DRACULA
OCTOBER 23, 24 & 25
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
Approx. 1 hour, 55 minutes including a 20 minute intermission
Performances
Student Matinee
Friday, October 23, 2026
10:00 AM
We gratefully acknowledge The Rea Charitable Trust whose generous support makes this free performance possible through our Send the Kids to the Ballet program.
Bring your students to Ballet San Antonio’s Student Matinee of Dracula —a dynamic 50-minute, school-day performance featuring professional dancers that brings this haunting story to life through powerful movement and striking visuals. Designed for young audiences, it’s an engaging and memorable introduction to the world of ballet.
If your organization is interested in participating in the Send the Kids to the Ballet program, please contact Daniella Juarez, Director of Administration, at d.juarez@balletsanantonio.org.
Opening Night
Friday, October 23, 2026
7:30 PM
Experience the thrill of Opening Night with Ballet San Antonio’s full-length Dracula—a haunting, visually stunning production that brings gothic romance and supernatural intrigue to life. Featuring the company’s professional dancers, this unforgettable evening launches the season with drama, passion, and breathtaking artistry.
Matinee Performance
Saturday, October 24, 2026
2:00 PM
Experience Ballet San Antonio’s full-length Dracula—a haunting, visually stunning production that brings gothic romance and supernatural intrigue to life through powerful choreography and cinematic storytelling. Featuring the company’s professional dancers, this unforgettable performance weaves a tale of passion, fate, and immortality.
Evening Performance
Saturday, October 24, 2026
7:30 PM
Experience Ballet San Antonio’s full-length Dracula—a haunting, visually stunning production that brings gothic romance and supernatural intrigue to life through powerful choreography and cinematic storytelling. Featuring the company’s professional dancers, this unforgettable performance weaves a tale of passion, fate, and immortality.
Closing Performance
Sunday, October 25, 2026
2:00 PM
Don’t miss the final performance of Ballet San Antonio’s full-length Dracula—a haunting, visually stunning production that brings gothic romance and supernatural intrigue to life. This last chance to experience the company’s powerful storytelling and artistry promises an unforgettable and dramatic close to the run.
SEND THE KIDS TO THE BALLET
All performances of Dracula are part of our Send the Kids to the Ballet program, which provides children from local schools and community organizations with free tickets and transportation. This initiative is designed to reach those who might not otherwise have access due to economic, geographic, or personal barriers.
If your organization is interested in participating in the Send the Kids to the Ballet program, please contact Daniella Juarez, Director of Administration, at d.juarez@balletsanantonio.org.
About the Choreographer
ROBERTO FORLEO
Born in Bari, Italy, Roberto Forleo has built a distinguished international career as both a performer and a director/choreographer. Trained at the Ballet Center in Bari, Scuola di Balletto Classico Cosi-Stefanescu in Reggio Emilia and the prestigious Ecole Atelier Rudra Béjart in Lausanne, Switzerland, he studied under renowned artists such as Azari Plisetzki, Sulamith Messerer, Michel Gascard, David Howard, Silvia Humaila, and Colette Milner.
As a dancer, Mr. Forleo performed extensively with acclaimed companies across the globe, including Grupo Corpo (Brazil), Béjart Ballet Lausanne (Switzerland), Rambert Dance Company (England), Malandain Ballet Biarritz (France), and Les Ballets Grandiva (Japan). Touring six continents, he worked closely with leading choreographers such as Maurice Béjart, Jirí Kylián, Mats Ek, Christopher Bruce, Wayne McGregor, Pedro Pederneiras, Thierry Malandain, Christophe Garcia, and Marie-Laure Agrappart, interpreting a wide range of repertory in soloist and principal roles.
Mr. Forleo’s transition from performance to creation has defined his recent career. As a choreographer, his works are known for blending classical technique with theatricality and emotional nuance.
Since becoming Artistic Director of The Florida Ballet in July 2020, Forleo has created ten original works and restaged key pieces of the classical repertoire, including Les Sylphides, Le Spectre de la Rose, Giselle, Coppelia, and Act II of Swan Lake. His most recent and critically acclaimed ballet, Dracula (2023), was produced in collaboration with the Jacksonville Symphony, showcasing his capacity to create large-scale, theatrically rich productions that resonate with diverse audiences.
Forleo's choreographic work is driven by a commitment to accessibility, narrative clarity, and artistic collaboration, positioning him as a dynamic voice in the evolving landscape of contemporary ballet.
