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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre

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The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre is a 501(c) organization, and the only theatre dedicated to adapting Poe’s work for the stage, broadcast, and in schools for literacy.

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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Alexander the Pretty Good with another display of mentalism and telekinesis on television news, to promote this Saturday’s appearance with the Maryland Ensemble Theatre: www.dcnewsnow.com/living-local...
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The Poe Magic Show with ‘Alexander the Pretty Good’
Alexander Zavistovich, artistic director of The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre, is presenting a series of stage performances that combine comedy and mind reading to highlight the life of author E…
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
October 10, 8:30 in Frederick. Alexander the Pretty Good. Better than average mental magic with a dash of Edgar Allan Poe. Tickets: ci.ovationtix.com/35900/produc...
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Looking for something to do in NYC on June 14 and 22? See Jennifer Restak in “DON’T TELL” at The Rat theatre in DUMBO. Jennifer is mounting a movement-based version of Poe Theatre’s radio drama “The Tell Tale Heart.” June 14 and 21st @ 7:30 pm Tickets: www.jenniferrestak.com/actingdirect...
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Alexander the Pretty Good. June 7, noon, Guilford Hall Brewery. So much better than nothing at all. Tickets on our website.
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
ONE DAY ONLY: JUNE 7, 12 PM Have you ever seen somebody bend a spoon IN YOUR HAND, using just their mind? How about re-sealing and completely re-filling an EMPTY beer can? You want that guy around at parties... One day only at the Guilford Hall Brewery ticketstripe.com/events/47941...
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
I'm going to be on WJZ on June 5 to promote this show and do a mind-reading thing or two. Help spread the word. For tickets scan the QR code or visit www.poetheatre.org
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Doomsday 2026 is this Saturday. I was interviewed about it by NPR. You can hear the interview on All Things Considered today through Saturday, or on our YouTube channel, immortalized for posterity. Follow the link. To support us, visit our web site. youtu.be/rxG9wvkeFKg?...
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
This Saturday, May 16 at 5 PM: Night Circus Cirque performance and mind-reading with an Edgar Allan Poe flair. One show only. Our last performance sold out entirely, so get your tickets today! www.eventbrite.com/e/night-circ...
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
A quick reminder to tune in to WYPR, 88.1 in Baltimore at 6 PM TONIGHT, for Poe Theatre on the Air, on WYPR Presents Radio Theatre. Two full hours of Poe radio dramas, including “Some Words with a Mummy,” “Never Bet the Devil Your Head,” and “The Masque of the Red Death.”
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
The State of Maryland has given a Governor’s Citation to The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre’s Doomsday 2026, our fifth annual non-stop Poe Readathon, which goes noon to noon, May 16-17. We could use your support. Here’s how you can help: givebutter.com/c/u1NW60
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
The new phone books are here! Check out YouTube for our a doomsday livestream on May 16. youtu.be/XBFWnszuuhw?...
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Doomsday 2026, May 16-17: See You Soon!
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
If you’re wondering how you can help support our Doomsday 2026 Poe Reading Marathon, consider buying a ticket to the return of Night Circus, 5 pm on May 16, while the readings are taking place outside. A portion of every ticket sale goes to help out Doomsday. www.facebook.com/share/1B7TFp...
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Credibility and recognition for five years of hard work on our annual Doomsday Poe Readathon. We thank the mayor for his attention to what we’ve built over the years. Coming May 16-17.
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Coming March 14 for one night only: “Night Circus,” the first-ever collaboration of In the Dark Circus Arts and the National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre. Cirque performance, magic, mind-reading and Poe! Tickets are going quickly, so get yours today! www.facebook.com/share/1KvePr...
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
The future of theater is in collaboration. mdtheatreguide.com/2026/02/thea...
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Theatre News: National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre Collaborates with In the Dark Circus Arts and Everyman Theatre
Lifting All Boats: March 14, 2026 and May 14, 2026 Performances Provide Programming to Jointly Support the Local Theater Community BALTIMORE, FEBRUARY 23, 2026 – In the local Maryland live theater com
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
“NIGHT CIRCUS.”   TICKETS: tinyurl.com/4ns5xpbx   See your favorite In the Dark Circus Arts performers bookend a magic and mind-reading show with their thrilling aerial work. Then Alexander the Pretty Good will pick your brains with his magical skills.
