Dracula | Retrospection Radio Theatre
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Van Helsing is a Dutch doctor with accomplishments as a professor, lawyer, philosopher, and vampire slayer.
- male adult
- dutch english
The Hampstead Horror. Another child injured by the beautiful lady. We have just received intelligence that another child, missed last night, was only discovered late in the morning. It has the same tiny wound in the throat.
Not so! It is only the beginning. Wait and see!
Yes, she's dying. Stay beside her. It will make much difference, mark me, whether she dies conscious or in her sleep.
Jonathon Harker is a Britishman who is loyal to his lover, and suffers a breakdown toward the end of the show.
- english (british)
- male adult
I, Jonathan Harker, lawyers clerk, articles to Peter Hawkins, Esquire, of Exeter, England, am writing this journal in the hope that if misfortune overtakes me, it may one day come to the eyes of those who love me.
The road was rough, but still we seemed to fly over it with feverish haste. When it grew dark there seemed to be some excitement among the passengers.
The wind was rising, moaning and whistling through the rocks, and the branches of the trees crashed together as we swept along.
The Driver is in charge of driving the carriage of Jonathon Harker.
Hand 1 is a Russian that serves on the Demeter.
Both have limited lines, and require two different voices. One Russian, the other whatever you wish.
- generic russian
DRIVER: Bukovina! Coach for Bukovina!
DRIVER: You are nearing your destination, young Herr. This is the Borgo Pass.
HAND 1: Like Talissian, he came off his watch at midnight and we never see him again!
The Captain is a Russian man in charge of the Demeter, a ship which brings Dracula across the ocean.
Dracula's Driver is a small part in which the Driver takes Harker to the Castle.
- generic russian
- male adult
DRACULA'S DRIVER: You are early tonight, my friends.
CAPTAIN: Log of the Demeter. Russian flag. Black Sea to Whitby. July 6th. Finished taking in cargo. A queer cargo. Boxes of earth. At noon, set sail. East wind, fresh. Crew, four hands. Two mates, cook, and myself, captain.
CAPTAIN (narrating): July 22nd. Rough weather last three days, all hands busy with sails. No time be frightened. Passed Gibraltar and out through Straits. All well.
Lucy is a young woman who is bitten by Dracula. She succumbs to the curse of vampirism.
Mina is Harker's fiance turned wife. She almost becomes one of the brides of Dracula, barely surviving.
- female adult
LUCY (narrating): I write this and leave it to be seen so that no one by any chance may get into trouble through me. I went to bed as usual, taking care that the window was closed as Dr. Van Helsing had directed.
MINA (narrating): The professor laid a small golden crucifix on the table. We took hands and our solemn pact was made.
MINA (narrating): October 2nd. Soon after they left I fell asleep. I remember hearing the sudden barking of the dogs - and then it was silent. I got up and looked out of the window.
Male or Female. This role must be able to do some light narration and 3 separate voices. "Mate" is Russian.
- generic russian
NEWS VENDOR: Extra! Special! Extra! Special! Kensington Horror! Extra! Special!
VOICE: Westminster Gazette. September 25th. A Hampstead Mystery. 'The Kensington Horror', 'The Stabbing Woman', and 'The Woman in Black' are vividly recalled to mind by a series of events that have taken place recently in the neighborhood of Hampstead
MATE (to Captain): Took larboard watch eight bells last night. He was relieved by Talissian, who never came to his bunk. There is something aboard this ship!
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