The cast of “Orson Welles’ Dracula: A Live Radio Play” rehearses. They are from left Emily Jeziorski, Jeremy Jeziorski, Emric Taylor, Adam Owens, and Wayne Hutton. The play is being staged at the Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown, 18 E. Second St. P-J photo by Michael Zabrodsky

It’s time for ghosts, ghouls, goblins, werewolves (but not of London), witches, baying hounds, and any other creatures that may appear at night during a full moon.

To cap off the Halloween season, “Orson Welles’ Dracula: A Live Radio Play” will be staged at the Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown, 18 E. Second St.

Dracula is just not a vampire, but maybe, The Vampire by which all others are compared. Just the mere mention of his name, sets the tone of almost any conversation about horror and evil.

“We’re going to make the set look like an old radio studio. And we’re decorated for the spooky season,” Director Jon Thompson said.

According to lbltj.com the show is where classic horror comes alive on stage in a mesmerizing theatrical experience. Set in the style of a 1930s live radio broadcast, the production invites audiences to witness the terrifying tale of Count Dracula, brought to life through gripping voice performances, eerie sound effects, and Welles’ masterful storytelling. Follow Jonathan Harker’s fateful journey to Dracula’s castle and the vampire’s deadly descent upon England, as a brave group of heroes battles to stop him. With atmospheric tension and a live, immersive format, this unique take on the classic vampire tale promises to captivate and thrill.

Thompson added that since this is an adaptation of a radio play, the five actors will be made up like actors from the 1930s, and they also will be standing in front of microphones and reading from scripts. What makes the production very unique is that the actors sometimes play other roles, and produce live sound effects.

Emric Taylor portrays Count Dracula, Dr. John Seward, Welles, and others; Adam Owens portrays Abraham Van Helsing, and others; Jeremy Jeziorski portrays Jonathan Harker, and others; Emily Jeziorski portrays Mina Harker, Lucy Westenra, and others; and Wayne Hutton portrays the announcer, the captain of the ship Demeter, and others. The Foley artists are Julia PettiBon and Drew Thompson. A foley artist is a sound designer who typically works for film, radio, and television shows. The work of a foley actor is to artificially input all of the sounds of the production excluding the music – mi.edu.

What drew Jeremy Jeziorski to the role of Harker is Harker’s innocence.

“He’s an attorney. He’s from London, so he’s buttoned up and formal, and kind of straight-laced,” Jeremy Jeziorski said. “He (Harker) just thinks he’s going to do some paperwork.”

And despite how women were perceived in the Victorian Era, Emily Jeziorski really likes her character Mina.

“I like that she’s very in control of herself. … and also what’s going on with her being kind of seduced by Dracula, she still maintains that she’s Mina, and she’s in love with her husband,” Emily Jeziroski said.

Thompson said that if one views the production from Dracula’s perspective, then the production is tragic love story. With the different format, Thompson added, audience members may become more involved with the production.

“It’s a different format. … It’s not anything that is too crazy, and it’s something very simple,” Thompson said.

LBLTJ Board President Holly Weston agrees.

“We are thrilled to offer our audiences a unique live radio play experience, immersing them in the classic tale with Welles’ captivating style.” Weston said. “While this isn’t our standard format, it’s a wonderful opportunity to explore a different avenue of live theatre. Plus, with Halloween just around the corner, Dracula is the perfect choice to kick off the final week of the spooky season.”

In another full disclosure “Dracula” by Bram Stoker is one of my favorite novels.

The play is scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m.

For ticket information visit lbltj.com.