Killing an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe 26-27

In 1845, Edgar Allan Poe lived just blocks from the Merchant's House, on Amity Street (now W. 3rd Street).The publication of “The Raven” brought him instant fame and invitations to the city's most fashionable literary salons. Join John Kevin Jones (A Christmas Carol at the Merchant's House, Whitman in Love) in the Merchant’s House Museum’s 19th century, candlelit double parlor for a hauntingly memorable performance. It will be a bone-chilling evening of irrational revenge, obsession and premeditated murder, dismemberment, and the very, very dark.

Poe has even more to say this season with two new tales of terror, “The Black Cat” and “The Devil in the Belfry.” The production will alternate these two stories with “The Cask of Amontillado” and “The Angel of the Odd” expanding Poe’s dark and macabre world while retaining “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “The Raven” at all performances.

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* A pre-show reception, “Raise a Glass to Edgar,” is offered at select performances only. Join actor John Kevin Jones in the Merchant’s House Museum’s 19th-century kitchen and raise a glass in honor of Poe’s legacy. Enjoy a glass of punch and even sample the infamous Amontillado. Jones will delve into the darker corners of Poe’s genius with haunting performances of “Annabel Lee,” and “Alone," accompanied by a performance from “Saw Lady” Natalia Paruz. The kitchen, family room, and garden (weather permitting) of the Merchant’s House Museum will be open to guests during the reception. Strictly limited to 20 guests. $30 per person. Step back in time for some chilling poetry and a touch of mystery… if you dare.

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