Looking for something a little more grown up to do for Halloween chills this October?  Haunted houses aren’t sophisticated, and you may be a bit old for trick or treating.  Don’t give up the chills of the month.  Instead, check out “Dracula” the ballet inspired by Bram Stoker’s famous novel for a sophisticated time that still stays in the spirit of the season.

The ballet will be performed in Columbus, Ohio and San Diego, California at the Capitol Theater and San Diego Civic Theater respectively.  As always, there is darkness, seduction, passion, romance, and the creature himself to be seen.  The ballet takes all the vivid imagery from the work and presents it in a brand new medium that is sure to thrill.  Ballet is the perfect choice for such a tale, as emotions as rich as in Bram Stoker’s tale are perfectly expressed in the movements and beautiful music you will witness live on stage.  The romantic and gothic style of this ballet will leave you to enjoy the dark atmosphere of the season.

The ballet is set in two acts, and features music classics such as the haunting “Spiegel im Spiegel” by Arvo Pärt, as well as “Requiem” by Alfred Schnittke, and “Symphonic Dances II Andante con moto” by Sergei Rachmaninov.  The scenic designs have been created with some elements of surprise, but designer Dan Gray won’t give them away, only talking about how the idea of transformation is very important to the story, and also to the sets.  Linda Pisano handled the costuming of the ballet, and says the costumes are more abstract, with focuses on feelings and bold colors rather than the same old boring traditional pieces.  One thing to notice is that the dancers in the ballet, that are still among the living, wear point shoes, while the dark cast of Dracula’s crew wear flat shoes.

So much detail went into this ballet that it is sure to leave you open jawed an “bitten” with joy.  Tickets are selling fast, so if you are in the area or plan on some travel this spooky October month, be sure not to miss Dracula the Ballet!