewis Johnson
Fight/Intimacy Direction: Gina Cerimele-Mechley
Dance Choreography: Susan Jung
Stage Manager: Cole Sweasy*
Assistant Stage Manager: Colton Wolf*
+Member of SDC (Stage Directors and Choreographers)
^Artist Sponsored by Judge Mark Painter
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
Every Night is a Bloody Good Time!
Every performance of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors is a wild night out, complete with Blood Bag Cocktails, Halloween candy, spooky surprises, killer music and, most importantly, one hilariously over-the-top show! But because it’s Halloween season, we couldn’t stop there. We’ve planned a few extra-special nights packed with costumes, prizes, themed treats and even more frighteningly fun surprises. Pick your night and join the madness:
Thursday, October 15 – Insights: Behind the Bite 🧛
Sink your teeth a little deeper into Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors! Before the performance, join John Getz, Professor Emeritus of English at Xavier University, for a special Insights discussion exploring Dracula, comedy, and what happens when one of literature’s most famous monsters gets played for laughs.
Friday, October 16 – Villains After Dark 😈
Tonight, the villains take over! Dress as your favorite Halloween villain, from classic monsters and movie baddies to your own devilish creation. We’ll crown our favorite villain of the night and award a themed prize. Evil has never looked so good!
Friday, October 23 – Bard Bash ⚔️👑
Huzzah! It’s time to get fantastical. Come dressed in your best Renaissance, Shakespeare-inspired or fantasy look. Think kings, queens, fairies, knights, witches, woodland creatures and more. Our favorite look of the night will take home a themed prize!
Friday, October 30 – Double, Double, Toil & Trouble Night 🔮
Calling all witches, wizards and magical mischief-makers! Dress in your best witch or wizard-inspired costume for a chance to win a themed prize. We’ll also have exclusive spooky cocktails and drinks on the menu for the evening. Consider it your Halloween Eve warm-up!
Saturday, October 31 – Ultimate Halloween Costume Double Header 🎃
It’s Halloween, and we’re going all in with two performances at 2 PM and 7:30 PM! Come in costume for the ultimate Halloween celebration at CSC, with themed prizes, candy in the lobby and plenty of spooky fun. Everyone who comes dressed up can stick around after the performance for a special group photo with the cast. Two performances. One very ridiculous Dracula. Maximum Halloween chaos!
