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Morristown High School Theatre is bringing a bold new take on a horror classic to its stage this fall. Kate Hamill’s Dracula runs for four performances from Friday, November 20, through Sunday, November 22, 2026, at Morristown High School, and tickets are on sale now at mhs.booktix.com.
Bram Stoker’s original tells of an undead Transylvanian count who travels to Victorian England to prey on Mina Harker and her best friend Lucy Westenra, until vampire hunter Abraham Van Helsing steps in. Award winning playwright Kate Hamill’s 2022 reimagining flips the script. Count Dracula’s vampirism becomes a metaphor for chauvinism, and Doctor Van Helsing is a stake slinging American who arrives in London to shake up the Victorian gender hierarchy.
“Finally, the women of the play, Mina and Lucy, have agency in the story,” says MHS faculty director George LaVigne, who calls Hamill’s Van Helsing “a woman who suffers no fools, bullies, or vampires.” Caroline Higgins, who plays Lucy, adds, “Lucy is not just a victim. She is funny, flirty, heartbreaking, and complex.” Full of frights, fights, feminism and buckets of blood, it promises to be funny, scary, gory and a whole lot of fun.
Dracula at Morristown High School: The Details
- Friday, November 20: 7 PM
- Saturday, November 21: 2 PM and 7 PM
- Sunday, November 22: 2 PM
- Where: Morristown High School, 50 Early Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
- Tickets: on sale now at mhs.booktix.com
- Good to know: the production contains mature themes, scenes of horror and violence, and a healthy helping of blood.
Meet the Cast
The student cast features Elliot Eck as Dracula, Olivia Montague as Dr. Van Helsing, Tara Gumpper as Mina Harker, Caroline Higgins as Lucy Westenra, Ollie Baldassari as Jonathan Harker, Amelia Corcoran as Renfield and Christopher Miners as Dr. George Seward. They are joined by Heather Sambrowski (Marilla), Jade Romano (Drusilla), Sophia Chaves (Camilla), Mira Dickman (Grieving Woman), Eve Nazarian (Miller), Katherine Matras (Maid) and Chase Cotnoir (Merchant).
Behind the scenes, student directors, crew, set builders, costumers, hair and makeup artists, and lighting and sound technicians bring the show to life. The award winning program’s recent shows include Fiddler on the Roof, Little Women and Les Misérables, which won BergenPAC’s Outstanding Overall Musical award. Learn more at morristownhstheatre.org.
Make a Night of It in Morristown
Grab dinner before the 7 PM shows with help from our guide to the best restaurants in Morristown, and find more stages to explore in our roundup of the best theaters in Morris County.
Dracula at Morristown High School FAQ
When is Dracula at Morristown High School?
Friday, November 20, 2026, at 7 PM; Saturday, November 21, at 2 PM and 7 PM; and Sunday, November 22, at 2 PM.
Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets are sold online at mhs.booktix.com.
Is the show OK for kids?
MHS Theatre warns that the production contains mature themes, scenes of horror and violence, and a healthy helping of blood, so parents should plan accordingly.
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