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An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe adapted by Robert Mason

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Drama
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70 - 85 minutes
4 W, 8 M, 2 Any (12-52 actors possible: 4-16 W, 8-43 M)
Content Notes: Some mild violence.
Set: Simple representative sets: three step units, couch and chair, large dining table with chairs.

Enter the wonderfully creepy world of Edgar Allan Poe with six faithful adaptations of some of his most haunting works. From old favorites such as The Cask of Amontillado and The Tell-Tale Heart to lesser known gems like The Oblong Box and The System of Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether, this collection of short plays represents Poe at his most horrifying. Read More

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Enter the wonderfully creepy world of Edgar Allan Poe with six faithful adaptations of some of his most haunting works. From old favorites such as The Cask of Amontillado and The Tell-Tale Heart to lesser known gems like The Oblong Box and The System of Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether, this collection of short plays represents Poe at his most horrifying.

To purchase this book of 6 plays, click "Order this play" above. To perform an individual play, click on its title below:

  • The Cask of Amontillado
  • The Purloined Letter
  • The Fall of the House of Usher
  • The System of Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether
  • The Oblong Box
  • The Tell-Tale Heart

    • Drama
    • |
    • 70 - 85 minutes
    • 4 W, 8 M, 2 Any (12-52 actors possible: 4-16 W, 8-43 M)
    • Content Notes: Some mild violence.
    • Set: Simple representative sets: three step units, couch and chair, large dining table with chairs.
    • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-325-0

    • Production History

    APR 10, 2025 - APR 13, 2025
    Wilkes Playmakers
    North Wilkesboro, NC United States
    		Wilkes PlaymakersNorth Wilkesboro, NC United States
    JAN 24, 2025 - FEB 01, 2025
    Mason High School Theater
    Mason, OH United States
    		Mason High School TheaterMason, OH United States
    NOV 21, 2024 - NOV 24, 2024
    ORiGiN Theatrical (Australian Christian College)
    Riverstone, NSW Australia
    		ORiGiN Theatrical (Australian Christian College)Riverstone, NSW Australia
    NOV 08, 2024 - NOV 09, 2024
    East High School Waterloo
    Waterloo, IA United States
    		East High School WaterlooWaterloo, IA United States
    OCT 25, 2024 - OCT 26, 2024
    Oswego High School Drama Club
    OSWEGO, NY United States
    		Oswego High School Drama ClubOSWEGO, NY United States
    OCT 24, 2024 - OCT 28, 2024
    Century High School
    Pocatello, ID United States
    		Century High SchoolPocatello, ID United States
    OCT 24, 2024 - NOV 03, 2024
    Monterey Peninsula College Theatre Department
    Monterey, CA United States
    		Monterey Peninsula College Theatre DepartmentMonterey, CA United States
    OCT 04, 2024 - OCT 12, 2024
    STAAR Theatre at Antoinette Hall
    Pulaski, TN United States
    		STAAR Theatre at Antoinette HallPulaski, TN United States
    APR 24, 2024 - APR 24, 2024
    ORiGiN Theatrical (St Patrick's College - Ballarat)
    Ballarat, VIC Australia
    		ORiGiN Theatrical (St Patrick's College - Ballarat)Ballarat, VIC Australia
    NOV 17, 2023 - NOV 19, 2023
    Seton LaSalle Catholic High School
    Pittsburgh, PA United States
    		Seton LaSalle Catholic High SchoolPittsburgh, PA United States
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