Cristian Ortega and Lucy Mangan Lead Vampire Romance LET THE RIGHT ONE IN at the Alley Theatre

The National Theatre of Scotland presents supernatural thriller LET THE RIGHT ONE IN on the Alley Theatre's Hubbard stage, now through March 19, 2017. To learn more about the internationally acclaimed play and its cast and creative team, see below.

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LET THE RIGHT ONE IN is a brutal and tender vampire myth told through the turbulence of a coming-of-age romance. Oskar, a lonely boy from a broken home, is bullied at school and longing for friendship. Eli, the young girl who moves in next door, doesn't attend school and rarely leaves home. When a series of mysterious killings plagues the neighborhood, these two young misfits, sensing in each other a kindred spirit, forge a deep connection. But the shocking truth about one of them tests their young friendship-and love-beyond all imaginable limits.

"When I first encountered the National Theatre of Scotland's production of LET THE RIGHT ONE IN in London, it took my breath away," says Alley Artistic Director Gregory Boyd. "LET THE RIGHT ONE IN is a spellbinding piece of theatrical storytelling - both a surprising love story and full of visual astonishment and emotional depth."

This major new production was adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Graeae Theatre: The Solid Life Of Sugar Water) following the international success of the original Swedish novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist and subsequent film. Tony and Olivier Award-winning director John Tiffany (Black Watch, Once) directs. LET THE RIGHT ONE IN is "extraordinarily imaginative...," says TheaterMania. "The play contains one of the single scariest moments ever seen onstage."

The LET THE RIGHT ONE IN cast includes Graeme Dalling (Iris Theatre: Much Ado About Nothing, Etch Theatre: Bulldog) as Jonny, Andrew Fraser (Òran Mór: King John, Macrobert, Stirling: The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot) as Micke, Jo Freer (National Theatre of Scotland: The House of Bernarda Alba, Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off) as Oskar's Mum, Stephen McCole (National Theatre of Scotland: Black Watch, The Wheel) as Halmberg/Mr. Avila, Lucy Mangan (Guttersnipe Theatre: MOONFACE) as Eli, David Mara (National Theatre of Scotland: The James Plays) as Kurt/Jocke/ Nils/ Dad,/Stefan, Angus Miller (Citizens, Glasgow: Trainspotting , Horsecross Arts:Macbeth) as Torkel/Janne/Jimmy, Cristian Ortega (The Lyceum: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, Dundee Rep Little Red and the Wolf) as Oskar, Ewan Stewart (National Theatre of Scotland: Beautiful Burnout, In Time o' Strife) as Hakan.

The creative team includes Olivier Award-winning movement director Steven Hoggett (Black Watch, Beautiful Burnout, American Idiot), music by Olafur Arnalds (Another Happy Day, Gimme Shelter), set and costume design by Tony award-winner Christine Jones (West End: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Pts I & II, Queen of the Night), lighting design by Chahine Yavroyan (National Theatre of Scotland: Anything That Gives Off Light, Royal Shakespeare Company: Dunsinane), sound design by Gareth Fry (National Theatre of Scotland: Black Watch, Be Near Me), and special effects design by Jeremy Chernick (Broadway: American Psycho, Aladdin The Musical).

LET THE RIGHT ONE IN In contains adult content, explicit language, and violence. It is recommended for adults and fearless teens aged 15 and up.

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LET THE RIGHT ONE IN are performances are 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sundays. For more information, please call 713-220-5700 or visit alleytheatre.org. $30+. Student and group discounts available.

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