Midsummer Night's Scream July 31, 2009

A manically energetic, dramatic tribute to the Master of the Macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, in celebration of his bicentennial. Witness some of Poe's darkest and most riveting tales spun live, onstage in a rich tapestry of terror and suspense.

We'll take you on a psychological thrill ride down Poe's unique "murderer's row" of anti-heroes in such classic tales as "The Cask Of Amontillado," and "The Tell Tale Heart." You'll cringe as hapless victims endure the trials and tribulations of ill fortune in stories such as "The Pit And The Pendulum," and "Berenice."

You'll emerge from this exploration of Poe's dark world with a renewed appreciaton for the artistry and genius of one of America's most influential literary craftsmen.
A substantial portion of the proceeds go to benefit the Edgar Allan Poe Museum and the Byrd Theatre Foundation.

Another performance will take place on Saturday, August 1 and 1pm.

Official Website: http://www.hauntsofrichmond.com/whatsnew.htm#scream