Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker

Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker adapted by Jim Helsinger

(10)
Productions (18)
Drama
|
90 - 100 minutes
1 M, 
Set: Unit set.

Sent to Castle Dracula to deliver deeds to the infamous Count, Jonathan Harker has no idea what he's getting himself into in this tour-de-force thrill ride. Once he arrives, Jonathan finds himself being held captive by the eerie and cryptic Count, discovering horrific sights behind some of the castle's closed doors. Only after he escapes is his worst fear confirmed: Count Dracula is an undead creature of the night. With the help of Van Helsing and other friends, Jonathan sets off on a mission to find and destroy the Count before he becomes more powerful than ever, risking his life to save the lives of those he loves.

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Play Details

Sent to Castle Dracula to deliver deeds to the infamous Count, Jonathan Harker has no idea what he's getting himself into in this tour-de-force thrill ride. Once he arrives, Jonathan finds himself being held captive by the eerie and cryptic Count, discovering horrific sights behind some of the castle's closed doors. Only after he escapes is his worst fear confirmed: Count Dracula is an undead creature of the night. With the help of Van Helsing and other friends, Jonathan sets off on a mission to find and destroy the Count before he becomes more powerful than ever, risking his life to save the lives of those he loves.

  • Drama
  • |
  • 90 - 100 minutes
  • 1 M, 
  • Set: Unit set.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-187-4

Published Reviews

"This is the very essence of theatre... Don't miss it."

The Bethlehem Press (Pennsylvania)

"...a rip-roaring reminder of how much we're entitled to expect from the theatrical arts... Lighting crashes. Boards creak. Props spring forth to support the plot in the most unexpected of ways... And through it all, the timing is immaculate."

Al Krulick, The Orlando Weekly (Florida)

"The kind of good scare that theatergoers love to experience."

Ed Wismer, Cape May Star and Wave (New Jersey)

"...The most amazing performance in the history of Cape May Stage!"

Jacob Schaad Jr., Cape May Gazette (New Jersey)

Production History

OCT 20, 2023 - OCT 29, 2023
Open House Theatre Company
Vienna, Austria
 Open House Theatre Company Vienna, Austria
NOV 04, 2022 - NOV 05, 2022
Mermaid Productions s.r.o.
Prague, Czech Republic
 Mermaid Productions s.r.o. Prague, Czech Republic
DEC 10, 2021 - DEC 10, 2021
Prague Shakespeare Company
Praha, Czech Republic
 Prague Shakespeare Company Praha, Czech Republic
OCT 30, 2021 - OCT 31, 2021
Prague Shakespeare Company, Mermaid Productions s.r.o.
Prague 1, Czech Republic
 Prague Shakespeare Company, Mermaid Productions s.r.o. Prague 1, Czech Republic
OCT 31, 2020 - OCT 31, 2020
N/A
San Mateo, CA United States
 N/A San Mateo, CA United States
OCT 24, 2020 - OCT 31, 2020
Trinity Theatre Company
San Diego, CA United States
 Trinity Theatre Company San Diego, CA United States
JUN 18, 2019 - JUN 29, 2019
Alman Theatre
Alloa, United Kingdom
 Alman Theatre Alloa, United Kingdom
OCT 12, 2016 - OCT 30, 2016
Mile Square Theatre
Hoboken, NJ United States
 Mile Square Theatre Hoboken, NJ United States
OCT 23, 2015 - OCT 31, 2015
Prague Shakespeare Company
Prague, Czech Republic
 Prague Shakespeare Company Prague, Czech Republic
OCT 23, 2014 - OCT 30, 2014
Joslyn Castle
Omaha, NE United States
 Joslyn Castle Omaha, NE United States
OCT 11, 2013 - NOV 10, 2013
Orlando Shakespeare Theater
Orlando, FL United States
 Orlando Shakespeare Theater Orlando, FL United States
OCT 09, 2013 - OCT 27, 2013
Coterie Theatre
Kansas City, MO United States
 Coterie Theatre Kansas City, MO United States
JUL 07, 2011 - JUL 10, 2011
On Stage Woodward
Woodward, OK United States
 On Stage Woodward Woodward, OK United States
JAN 01, 2006 - DEC 31, 2006
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
Center Valley, PA United States
 Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Center Valley, PA United States
JAN 01, 2005 - DEC 31, 2005
Cape May Stage
Cape May, NJ United States
 Cape May Stage Cape May, NJ United States
JAN 01, 2003 - DEC 31, 2003
Orlando Shakespeare Theater
Orlando, FL United States
 Orlando Shakespeare Theater Orlando, FL United States
JAN 01, 1996 - DEC 31, 1996
Orlando Shakespeare Theater
Orlando, FL United States
 Orlando Shakespeare Theater Orlando, FL United States
JAN 01, 1995 - DEC 31, 1995
Orlando UCF Shakespeare Festival
Orlando, FL United States
 Orlando UCF Shakespeare Festival Orlando, FL United States
No upcoming productions.
OCT 20, 2023 - OCT 29, 2023
Open House Theatre Company
Vienna, Austria
 Open House Theatre Company Vienna, Austria
OCT 12, 2016 - OCT 30, 2016
Mile Square Theatre
Hoboken, NJ United States
 Mile Square Theatre Hoboken, NJ United States
OCT 23, 2015 - OCT 31, 2015
Prague Shakespeare Company
Prague, Czech Republic
 Prague Shakespeare Company Prague, Czech Republic
OCT 23, 2014 - OCT 30, 2014
Joslyn Castle
Omaha, NE United States
 Joslyn Castle Omaha, NE United States
OCT 11, 2013 - NOV 10, 2013
Orlando Shakespeare Theater
Orlando, FL United States
 Orlando Shakespeare Theater Orlando, FL United States
OCT 09, 2013 - OCT 27, 2013
Coterie Theatre
Kansas City, MO United States
 Coterie Theatre Kansas City, MO United States
JAN 01, 2006 - DEC 31, 2006
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
Center Valley, PA United States
 Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Center Valley, PA United States
JAN 01, 2005 - DEC 31, 2005
Cape May Stage
Cape May, NJ United States
 Cape May Stage Cape May, NJ United States
JAN 01, 2003 - DEC 31, 2003
Orlando Shakespeare Theater
Orlando, FL United States
 Orlando Shakespeare Theater Orlando, FL United States
JAN 01, 1996 - DEC 31, 1996
Orlando Shakespeare Theater
Orlando, FL United States
 Orlando Shakespeare Theater Orlando, FL United States
JAN 01, 1995 - DEC 31, 1995
Orlando UCF Shakespeare Festival
Orlando, FL United States
 Orlando UCF Shakespeare Festival Orlando, FL United States

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