The Tell-Tale Heart

The Tell-Tale Heart adapted by Robert Mason

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Drama
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7 - 12 minutes
2 M, 3 Any (5 actors possible: 0-3 W, 2-5 M)
Set: A living room.

Turned mad by the sight of his neighbor's eye, Burke kills the old man and cautiously hides the body. However, despite his cleverness, will Burke be able to escape his own insanity? Read More

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Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.
Standard Edition $13.99
Standard Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

Turned mad by the sight of his neighbor's eye, Burke kills the old man and cautiously hides the body. However, despite his cleverness, will Burke be able to escape his own insanity?

(This play can also be performed as part of the full-length play An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.)

  • Drama
  • |
  • 7 - 12 minutes
  • 2 M, 3 Any (5 actors possible: 0-3 W, 2-5 M)
  • Set: A living room.

Production History

DEC 13, 2024 - DEC 14, 2024
Omaha Burke High School
Omaha, NE United States
Omaha Burke High SchoolOmaha, NE United States
JAN 19, 2024 - JAN 20, 2024
Elder Performing Arts Center
Memphis, TN United States
Elder Performing Arts CenterMemphis, TN United States
OCT 05, 2023 - OCT 05, 2023
Caesar Rodney High School
Camden-Wyoming, DE United States
Caesar Rodney High SchoolCamden-Wyoming, DE United States
FEB 26, 2021 - FEB 27, 2021
Vernon Hills High School
Vernon Hills, IL United States
Vernon Hills High SchoolVernon Hills, IL United States
MAY 08, 2019 - MAY 11, 2019
University Of Northwestern-Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN United States
University Of Northwestern-Saint PaulSaint Paul, MN United States
MAY 04, 2019 - MAY 04, 2019
Chaminade Julienne High School
Dayton, OH United States
Chaminade Julienne High SchoolDayton, OH United States
MAY 31, 2018 - JUN 02, 2018
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA United States
Whatcom Community CollegeBellingham, WA United States
MAY 04, 2018 - MAY 04, 2018
Batavia High School
Batavia, IL United States
Batavia High SchoolBatavia, IL United States
MAR 02, 2018 - MAR 03, 2018
Ames Middle School
Ames, IA United States
Ames Middle SchoolAmes, IA United States
FEB 10, 2018 - FEB 10, 2018
D.A. Hulcy STEAM Middle School
Dallas, TX United States
D.A. Hulcy STEAM Middle SchoolDallas, TX United States
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