...even in another time

…even in another time (Muhlenberg Theatre & Dance, April ‘23)

Directed, Written, and Adapted by Brayden Stallman
Choreographed by Amelie Parczany
Stage Managed by Gretchen D'Amato

Cast
Laura: Desiree Oliver
Carmilla: Natalie McElhinny
Ella: Elizabeth Vichness
Father: Sam Mcguire
Dancers: Allison Mintz, Naija Vega, Leighann Koppenhofer, Anna Item

Produced by Nigel Semaj and Muhlenberg Theatre & Dance
Company Management: Elizabeth Vichness
Fight Direction: Nigel Semaj
Dance/Fight Captain: Allison Mintz

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​Every night when Laura goes to sleep, she has a vision of a beautiful woman crawling through her window. One night, a woman shows up at her front door, and Laura is swept into the trance of the vampire Carmilla. Inspired by Carmilla, the 1872 Gothic novella by Sheridan Le Fanu — one of the early works of vampire fiction — this dance-theatre piece closely examines the archetype of the lesbian vampire. This work aims to explore the beauty, sexuality, and horror associated with vampirism and female sexuality while dancing through a late-night rave.