He has held numerous leadership and teaching roles, including Artistic Director of Bangor Ballet, full-time faculty and principal dancer with Maine State Ballet, and director of the CORPS pre-professional program at Portland School of Ballet. He is also a certified teacher through the Centre National de la Danse (France) and the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum (Levels Pre-Primary through Level 7). Mr. Forleo joined The Florida Ballet in 2019 as Associate Artistic Director before becoming Artistic Director in July 2020, where he continues to expand his choreographic portfolio and artistic vision.
Production Credits
CHOREOGRAPHER
Roberto Forleo
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Rafael Ferreras
REHEARSAL DIRECTOR
Jacob Bush
WARDROBE SUPERVISOR
Katie Simpson
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Mike Palmer
DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION
Robert Grossman
STAGE MANAGER
Rebecca J. Simons
STAGEHANDS & TECH CREWS
Provided by I.A.T.S.E. Local 76
PRIMARY COMPANY PHYSICIAN
Lindsay Stephens, D.O., Sports Medicine Associates
PRIMARY PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Barbara Guarriello, PT, DPT, OCS, Texas Physical Therapy Specialists
Casting
To Be Announced
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H-E-B Hall
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
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The Tobin Center offers convenient parking within two blocks of the venue.
Tobin Center Parking Garage
227 4th Street, San Antonio, TX 78205Parking is available for purchase in advance or upon arrival.
General: $20
Prepaid: $17
Reserved: $30
Prepaid Valet: $35
Valet: $40
To reserve parking, contact the Tobin Center Box Office at (210) 223-8624 or online HERE.
Drop-Off & Rideshare:
The patron drop-off and rideshare area is located on Auditorium Circle, to the left of the Tobin Center’s front steps.
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The Tobin Center is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all guests.
All entrances are wheelchair accessible
Accessible parking is available on all garage levels
Accessible seating is available for all performances
Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) are available
Elevators are located throughout the venue
Companion care restrooms are available
Service animals are welcome
Wheelchairs are available upon request
For assistance with accessible seating or services, please contact the Tobin Center Box Office at (210) 223-8624.
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Mobile tickets are accepted—simply present on your phone
Prefer printed tickets? Log in to your TOBi account and reprint from Order History
Will Call and ticket reprints require a valid ID matching the ticket order
Note: All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter.
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TASTE Fine Dining
Located in the McLaughlin Rotunda, offering a chef-driven seasonal buffet and desserts.
Dining begins 2 hours prior to showtime (select performances).TASTE Burgers & Beer
Casual dining with burgers, beer, cocktails, and snacks. No reservation required.Lobby Bites
Chef-curated snacks and appetizers available when doors open.Stout’s Signature at the Tobin
Located at street level of the parking garage, featuring upscale dining and handcrafted cocktails.Concessions
Available throughout the venue with snacks, cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.Skip the Line with Noble
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To ensure a safe environment, the following items are not permitted:
Weapons of any kind (firearms, knives, tasers, mace, etc.)
Vapes or vape pens
Professional cameras or recording equipment
Laser pointers, glow sticks, flashlights
Backpacks
Large bags (over 12” x 12” x 12”)
Illicit substances
Outside food or beverages
Posters or signs
Any items deemed dangerous by management
The Tobin Center requires a search of all patrons upon entering the venue. All patrons must have a ticket to enter the venue. Patrons who choose not to adhere to the guidelines will be removed from the venue without a refund.
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Location: Inside the main entrance
Phone: (210) 223-8624
Email: tickets@tobincenter.orgHours:
Monday–Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 2 PM
Performance days: Open 2 hours prior to showtime
Services include ticket purchases, reprints, will call, and event assistance.
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For additional questions, please contact the Tobin Center Box Office at (210) 223-8624.
FAQ
Page Credits
VIDEOGRAPHERS
Emilie Geib and Sofia Marquez
ARTISTS IN VIDEO
Soloists Logan Acker, Alexandra Carey, Vianca Palacios
Corps de Ballet Emilie Geib, Isabella Long, Mikaela Stewart
PHOTOGRAPHER
Molly Johnson Photo
ARTISTS IN PHOTOS
Principals Buse Babadag, Aidan Carrasquel
Soloists Logan Acker, Elaine Blank, Alexandra Carey, Vianca Palacios
Corps de Ballet Emilie Geib, Emily Johnson, Isabella Long, Mikaela Stewart, Zane Snyder
PHOTOGRAPHER (ROBERTO FORLEO HEADSHOT)
Katarina Weissbach