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Drama
Full-length, 70-85 minutes
4 females, 8 males, 2 either
(12-52 actors possible: 4-16 females, 8-43 males)
$75.00 per performance; $9.99 per book
NOTE: Each piece in this anthology can be licensed and performed separately.
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
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Drama
Full-length, 80-90 minutes
2 females, 3 males (5-9 actors possible: 0-9 females, 0-9 males)
$75.00 per performance; $8.99 per book
Edgar Allan Poe stands alone in the flickering darkness of his mind, trying desperately to convince himself -- and us -- that he's not mad. The spell he weaves brings us a highly theatrical adaptation of four tales Poe himself considered his best: "The Raven," "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Pit and the Pendulum," and "The Tell-Tale Heart." Enter the world of Poe and check your heartbeat at the door.
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| "Gripping and ghoulish... The atmospheric production seamlessly blends a quartet of Poe's immortal tales and poems into a chilling excursion into all-consuming fear." |
| --Montgomery Times Daily |
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Drama
Short, 35-45 minutes
1 female, 6 either (7-15 actors possible: 1-15 females, 6-15 males)
$35.00 per performance; $7.99 per book
Three of Edgar Allen Poe's most terrifying tales are given fresh life in this adaptation, designed as a customizable contest perfect for any production group. Which is scariest -- the poisonous resentment of The Cask of Amontillado, the paranoid hallucinations of The Tell-Tale Heart, or the entombed madness of The Fall of the House of Usher? The audience plays judge in this chilling and atmospheric trio.
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Drama
Short, 12-17 minutes
1 female, 3 males
$35.00 per performance; $9.99 per book
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.
Madeline -- Roderick Usher's only living relative -- is buried in the family vault after her sudden death. Are the scratching sounds that ensue the result of premature burial, or Roderick's growing insanity?
(This play can also be performed as part of the full-length play An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.)
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Drama
Short, 7-12 minutes
2 males, 3 either (5 actors possible: 0-3 females, 2-5 males)
$35.00 per performance; $9.99 per book
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.
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.)
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Drama
Short, 10-15 minutes
2 males
$35.00 per performance; $9.99 per book
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.
Montresor holds a horrible grudge against Fortunato, a rich man with a penchant for wine and parties. On the night of a festival, Montresor seeks revenge by using a rare cask of Amontillado as a lure.
(This play can also be performed as part of the full-length play An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.)
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Drama
Short, 10-15 minutes
1 female, 5 males, 3 either (9 actors possible: 1-4 females, 5-8 males)
$35.00 per performance; $9.99 per book
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.
When a possibly scandalous letter is stolen from the Queen, the police suspect the Prime Minister to be the culprit. However, when searches of his house fail to produce any evidence, it is up to Detective Dupin -- the Sherlock Holmes of his day -- to save the reputation of the Queen.
(This play can also be performed as part of the full-length play An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.)
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The Oblong Box adapted by Robert Mason
Based on the story by Edgar Allan Poe |
 
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Drama
Short, 12-17 minutes
3 females, 6 males, 2 either (9-11 actors possible: 3-5 females, 6-8 males)
$35.00 per performance; $9.99 per book
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.
While traveling on the SS Independence, Renelle runs into an old friend from college. However, Renelle is surprised to find that Cornelius has not only gone through a change in personality, but is also transporting a very large piece of cargo. Renelle suspects a famous painting, but could the box's contents be something darker?
(This play can also be performed as part of the full-length play An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.)
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Drama
Short, 15-20 minutes
4 females, 17 males (12-21 actors possible: exactly 4 females, 8-17 males)
$35.00 per performance; $9.99 per book
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.
During his vacation in France, Lemonde decides to visit a lunatic asylum known for its unique practices. However, Lemonde soon finds that its famous "System of Soothing," which allows lunatics to walk outside their cells, makes it difficult to distinguish the keepers from the inmates.
(This play can also be performed as part of the full-length play An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.)
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Drama
Full-length, 60-70 minutes
3 females, 3 males (6-13 actors possible: 3-8 females, 3-5 males)
$75.00 per performance; $8.99 per book
Heartbroken by the idea of losing his beloved wife, Virginia, who lies dying in their small country cottage, Edgar Allan Poe relives his past and writings as he copes with poverty and grief. From a tumultuous relationship with his foster father to the excruciating guilt felt by the servant in "The Tell-Tale Heart," Poe is taken over by his darkest memories and fantasies, including his most famous works "The Pit and the Pendulum," "The Cask of Amontillado," and "The Raven."
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