{"id":238410,"date":"2016-10-14T06:00:13","date_gmt":"2016-10-13T20:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=238410"},"modified":"2016-10-14T06:00:13","modified_gmt":"2016-10-13T20:00:13","slug":"mount-carmel-schools-theatre-club-presents-dracula","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/mount-carmel-schools-theatre-club-presents-dracula\/","title":{"rendered":"Mount Carmel School\u2019s Theatre Club presents Dracula"},"content":{"rendered":"
Zeno Deleon Guerrero, center, will play the lead title character in Mount Carmel School Theatre Club\u2019s production of Dracula. The show is directed by Brianna Hunter, left, and also stars Monica Usi, right, as Lucy Seward, the love interest of Dracula. (Contributed Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Next weekend and just in time for Halloween, Mount Carmel School\u2019s Theatre Club is gearing up for its last production, Dracula, by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderstonf from Bram Stoker\u2019s novel. The play is being directed by club veteran and senior Brianna Hunter and stars Zeno Deleon Guerrero, another club veteran and senior, as the title character.<\/p>\n

Hunter has established herself as one of the leading actresses at the school, having played lead roles in last December\u2019s White Christmas and in 2014\u2019s The Little Mermaid. This production, however, will be her first time offstage as the director. <\/p>\n

\u201cAs an actor, you\u2019re always the one taking direction from the director and their vision about how to tell the story. I finally wanted to be in that position, to see my vision and my story, come to life,\u201d she said. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Asked about what her vision is, Hunter said, \u201cMy vision is how Dracula is about who people become as they endure a horrific process. Likewise, I want the audience to reflect on how they develop when they face similar situations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Like Hunter, Deleon Guerrero has been active in the Theatre Club for many years, but unlike Hunter, he has mostly stayed backstage as the floor manager for numerous productions. \u00a0Dracula marks his return to the stage as an actor, something he is very excited about. When asked about why he agreed to get back on stage, he said, \u201cIt\u2019s my senior year, and I didn\u2019t want to regret not taking up this opportunity.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n

Regarding playing such an iconic role, he said, \u201cIt\u2019s a lot of pressure, especially since my personality is such a polar opposite to Dracula\u2019s character. But it\u2019s been fun to tap into my dark side to play this role.\u201d<\/p>\n

The production also features Monica Usi as Lucy Seward, Dracula\u2019s love interest, Jose Castro as John Harker, Lucy\u2019s fianc\u00e9, and Michael Ortizo as the iconic nemesis of Dracula, Professor Van Helsing. Also featured in the production are Jeff Melchor as Doctor Seward, the father of Lucy, Kelvin Cepeda as Renfield, Jonelle Toskas as Mrs. Wells, and William Minami as Butterworth.<\/p>\n

Dracula will be performed on Friday, Oct. 21, and Saturday, Oct. 22, at Charley\u2019s Cabaret at Pacific Island\u2019s Club. Doors open at 6:30pmand tickets are $15 for premium front row seating and $5 for general admission. Tickets are available at the Mount Carmel School Business Office. Due to limited seating, advance purchase of tickets is recommended. Due to mature content, adult discretion is advised. For more information, call 234-6184 or visit mountcarmelsaipan.com. Dracula is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. (MCS)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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