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    Count Orlok: The Bloody Truth about the Greatest Vampire to Ever Un-Live
    Count Orlok: The Bloody Truth about the Greatest Vampire to Ever Un-Live
    Count Orlok: The Bloody Truth about the Greatest Vampire to Ever Un-Live
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    Count Orlok: The Bloody Truth about the Greatest Vampire to Ever Un-Live

    By Justin Blasdel

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    Count Orlok, the famous vampire in the silent film Nosferatu, has had it with modern interpretation of what it means to be a vampire. So, he's putting on a play, HIS play, to show people how it really was. He has his own cast, crew, and even has incorporated music and dancing routines. However, there are problems. The biggest one being him. His ego is only outmatched by his thirst, and the two major problems is his perfectionist attitude and how he can't help himself from eating the crew. Will he be able to finish the play its opening night? Will he get everyone to understand that vampires are old, creepy, and scary? Will he manage to not trip over his own feet during the doctors scene? Who can tell these things? They are up to Fate!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJustin Blasdel
    Release dateJul 6, 2014
    ISBN9781310956003
    Count Orlok: The Bloody Truth about the Greatest Vampire to Ever Un-Live
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    Justin Blasdel

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      Count Orlok - Justin Blasdel

      Count Orlok

      The Bloody Truth about the Greatest Vampire Ever to Un-Live

      By

      Justin Blasdel

      Inspired by the film, Nosferatu: Symphony of the Night

      by F.W. Murnau

      Copyright

      Justin Blasdel

      6/10/10

      Version 5

      justin_blasdel@yahoo.com

      Smashwords Edition Copyright Justin Blasdel 2010

      Primary Cast

      (Characters/Actors)

      Count Orlok: Vain, Monstrous Creature of the Night/Same

      Ellen Hutter: Innocent, Beautiful Wife/Young Vampire Groupie

      Thomas Hutter: Foolhardy Businessman/Arrogant Snot

      Professor Bulwar (BULL-var): Enigmatic Scientist/ Professional Actor

      Knock (kuh-NAHK): Odd, Repulsive Minion of Evil/Same

      Secondary Cast

      Mrs. Ruth Harding: Family Friend

      Edward Giles Buffington the Third: Director

      Jamie: Asst. Director

      Villagers: Folks of the Old World

      Doctors: A Disbelieving Bunch

      Stagehands: Underpaid and Overworked

      Time

      Present; Late 19th Century, Fall

      Place

      A Theatre; Weisberg, Germany and Transylvania, Romania

      Production Notes: This play is written as if the film Nosferatu: Symphony of the Night had never been made. My rule of in character and breaking character is that when one breaks character, all following lines are to be understood as breaking character too, until said otherwise in stage directions or before character dialogue. The Secondary Cast lends itself to double casting (except for BUFFINGTON and JAMIE) at your convenience. Also, the scenery for each scene should be somewhat visible to the audience during the whole performance and be kind of low quality to express the small budget COUNT ORLOK and his crew have to work with. A STAGEHAND should be designated as the announcer for each scene's title as well as placing title cards on a easel.

      ACT I

      PROLOGUE: THE GLORIOUS VILLAIN GRACES US WITH HIS PRESENCE.

      Organ music plays a song meant for a champion of the people, the hero of an epic tale, a messiah to the hopeless. Center and Downstage are bare except for pieces of the scenery to come.

      When the music reaches its peak, the organ stops playing and a spotlight shines down upon the stage. BUFFINGTON walks out and bows to the audience.

      BUFFINGTON is a respectable, majestic, low-level devil who takes pride in HIMSELF and HIS supernatural species.

      BUFFINGTON

      Thank you, thank you. I am Edward Giles Buffington the Third, and the Walking Dead Theatre Troupe and I are honored that you have graced us with your presence. For years, our theatre company has relied upon the endless charity of your wonderful organization. You, the Supernatural Underworld of Creatures for Killing, or S-U-C-K, have funded our legendary titles such as The Werewolves’ Barber Shop, A Dime a Demon, and let’s not forget the world famous Honey, I Ate the Children.

      BUFFINGTON takes a moment to laugh with the crowd.

      BUFFINGTON

      Yes, we all remember that cute little story of the hungry zombie who couldn’t wait for dinner. Following that grand legacy, we come to you with another story. Count Orlok: The Bloody Truth about the Greatest Vampire ever to Un-Live. A story that is demanded by the injustices of our time. A story meant to set the record straight about vampire kind once and for all. A story…a fable...to show the world that vampires are not the ivory statue, emotionally distraught creatures that Hollywood makes them out to be. No, they are not teenage Adonises searching hundreds of years for the perfect girlfriend. No, they are not productive citizens who fight evil in order to redeem themselves...somehow. No, they are evil creatures of the night without a moral fiber in their entire corpses. And to prove this point, the legendary Count Orlok brings us his version, the true version, of his most prolific conquest over the forces of good. A story of love and family, and how evil always triumphs over it. Tonight, Count Orlok will show you all what it truly means to be a vampire, and S.U.C.K. willing, the world! Let us begin.

      As BUFFINGTON moves to exit, JAMIE nervously and apologetically walks onto the stage and whispers something into BUFFINGTON’s ear.

      BUFFINGTON

      She's what?!?

      JAMIE

      I'm so sorry.

      BUFFINGTON

      How can we start the play with our lead actress missing? Can you tell me that? Hmm?

      JAMIE

      The last time I saw her, she was talking to Count Orlok, and then I heard a scream and--

      BUFFINGTON

      Whatever. We'll have to go with the understudy. (to audience) So sorry. One moment, please. (to offstage) Ms. Dillon! Ms. Dillon, come here quickly!

      ELLEN (or rather the understudy for ELLEN) enters. SHE is young, innocent, and full of spunk. SHE has obviously been waiting for this moment HER whole life, and this is a dream come true.

      ELLEN

      Hello, Mr. B! I'm here, and you can call me Zoe--if you like.

      BUFFINGTON

      Ms. Dillon, you will be playing the role of Ellen tonight. Congratulations.

      ELLEN

      Really?! Oh thank you, thank you, thank you! You won't regret it!

      ELLEN runs offstage.

      BUFFINGTON

      Ms. Dillon, the dressing rooms are that way.

      ELLEN runs onstage.

      ELLEN

      Sorry! I'm just so excited! You understand, right? I'll be ready in a bit!

      ELLEN exits.

      BUFFINGTON

      The Devil help us all. (to audience) Enjoy the show...hopefully.

      BUFFINGTON exits, leaving JAMIE behind.

      BUFFINGTON

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