The Communist Dracula Pageant: Surreal Satire from American Repertory Theatre
American Repertory Theatre - Zero Arrow Theatre (2 Arrow Street Cambridge, MA 02138)
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The last date listed for The Communist Dracula Pageant was Sunday November 9, 2008 / 7:30pm.
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Lee
Well written play except for a few moments where I couldn't quite figure out what was going on. Be sure to read the description of the play ahead of time - very helpful. VERY well acted.Written on Nov 05 2008
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More Information About The Communist Dracula Pageant
Website
http://www.amrep.org/comdracula/
Quotes & Highlights
- "Wacky, chilling, and funny." --Boston Globe
- "[Like] David Lynch’s early 1990s series Twin Peaks....The Communist Dracula Pageant is loaded with imagery and eager to plunge into the surreal." --Edge Boston
Description
<p>The Communist Dracula Pageant
by Anne Washburn – directed by Anne Kauffman </p>
<p>It is 1989, and one of the most vicious Eastern European regimes of all time is on trial. </p>
<p>And it is 1976, and Nicolae and Elena Ceausescu, at the height of their powers, mount a pageant to celebrate the glory of the Romanian nation. </p>
<p>And it is the fifteenth century, and Vlad Tepes – the original Count Dracula – steps out of the dark mists and swings his cape about him. He looks around him and his eyes gleam red. </p>
<p>The Communist Dracula Pageant is a wild and offbeat romp through the web of Romanian myth and history, drawn from the imagination of one of this country’s most lauded young writers. Our own election season provides the perfect backdrop for the premiere of this theatrical satire on the forging of a national identity, and the power of a president to rewrite the news.</p>
About the Ticket Supplier: American Repertory Theater
The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) seeks to expand the boundaries of theatre, exploring the best texts from across cultures and ages. A resident company of professional artists, teachers, technicians, and administrators, the A.R.T. provides a home for outstanding directors, a training ground for young artists, and a vital cultural resource for the community.