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Drunk Shakespeare brings unconventional take on classic theater to the Valley

Phoenix's "Drunk Dracula" cast members with the royal audience members on Oct. 8 at the Rose Theatre in Phoenix.

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Drunk Dracula cast member Jack Taylor narrates a twist on Bram's classic story on Oct. 8 at the Rose Theatre in Phoenix.

(Independent Newsmedia/Allison Kotzbauer)

Just a short drive from Paradise Valley at the Rose Theatre in Phoenix, a Shakespeare performance can take an unpredictable turn when one actor takes five shots before the show begins.

The result is a mix of classic storytelling, improvisation and audience participation that changes with every performance.

Drunk Shakespeare Society puts an alcohol-fueled spin on familiar stories, with a different actor designated as the drunk performer each night.

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