Dracula

The audience stepped out of the Santa Barbara sun and into a dark and gloomy Center Stage Theater last weekend, dusting off Fiesta confetti and settling in for the Summer Stock Youth Theater’s production of the horror story Dracula. The show delivered the expected blood-curdling shrieks and air of general creepiness befitting its dark tale, but it was Dracula‘s unanticipated humor that showcased the creativity of director Kyra Lehman and her cast of 30 teenaged actors and made this version of the gothic staple unique.

Actors Take Note

The SBCC Theatre Group is holding open auditions for Over the Tavern by Tom Dudzick, directed by Katie Laris. Auditions are by appointment only and will be held August 29-30. There are roles available for three women, one of whom must be a teenager, and four men, three of whom will be teenagers. To make an appointment, call 965-0581 x2577 after August 24.

Fantasies Wanted

Author Mitzi Szereto is compiling an anthology titled The New Black Lace Book of Women’s Sexual Fantasies. The book will contain actual fantasies of real women and hopes to offer insight into today’s sexual culture. There is a questionnaire on the Web site where women can submit their fantasies for publication; all entries will be kept confidential. See blacklace-books.co.uk.

The Awful Truth

I’m good at lying. Not perfect, but I’ve had a lot of practice so I’m awfully good. I’m most sincere when I lie and if anyone suspects, I always ask, “Would I lie to you?”

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