This two-act world premiere delves into the man who camebefore the legend. Once a loyal servant of the church, heleaves his new bride to fight in its name. When false newsof his death reaches home, her longing of reunification comesat the cost of her life. Returning home only to find his belovedgone, he renounces his faith. At this crossroad of ruin, Dracula is born. In search of newfound devotion, this world premiere blendsgothic with a deeply human depiction of adoration, piety, anddeception. Dracula will feature both the power and nuanceof our full company alongside a novel score.