By Sue Kern-Fleisher & Meribeth Reeves,
Desert Foothills Theater (DFT), a division of the Foothills Community Foundation, celebrates its 40th season with its first youth theater production of the season, The Dracula Rock Show, set for Fri., Oct. 3 through Sun., Oct. 12 in the intimate Black Box Theater of Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 N. 60th Street, in North Scottsdale.
Written by Malcolm Sircom and directed by Lizzie Baggleman, The Dracula Rock Show features a cast of 20 talented performing artists ranging in age from eight to 14. The hilarious plot, eccentric characters and a dynamic score embracing 60s rock and 70s disco music will be entertaining for audience members of all ages.
When the zombies and vampires tire of being cooped up underground, their master Count Dracula has a great idea: They’ll all go to rock concerts where no one will even notice them.
But when Inspector Shirley Holmes and pathologist Dr. Watson become intrigued by an outbreak of anemia in young women, things take a turn for the worst (if there is anything worse than being a zombie).
Over the years, Desert Foothills Theater has increased its commitment to providing educational opportunities for young actors throughout the north Valley. The non-profit recently added a fourth location for classes and workshops at the Episcopal Church of the Nativity on Miller Road in order to provide easy access for families living in the Sonoran Hills, Grayhawk, DC Ranch, Tatum Ranch, Desert Ridge, and other nearby communities.
Performances for The Dracula Rock Show are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets range from $16 to $21 for adults and $12 to $16 for youth and students. Visit www.dftheater.org or call (480) 488-1981.
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Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) is a program of the Foothills Community Foundation (FCF). DFT wishes to thank its supporters, including the following sponsors: Arizona Commission on the Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts, Scottsdale Cultural Council, Scottsdale League for the Arts, Carefree Kiwanis and our many additional business and individual supporters!
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