Studio Tenn opens their 2025-26 season with Dracula, a spine-chilling production running October 9 – October 26 at the Turner Theater inside The Factory at Franklin (230 Franklin Road, Franklin).
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Based on Bram Stoker’s classic novel, this stage adaptation tells the story of Count Dracula’s arrival in England, and the trail of terror he leaves in his wake. When it is discovered a vampire is in their midst, the line between desire and danger blurs as Dracula uses his dark charm to transfix and ensnare his victims.
“We can’t wait to introduce audiences to this captivating and haunted retelling, brought to life by a cast full of Tennessee talent,” said Patrick Cassidy, Studio Tenn’s Artistic Director. “Studio Tenn takes pride in finding the best actors for every show and character no matter who they are or where they’re from. But, it becomes extra special when all the actors have strong ties to Middle Tennessee.”
Portraying the show’s lead is Franklin native Jay Sullivan as Count Dracula. While this is Sullivan’s debut at Studio Tenn, his career has seen multiple world premieres and Tony Award winning Broadway productions. Both Morgan-Ellene Davis and Savannah Stein are set to return for their second Halloween frights with Studio Tenn. Davis previously graced the stage as Elizabeth in Frankenstein while Stein entranced audiences at Turner Theater last season as Audrey in the bloodthirsty musical Little Shop of Horrors. Rounding out the talented cast is Tennessee native and Lipscomb University graduate, Jonah M. Jackson, seen on the Turner Theater stage last season in Little Shop of Horrors and Crimes of the Heart.
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Content Advisory: This production is recommended for ages 15 and up for violence, blood and frightening images.
Tickets start at $55 and are available at studiotenn.org, the Turner Theater box office in The Factory.
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