Joe Zettelmaier's 'Dr. Seward's Dracula' gets a reading in Dublin

Posted on Tue, Aug 7, 2012 : 11:11 a.m.

In celebration of "Dracula" author Bram Stoker's centenary, the Dublin-based Break-Away Project presented a staged reading of "Dr. Seward's Dracula," by local playwright Joe Zettelmaier, on July 29.

In the play, Dr. Seward, in 1895 London, has cut himself off from the rest of the world after losing his lover and friends to Dracula. He has been contacted by (Dublin native) author Bram Stoker, who wishes to tell his story. Soon, a series of murders occur, very similar to the ones Seward fought to stop, and the doctor must face demons both real and imagined to find the answers.

The Break-Away Project is a new performance group based in Dublin, Ireland, helmed by artistic director Helena Byrne (a former Performance Network apprentice) and associate artistic director Silvia Napoleoni. Founded in January 2012, The Break-Away Project has established The Break-Away Readings series - monthly events comprising of staged readings, concerts and showcases of new material. If you would like further information about The Break-Away Project, visit www.facebook.com/breakawayproject or www.youtube.com/breakawayproject.

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