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The
Truth
About
Transylvania
The Truth About Transylvania
Written by Patricia Lynn
Directed by Jacob Titus
Inspired by Dracula by Bram Stoker​
October 24 - November 1, 2025
at the Mezzanine Theatre
A.R.T./New York Theatres
502 W. 53rd Street, NYC, NY 10019
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For information on the A.R.T./New York Theatres including directions and accessibility information, please visit www.art-newyork.org/your-visit.
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Performance space for this production was subsidized by the
A.R.T./New York Theatres Rental Subsidy Fund,
a program of the Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York (A.R.T./New York).​​
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The Story
The Truth About Transylvania is a bold contemporary reimagining of the iconic Dracula story. Gothic feminist playwright Patricia Lynn has transformed the classic monster tale into a lean but lyrical memory play, featuring heightened language in a twenty-first century setting.
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After narrowly surviving his vacation to Transylvania, John Harker vows to speak out and prove to the world that Count Dracula is very real. But as John struggles to relive his strange story, his inquisitive wife Millie can't help questioning the validity of his claims. Can John prove to everyone—including the person he loves the most—that he is telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth...before the infamous monster strikes again?
RUNTIME
90 minutes, no intermission
AGE RECOMMENDATION
Recommended for ages 13+ . No children under the age of 5 will be admitted.
CONTENT ADVISORY
The Truth About Transylvania contains discussions of psychological trauma and brief moments of vampire violence. If you have any questions or would like more information, please email us directly transylvaniatheplay@gmail.com
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
The Truth About Transylvania was developed at the 2024 Rogue Theater Festival in New York City, under its former title Transylvania or The Weekend After Dracula Died.
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The Schedule
Friday October 24 at 8:00PM
Saturday October 25 at 8:00PM
Sunday October 26 at 3:00PM
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Wednesday October 29 at 7:00PM
Thursday October 30 at 7:00PM
Friday October 31 at 7:00PM
Saturday November 1 at 3:00PM
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General Admission: $30
All tickets purchased before October 22 are $15 so buy early to save!
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The box office will open one hour before the start of each performance
for patrons who wish to purchase at the door
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All ticket sales from Wednesday October 29th will be donated to
The Cast
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Mark Weatherup Jr.*
John
Patricia Lynn*
Millie
Miles Purinton*
Van Helsing
David Israeli*
Dracula
​​​The Creative Team
PLAYWRIGHT: Patricia Lynn
DIRECTOR: Jacob Titus
STAGE MANAGER: Heather Olmstead*
SOUND DESIGNER: Randall Benichak
LIGHTING DESIGNER: Austin Boyle
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER: Al Foote III
MASK/MOVEMENT CONSULTANT: Patrick T. Horn
PRODUCERS: Patricia Lynn, Alejandra Venancio
PRESS REPRESENTATIVE: Andrea Alton/Alton PR​
* AEA Member. The Truth About Transylvania will be performed as an AEA Showcase Code, approval pending
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PHOTO CREDIT: All photos taken by Heather Olmstead. Featuring Mark Weatherup Jr. and Patricia Lynn