“The musical, Dracula - The story, so far” - Investors Showcase
In London, on October 30th, there will be an unique promotional presentation of the Dracula musical concept by Orton, Evans and Lynn.
* We are inviting our supporters, and any interested parties, to attend this one-off promotional event.
The event will be a one time only opportunity to experience the “highlight” numbers, and to hear the full story of the creative process behind the show, presented in such an unique way.
Here is some brief news and points of fact, regarding the Dracula Musical:
* The “Within My World” video was created by Sang de Vie Productions Ltd. to help publicise the new UK musical, Dracula, by Evans, Orton and Lynn.
Please see YouTube, MySpace etc for the video. Or just watch the video on the main Dracula musical website.
* The concept album of the new Dracula musical has been available to buy since 2006 (CD Baby, iTunes etc).
The concept album has already been acclaimed for its high standard of production and the quality of the musical work. The recording continues to sell very well all over the world.
* There will be a showcase of some of the work in London later in 2008.
This will mainly be for supporters of the musical and anyone interested in sponsorship / investment etc.
* It should also be noted that we had no support for the outstanding, independently produced, concept album of the Dracula musical. Nor for the professionally produced video of “Within My World” from the show.
Despite that lack of investment and even interest in the UK, we at Sang de Vie did it anyway. And “they” said it couldn’t be done.
We have produced a 70 minute CD and a video to rival any multi-million dollar production. All with good old fashioned sheer guts and determination.
However…
** Sang de Vie Productions Ltd. has already received several offers to stage the show outside of the country of its origin. Ironic, but true.
We will be considering all possibilities for a future stage production after the London showcase in October, 2008.
** BTW: The “Within My World” video can also be considered as a promotional video for the feature film of this outstanding new musical work.
SEE THE DRACULA MUSICAL SITE FOR ALL REVIEWS AND PUBLIC OPINIONS
Best wishes to our supporters
Gareth Evans
Director of Sang de Vie Productions Ltd.
As you might know, we are seeking further investment to ensure the Dracula musical by Evans, Orton and Lynn has the same chances as any other professional work of this standard.
We only require enough to get the job done.
I have often written of my aspirations for our Dracula musical. It has nothing to do with West End, Broadway… etc. It has everything to do with honouring Stoker and the original novel, “Dracula”.
Having indicated my intentions, I can honestly write that ours is the only musical of Bram Stoker’s novel in existence. I can also write here that it is already a commercial success in terms of the CD production.
Therefore, with this established commercial record, I am proposing that we already have a success on our hands.
However, we need to ensure the musical has a stage life after the abridged showcase presentation in October.
We are only seeking a partner, or partners, that want to see an original and new British musical, by a new team of writers, reach the world stage.
Watch the video and listen to the CD. That is only a sample of what this musical has to offer.
If we can count on anyone’s support out there, please contact us as soon as possible.
We really would appreciate your
support of the NEW Dracula Musical Group. It’s easy to join. There
will be a presentation of the concept in London, in October 2008.
In London, this coming October, there will be an unique promotional presentation of the Dracula musical concept by Orton, Evans and Lynn.
* We are inviting our supporters, and any interested parties, to attend this one-off promotional event.
The event will be a one time only opportunity to experience the “highlight” numbers, and to hear the full story of the creative process behind the show, presented in such an unique way.
The evening presentation of the musical’s highlights will include the following:
* New numbers from the musical, never previously heard (Not on the concept CD).
* Costumed performances of songs / scenes with effects.
* The presentation of the story behind this innovative musical production of Bram Stoker’s original 1897 novel.
* A screening of two videos, of songs from the show, in Cinematic quality HD
* A Champagne reception with our cast, including Michael McCarthy.
* Signed posters and copies of the Dracula Musical concept CD will also be available to buy.
I’ve just posted a compilation track of some of the numbers from the Dracula musical. There is also a link to it on my profile and the Dracula Musical profile page… and on the official Dracula musical website. This track was put together by a friend of ours, called Christian. He and his colleagues are taking the Dracula work to the next stage during 2008 / 2009.
I remind people that the album is a concept version of the project. Some numbers have been cut and others have been written since the CD launch. Also, since that time, Sang de Vie has produced a professionally directed video for the number, “Within My World”. I believe that the more astute business person would realise how much our production company has already invested in this innovative work.
There will be a London based presentation of part of the Dracula musical later this year. It will be for an invited audience only. We already have many interested investors for, what promises to be, a stunning new theatrical production for us; and for any fellow business partners. What follows that event is very much in the hands of the new Sang de Vie management / production team and our fellow investors.
I will continue to post news updates on MySpace, and on the website, as I receive it.
DRACULA MUSICAL REVIEW from a recent issue of WHAT’S ON STAGE - The UK Theatre Magazine :
“Evita started as a concept album. Why not Dracula? This 70 minute CD has already gathered a battalion of fans (or should they be fangs?). It’s a powerful new Gothic musical that remains faithful to the original novel and has enough dramatic bite to keep you listening well beyond moonrise.
With music by Christopher J. Orton and Lyrics by Gareth Evans, the songs deliver just the right measure of dramatic passion to get the blood pumping. And when you’ve got one hell of a vocalist like Les Miserables stalwart Michael McCarthy hitting all the right notes in the title role, something really does begin to quiver on the side of the neck. First the concept. Then the concert? Next, the West End?”
1: The concept album was just that. A concept album of the proposed musical. Already, rewrites and edits are being undertaken, and new material written, for the recording of the complete work.
2: The character of “Dracula” in this musical is our interpretation of that very same cold and calculating character from Stoker’s original novel.
