Dracula at Winter Springs A KILLER HIT

In the midst of Transylvania, where the wolves howl and shadows lurk, lives one blood thirsty creature who stands above the rest. Waiting for her prey. Winter Springs High School delivered “Dracula”, a tale so unnerving, nothing will save you. “Dracula” is a stage play that was adapted by Hamilton Deane from Bram Stoker’s famous novel. Since 1924, the show has undergone a plethora adaptations. In this version, the story follows Lucy and her friend Mina as well as their companions, Jonathan and John as they are tormented by the Count and search for clues that will assist them in her defeat. With the aid of Abraham Van Helsing, the company realizes exactly what Dracula is and make a desperate attempt to put an end to her madness. The show opens with a monologue from Gannon Kolzielski (Renfield), in which he displays his use of crisp and precise diction accompanied by ample amounts of projection. However, what really made him so memorable was his impeccable physicality. He covered both ends of the spectrum, being both poised in once scene, and a complete lunatic in the next. He made use of the stage and well as his own body by crouching and contorting, crawling and cringing. Kolzielski acted from head to toe, giving his character depth and significance and deserves the upmost of praise. His parallel, Amari O’Neill (Lucy), delivered an unforgettable performance as well. Her character’s humility in the beginning came off as genuine and natural, allowing the audience to believe in the story she was telling. Her lines were never lost, and her piercing shrieks frightened the audience as intended to, shivers down their spines. Jordyn Coleman (Dracula) herself was a spectacle to be seen. Her seductive Transylvanian accent was consistent and easy to follow. Coleman too had sharp physicality. From the way she walked to how she would bite necks, her performance seemed authentic. Also, Nate Elliot (Abraham Van Helsing) spoke with such equanimity that it was hard to believe he was a high school student. The ensemble strongly contributed to the “spook” factor of the show. The asylum patients added layers to the story, each keeping a consistent character throughout long periods of time which is difficult to do. However, it was done successfully. The cast as a whole acted wonderfully together. Connections were made and believed though their intimacy, nothing seemed fabricated. The technical aspects of this show really raised the standard. Reed Truslow did a remarkable job with lighting. He crafted it in a way to direct attention to where it needed to be and would set the mood through different washes and intensities of light. Costumes were impressive as well. The entire cast donned a specific color palate that was appropriate to the show as well as to the progression of the story. Winter Springs High brought the world of Transylvania to their stage as if it was a page ripped out of Bram Stoker’s novel, and it was a killer hit. In the midst of Transylvania, where the wolves howl and shadows lurk, lives one blood thirsty creature who stands above the rest. Waiting for her prey. Winter Springs High School delivered “Dracula”, a tale so unnerving, nothing will save you. “Dracula” is a stage play that was adapted by Hamilton Deane from Bram Stoker’s famous novel. Since 1924, the show has undergone a plethora adaptations. In this version, the story follows Lucy and her friend Mina as well as their companions, Jonathan and John as they are tormented by the Count and search for clues that will assist them in her defeat. With the aid of Abraham Van Helsing, the company realizes exactly what Dracula is and make a desperate attempt to put an end to her madness. The show opens with a monologue from Gannon Kolzielski (Renfield), in which he displays his use of crisp and precise diction accompanied by ample amounts of projection. However, what really made him so memorable was his impeccable physicality. He covered both ends of the spectrum, being both poised in once scene, and a complete lunatic in the next. He made use of the stage and well as his own body by crouching and contorting, crawling and cringing. Kolzielski acted from head to toe, giving his character depth and significance and deserves the upmost of praise. His parallel, Amari O’Neill (Lucy), delivered an unforgettable performance as well. Her character’s humility in the beginning came off as genuine and natural, allowing the audience to believe in the story she was telling. Her lines were never lost, and her piercing shrieks frightened the audience as intended to, shivers down their spines. Jordyn Coleman (Dracula) herself was a spectacle to be seen. Her seductive Transylvanian accent was consistent and easy to follow. Coleman too had sharp physicality. From the way she walked to how she would bite necks, her performance seemed authentic. Also, Nate Elliot (Abraham Van Helsing) spoke with such equanimity that it was hard to believe he was a high school student. The ensemble strongly contributed to the “spook” factor of the show. The asylum patients added layers to the story, each keeping a consistent character throughout long periods of time which is difficult to do. However, it was done successfully. The cast as a whole acted wonderfully together. Connections were made and believed though their intimacy, nothing seemed fabricated. The technical aspects of this show really raised the standard. Reed Truslow did a remarkable job with lighting. He crafted it in a way to direct attention to where it needed to be and would set the mood through different washes and intensities of light. Costumes were impressive as well. The entire cast donned a specific color palate that was appropriate to the show as well as to the progression of the story. by Desiree Rodriguez, Cypress Creek High School Winter Springs High brought the world of Transylvania to their stage as if it was a page ripped out of Bram Stoker’s novel, and it was a killer hit. In the midst of Transylvania, where the wolves howl and shadows lurk, lives one blood thirsty creature who stands above the rest. Waiting for her prey. Winter Springs High School delivered “Dracula”, a tale so unnerving, nothing will save you. “Dracula” is a stage play that was adapted by Hamilton Deane from Bram Stoker’s famous novel. Since 1924, the show has undergone a plethora adaptations. In this version, the story follows Lucy and her friend Mina as well as their companions, Jonathan and John as they are tormented by the Count and search for clues that will assist them in her defeat. With the aid of Abraham Van Helsing, the company realizes exactly what Dracula is and make a desperate attempt to put an end to her madness. The show opens with a monologue from Gannon Kolzielski (Renfield), in which he displays his use of crisp and precise diction accompanied by ample amounts of projection. However, what really made him so memorable was his impeccable physicality. He covered both ends of the spectrum, being both poised in once scene, and a complete lunatic in the next. He made use of the stage and well as his own body by crouching and contorting, crawling and cringing. Kolzielski acted from head to toe, giving his character depth and significance and deserves the upmost of praise. His parallel, Amari O’Neill (Lucy), delivered an unforgettable performance as well. Her character’s humility in the beginning came off as genuine and natural, allowing the audience to believe in the story she was telling. Her lines were never lost, and her piercing shrieks frightened the audience as intended to, shivers down their spines. Jordyn Coleman (Dracula) herself was a spectacle to be seen. Her seductive Transylvanian accent was consistent and easy to follow. Coleman too had sharp physicality. From the way she walked to how she would bite necks, her performance seemed authentic. Also, Nate Elliot (Abraham Van Helsing) spoke with such equanimity that it was hard to believe he was a high school student. The ensemble strongly contributed to the “spook” factor of the show. The asylum patients added layers to the story, each keeping a consistent character throughout long periods of time which is difficult to do. However, it was done successfully. The cast as a whole acted wonderfully together. Connections were made and believed though their intimacy, nothing seemed fabricated. The technical aspects of this show really raised the standard. Reed Truslow did a remarkable job with lighting. He crafted it in a way to direct attention to where it needed to be and would set the mood through different washes and intensities of light. Costumes were impressive as well. The entire cast donned a specific color palate that was appropriate to the show as well as to the progression of the story. Winter Springs High brought the world of Transylvania to their stage as if it was a page ripped out of Bram Stoker’s novel, and it was a killer hit.