Carmilla

Dalateatern

Producing Company: Dalateatern

Year: 2024

Role: BK Sannerud – Composer and Sound Designer

Playwright: Isabel Cruz Liljegren (freely adapted from Sheridan Le Fanu)

Director: Helena Sandström Cruz

Scenography: Josefin Hinders

Costume Design: Ryo Onishi and Josefin Hinders

Mask Design: Sigrid Nathorst Windahl

Lighting Design: Toril Hallqvist

Performers: Patrik Pettersson, Meera Ryan, and Ellen Vestermark

About the Project:

"Carmilla," presented by Dalateatern in 2024, is a psychological thriller that delves into themes of youthful loneliness, burgeoning sexuality, and the desire to break free from societal conventions. The narrative follows Laura, a young woman living in seclusion with her father and governess, whose life takes a mysterious turn with the arrival of the enigmatic Carmilla. dalateatern.se

The production reimagines the classic vampire tale as a story of rebellion, where young characters challenge a restrictive adult world. The vampire's influence symbolizes adolescence and the yearning for independence, reflecting a desire to be oneself in the world.