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Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really. Written By Kate Hamill Directors: Sophie Rollins and Eric Rhode
Mid City Civic Theatre invites you to audition for a one-night-only staged reading of Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really by Kate Hamill, to be performed Sunday, October 25,
2026.
About the show:
When your survival is at stake… will you be able to distinguish the monster from the man? Both terrifying and riotous, Kate Hamill’s imaginative, gender-bending “feminist revenge fantasy” is like no Dracula you’ve ever seen, exploring the nature of predators and reinventing the story as a smart, disquieting, darkly comic drama. Hamill’s signature style and postmodern wit upends this familiar tale of Victorian vampires, driving a stake through the heart of toxic masculinity.
Auditions: Saturday, October 10, beginning at 5 p.m.
Callbacks: Sunday, October 11, if needed.
Location: Mid City Civic Theatre
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. No prepared monologue is required. All those auditioning must be over the age of 18 at the time of auditions. To sign up, please fill out an audition form: https://forms.gle/u5cshTNQ9zQf1EaS7
Important Dates
Rehearsals: October 12–25, 2026.
Tech/Dress: Friday, October 23, with an additional rehearsal Sunday, October 25, at 2 p.m., if needed.
One-night-only staged reading: Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Cast Needs
Doctor Van Helsing: 40s+. American. A female vampire hunter who takes no crap from anybody. Fearless and formidable in a world of 19th-century men who do not appreciate it.
Mina Harker: 20s–30s. Smart, caring, and loyal. Wants to do the right thing.
Lucy Westenra: 20s–30s. Bright, funny, vivacious, playful, and mischievous.
Marilla: 20s–30s. A vampire. More animal than human.
Drusilla: 20s–30s. A vampire. More animal than human.
Merchant: A merchant looking to make a sale.
Renfield: Any age within audition eligibility. A madwoman who worships Dracula and believes earning his approval will set her free.
Dracula: Late 30s–late 50s. Physically imposing, extremely confident, strong, funny, charming, and sexy.
Jonathan Harker: 20s–40s. A kind, truly decent man. A lawyer and man of letters. Slight, somewhat fussy, and delicate.
Doctor George Seward: 30s–40s. The head physician of a lunatic asylum.
We are committed to building a diverse cast and warmly encourage performers of all genders, races, and ethnic backgrounds to audition.
Content Warning: This staged reading of Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really. contains descriptions of violence, murder, blood, and gore; vampire and supernatural horror; sexual content and suggestive dialogue; strong and derogatory language; and themes of misogyny, oppression, trauma, and revenge. Although presented as a reading, the dialogue and storytelling may be frightening or emotionally intense. Audience discretion is advised.
If you have additional questions, please contact MCCT's Production Manager: [email protected]
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7155 Florida Blvd. , Baton Rouge, LA, United States, Louisiana
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