Theatrical Event: Poe’s Unhappy Hour

Location: Yocum Institute for Arts Education, Schumo Theater
Address: 3000 Penn Avenue, West Lawn PA 19609
Show Title: Poe’s Unhappy Hour, Interactive storytelling of the works of Edgar Allan Poe

Showtime:
Friday, October 27, 2023 at 7 PM 

Tickets:
$10 General Admission 
Purchase Online at yocuminstitute.org, by calling 610.376.1576, or in person at the front desk at the Yocum Institute. 

About the Show:
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” & “The Cask of Amontillado” as well as poems including “The Conqueror Worm,” “Annabel Lee” and “The Raven” will be shared.

Featuring:
Adam Danoff as Mr. Edgar Allan Poe 
Joel Gori as Mr. Rufus Wilmot Griswold
Andrea Hart as Mrs.Maria Clemm
Jeanette Fotis as Mrs. Virginia Clemm Poe
Director: Beverly Houck 
Lighting Designer: Jeff Cusano with Arethusa Designs
Dress Maker and Costume Designer: Martha VanKouwenberg

Contact: Jamie Lambert
E-mail: jlambert@yocuminstitute.org