BrightSide Theatre, in honor of its season-opening production of the play DRACULA, is co-sponsoring a blood drive with the Naperville Women’s Club and the Versiti Blood Center of Illinois, on Saturday, October 5 from 9 am to 1 pm. The legendary vampire of Transylvania will make a rare daylight appearance in the form of the actor Danny Parrott, who will play the blood-thirsty Count in BrightSide’s production, to greet donors and thank them for their donations. (Prospective donors can rest assured he will not be actually extracting their donations). Blood donations will be taken at the Naperville Women's Club Meeting Room, 14 S Washington Street Naperville, on Saturday, October 5 from 9am-1:30pm. Persons interested in donating blood can register in advance and schedule a time at https://donate.illinois.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/5610222 . Anyone donating blood with be given a $5 discount code for tickets to BrightSide’s DRACULA.
Lucy (Julia Hope Budd) and Dracula (Danny Parrott). Photo by Brady McNeil
LISTING INFORMATION
DRACULA BLOOD DRIVE
Sponsored by BrightSide Theatre, Naperville's Women's Club, and Versiti Blood Center of Illinois
Saturday, October 5
9am-1:30pm
Naperville Women's Club Meeting Room
14 S. Washington St., Naperville, Il 60540
Interested donors can register in advance and schedule a time at https://donate.illinois.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/5610222 . Anyone donating blood with be given a $5 discount code for tickets to BrightSide’s DRACULA.
DRACULA
by Steven Dietz
based on the novel by Bram Stroker
Directed by Jay Fontanetta
October 18 – November 3, 2024
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2 pm.
Press Opening Friday, October 18 at 8 pm
Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth, Naperville 60540
Tickets $32 - $37, available at www.BrightSideTheatre.com or at 630-447-TIXS (8497).
Prepare to be transported to the eerie landscapes of Transylvania and the shadowy corners of Victorian England as you embark on a spine-tingling journey filled with suspense, passion, and terror. Sink your teeth into the dark, seductive world of DRACULA in Steven Dietz’s riveting adaptation of Bram Stoker’s timeless novel of one of literature’s most iconic characters. Dracula’s sinister allure takes center stage, beckoning you into the unknown with an insatiable thirst for more. You'll be on the edge of your seat as you follow the relentless pursuit of the enigmatic Count Dracula and the courageous souls determined to stop him.
ABOUT BRIGHTSIDE THEATRE
BrightSide Theatre (Jeffrey Cass, Artistic Director and Julie Ann Kornak, Executive Director) is committed to Enlighten, Educate, and Entertain through comedies and inspirational stories from across the globe. A unique blend of award-winners, premieres, modern works and timeless classics meant to reflect upon and inform our community inhabit BrightSide’s stage. For more information on BrightSide Theatre, please visit www.BrightSidetheatre.com.
ABOUT NAPERVILLE WOMEN’S CLUB
Founded in 1897, the Naperville Woman's Club is a nonprofit, philanthropic organization. Our activities support art, education, and community service and include the Fine Art & Artisan Fair, high school art contest, college scholarships, educational programs, hands-on volunteering, and cash and in-kind donations to local social service organizations.