The Yocum Institute for Arts Education will host a theatrical event, “Poe’s Unhappy Hour: Interactive Storytelling of the Works of Edgar Allan Poe,” for one night only at 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at Schumo Theater, at 3000 Penn Ave. in West Lawn.
The audience is cordially invited to visit the parlor of Poe’s mother-in-law, Mrs. Maria Clemm, to enjoy an hour of entertainment and camaraderie. In addition to parlor games and readings, Mrs. Clemm is delighted that her dear nephew and son-in-law, the remarkable Mr. Edgar Allan Poe, has offered to share a recitation of some of his most remarkable works, including his ever-popular poem “The Raven.” She is also hopeful that this event will inspire a reconciliation between Mr. Poe and Mr. Rufus Wilmot Griswold, who has agreed to attend.
In addition to several school day performances, there will be a public performance of this theatrical event. The evening will include the audience as the esteemed guests who witness and interact in a performance of heightened storytelling. Selections of famous short stories and poems of Edgar Allan Poe, including “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “The Cask of Amontillado,” as well as poems, including “The Conqueror Worm,” “Annabel Lee,” and “The Raven” will be shared.
The performances will feature Adam Danoff as Mr. Edgar Allan Poe, Joel Gori as Mr. Rufus Wilmot Griswold, Andrea Hart as Mrs. Maria Clemm, and Jeanette Fotis as Mrs. Virginia Clemm Poe. Beverly Houck is the theatrical event’s director, Jeff Cusano with Arethusa Designs is the lighting designer, and Martha VanKouwenberg is the dressmaker and costume designer.
General admission tickets cost $10. Tickets can be purchased online at yocuminstitute.org, by calling 610.376.1576, or in person at the front desk at the Yocum Institute.
You Might Also Like
Rep. Guzman Hosts Annual Black History Month Celebration
