Bram Stoker's

JEWEL OF THE SEVEN STARS

Adapted by Riki Mitakides

September 17 - 26, 2026

Set against the mysterious backdrop of 1930s Egypt, this thrilling new stage adaptation of Bram Stoker's The Jewel of Seven Stars follows a daring archaeological expedition that awakens an ancient royal secret buried beneath the sands. As ambition collides with the supernatural, the line between history and horror begins to disappear. Blending gothic suspense, Egyptian mythology, and classic adventure, this original adaptation from Gem City Groundlings delivers an unforgettable theatrical experience filled with mystery, curses, and timeless intrigue.

CAST

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Jaicie Graham

Margaret Tawney

Jaicie Graham is so excited to return to Gem City Groundings for their 2026 season! Her previous roles include Tybalt (Romeo and Juliet), Oberon (A Midsummer Night's Dream), Jessica (The Merchant of Venice), as well as many non-Shakespeare roles. Outside of theater, she is a writer working to publish her first book, and she enjoys playing the piano and watching zombie movies with her husband and pit bull. She hopes you enjoy the shows and that you come back for future productions!

Aeson Liddic

Eugene Corbeck

Aeson is a teen actor based in the Dayton, Ohio area with a growing passion for Shakespearean theatre. His past roles include Paris in Romeo and Juliet (Star Crossed Productions), Dromio of Syracuse in A Comedy of Errors (Gem City Groundlings,) Joseph in It’s Wonderful Life, as well as Mercutio and Ross in select scenes from Romeo and Juliet and the Young Siward in Macbeth (Gem City Groundlings), as well as the Narrator in the recent production of Puffs at his high school. He is excited to be in his third production with Gem City Groundlings! He’s also like to sincerely thank his mother and father for their constant encouragement and support.