The Little Theatre of Alexandria

Tell us a little about yourself. Hello! My name is Syed; I am a grad student. I grew up in the Alexandria area and have been here almost all my life. What do you find appealing about this show? Dracula has always been one of my favorite stories to read and now that I am part of the cast to bring the story to life, I am really thrilled. One of the most appealing parts of the show we are doing is that, even though it has many supernatural elements it is still very grounded; it’s rather a close rendition of Bram Stoker’s original work which is very nostalgic. How does Dracula differ from other shows you have worked on? This would be the first show that I have worked on. What do you want the audience to experience when they come see Dracula? I hope they see the characters in a way that they have never experienced before and really get immersed in the show. Who is your favorite vampire and why? Gary Oldman from Dracula (1992); his range of acting is just simply amazing. What ...

Tell us a little about yourself.   I am a father, grandfather, and obviously an actor (at least that’s what the playbill says).   As a military brat and later a Marine, I lived around the world which has provided me a wealth of experience upon which to draw when doing character development.   I have always loved theater but participating in it was a challenge given the nomadic nature of being in the military. What do you find appealing about this show?   It is a literary classic, which means it presents a wonderful opportunity to be a part of a well-known work.   The risk in doing so also is appealing because “any literary classic falls peril to cliché, misinterpretation, and parody” (Wade Bradford).   We hope we are up to the challenge and avoid such risks. How does Dracula differ from other shows you have worked on?   It differs in that it deals with “things that go bump in the night”:   blood-sucking vampires, bats, wolves, and vixe...

Tell us a little about yourself. I grew up on a farm in Montana and received a Bachelor Degree in Media and Theatre Arts from Montana State University. I have been active in Community Theater for over 20 years and started out right here at LTA on light and sound crews. Because I have too much free time, I soon added Master Electrician, Lighting Designer, Stage Manager, Producer, and Director to my resume. You may have seen me on stage in The Will Rogers’ Follies at Dominion Stage, War of the Worlds/The Shadow at Port City Playhouse, or Footloose here at LTA.   I have produced 16 productions including LTA’s Plaza Suite; Funny Money; Scrooge, the Musical; and Intimate Apparel.   This is the third show I have directed for LTA after Dirty Blonde and A Christmas Carol. I also directed The Drawer Boy; Bug; ‘night, Mother; and Any Given Monday at other local theaters.  What do you find appealing about this show? Dracula is a dark and twisted play, and that is what ...