Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really by Kate Hamill Role: Marilla Directed by Jasmine B. Gunter Northwestern University, Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts
March 2024

A new adaptation that bounces between horror and humor, confronting the sexism embedded in Bram Stoker’s original work. By upending the familiar tropes of damsels in distress and dashing villains, Hamill reimagines the vampire classic as a full-throated feminist battle cry, driving a gleeful stake through the heart of toxic masculinity. (Wirtz Center)

“Nastia Goddard and Quinn McManus as Marilla and Drusilla, the Vampire acolytes- (they play other roles, too)- are juicy, awful, long-suffering and tender by turns.”

- Splash Magazine

Three actors on stage, two women and one man, in a theatrical scene with intense expressions. The man appears distressed, with blood on his shirt and hand, while the women are holding his shoulders and are also emotional.
Four women performing on stage during a rainstorm, dressed in vintage-style and brightly colored costumes, with dark background.
Two women dressed in red costumes with hoods kneel on either side of a person lying on the ground during a theatrical performance.
Two women in red costumes sitting on the floor in front of a dark background, illuminated by stage lights.
Two women dressed in red contrasting outfits, one walking and the other standing behind a desk with a black helmet or object, dimly lit against a dark background.
Three women in red costumes kneeling on stage, facing two women in costume holding papers, in a theatrical scene
A woman in a red dress standing on a dimly lit stage with a spotlight behind her.
Stage scene with three performers, two women in red dresses and a man in black and white clothing, standing behind a performer lying on the floor in a white dress. Bright lights illuminate the scene, creating a dramatic atmosphere.
Group of ten actors on stage after a rehearsal or performance, smiling and posing for a photo, dressed in costume with some wearing makeup and accessories.

Photos by Justin Barbin

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