Kicking off its 21st season, Roxey Ballet stages its dance adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula on October 23 through 25 and October 30 through November 1, 2015. Roxey Ballet’s Dracula interprets Stoker’s famed horror story through a complete sensory experience of movement, music, and spoken word with pyrotechnic, sound and lighting effects. Showcasing 14 professional dancers, the performances take place in the intimate, 72-seat Canal Studio Theater in Lambertville.

“We’re so excited to celebrate Halloween in Lambertville with 12 thrilling performances of our popular Dracula ballet,” said Mark Roxey, founding director of Roxey Ballet. “This production is not for the faint-of-heart. The small venue combined with bone-chilling music and multi-media effects draws the audience deeply into 18th century England and the disturbing story crafted by our world-class dancers.”

Mark Roxey’s original dance choreography, set to a collage of music and sound effects by David Hanoman and stage designs by Lisa McMillan, follows Stoker’s classic vampire tale. The audience comes face-to-face with all the notorious characters: the unwary Renfield who accidentally falls victim to Dracula on his way to the opera; the lovely Lucy; and Dr. Van Helsing who leads the attack to rescue those who have fallen prey to vampires.

General admission seating may be purchased online at www.RoxeyBallet.org or by phone at (609) 397-7616. Tickets cost $30 in advance and $35 at the door. The audience is encouraged to come in Halloween costume. Parental discretion is advised. Dracula will be followed by the 21st Anniversary American Holiday Classic Nutcracker which opens November 28.

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