Dracula: A comedy of Terrors

Calarts Coffeehouse Spring 2025

Director

In Spring 2025, I directed Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors at the CalArts Coffeehouse Theater. This 90-minute, fast-paced adaptation reimagined Bram Stoker’s classic story through a lens of sharp comedy, rapid character changes, and physical humor. As director, I oversaw all aspects of the production, including casting, staging, character development, and collaborating closely with the scenic, costume, lighting, sound, and puppet design teams to bring a cohesive and chaotic vision to life.

This production challenged me to balance tight comedic timing with clear storytelling while leading a large team of designers and performers and to answer the age-old theatrical question: how many quick changes is too many? (Answer: still counting.)