Laughter, not fear, is the goal of "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors," and the community theater production at the Taunton Performing Arts Center aims to defy expectations.

The unexpected take on the classic horror tale arrives just in time for Halloween.

"This is not scary whatsoever. You may be horrified, but not for the reasons you think," said actor Brendan Pione.

"It is lovingly based on Bram Stoker's 'Dracula,'" explained actor Fred Halperin, "but it more aligns to campiness and a lot of innuendo and funny situations, funny scenarios."

The gender-bending play is quick with the jokes.

"It goes in a completely different direction than the original, but still holds certain plot lines to it," said director Natalie Cabral. "This Dracula is very different. It's very sexy, very comical, ve

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