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Cirque performance and mind-reading in the first collab from two Baltimore theaters. March 14: Night Circus. www.facebook.com/share/1C9KjS...
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
🕯️ Celebrating Poe — Chicago Edition 🕯️ Our friends at Ballet 5:8 are hosting Poe Masquerade on January 24 in the Chicago area — an immersive, interactive evening inspired by Edgar Allan Poe and offering a sneak peek of their upcoming full production premiering this April. Ticket: The Poe Masquerade
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Last three shows of “a Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe.” Caption this.
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
One seat left on Friday night, five on Saturday night, and then we’re sold out. (Note: Spambots are posting in the comments trying to sell tickets they “can’t use” at cost. We’ve checked them all, and they’ve all been bogus. Don’t fall for it.) Tickets: ticketstripe.com/events/44181...
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A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Pro tip, or life hack, or something: Tickets still available for tomorrow’s 8 pm performance of “A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe,” including PWYC. Pickings getting slim for the rest of the run, so shake a Raven’s tail feather! See you tomorrow! Tickets: ticketstripe.com/events/44181...
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A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
I speak with Jen Franciotti of WBAL-TV, Baltimore's NBC affiliate, about "A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe," at the Motor House Theater now through December 21. A genuine critical and audience favorite. Get tickets while you can. youtu.be/HAs1Rd5jy-8?...
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Thanks to cast member Oz Heiligman for the great idea. “A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe” closes December 21. A five-star hit for both critics and audience members. Tickets still available: ticketstripe.com/events/44181...
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
“There is no better way to spend an evening at the theater in Baltimore.” This makes a trifecta of critical raves for “A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe,” this time from Maryland Theatre Guide. Read for yourselves. We’ll see you soon! mdtheatreguide.com/2025/12/thea...
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Theatre Review: ‘A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe’ presented by the National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre at The Motor House
Everyone knows the story of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” A grumpy miser is visited by a variety of ghostly spirits who take him on a journey of his past, present, and future—and r
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
FIVE STARS “A glorious blending of the macabre meets the holidays…” “Do not delay in booking your tickets in advance” A second critical rave for “A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe,” and we’re thrilled. Read for yourselves, and we’ll see you soon! www.theatrebloom.com/2025/12/a-ch...
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A Christmas Carol For Edgar Allan Poe at The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre - TheatreBloom
“Bills don’t care about the holidays, Virginia.” Not quite the same ring as that line about truly there is a Santa Claus. But then again, this isn’t exactly your grandfolks’ Christmas Carol either. A ...
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
“Thrilling and first- rate…” “brilliance abounds…” The first review for “A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe” is in, and it’s a hit. Read for yourselves, and we’ll see you soon! dctheaterarts.org/2025/12/07/a...
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‘A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe’ is thrilling and first-rate
The new play presented by the National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre is bound to be a holiday classic.
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Fingers crossed AGAIN: It looks like WBAL-TV, Baltimore’s NBC affiliate, will be doing a taping on Wednesday morning with me at Motor House Theater to learn more about “A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe,” which opens TONIGHT. Tickets: ticketstripe.com/events/44181...
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A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
As a last-minute special for this coming Saturday’s 8 pm performance of “A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe,” we’re releasing a coupon for 75 PERCENT OFF any ticket price. Use coupon code SATURDAY75. Bring friends. It’s four for the price of one! Tickets: ticketstripe.com/events/44181...
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A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Fingers crossed: it appears that WJZ, Baltimore’s CBS affiliate, will be interviewing Alex Zavistovich in the 9 AM hour to learn more about “A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe” Tickets: ticketstripe.com/events/44181...
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
This giving Tuesday, if you can, please consider us. www.broadwayworld.com/giving/The-N...
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Donate to The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre in Baltimore
Learn how you can donate to The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre in Baltimore via BroadwayWorld's Non-Profit donation database for Giving Tuesday and beyond.
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
More wonderful preview coverage of “A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe,” this time from Aliza Worthington and Baltimore Fishbowl. The show opens December 5 at Motor House Theater: baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/poe-...
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A very Baltimore mash-up from Poe Theatre
"A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe" is uniquely Baltimore and tells the story of Poe's life in the beloved holiday format.
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Preview coverage of “A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe” from Amanda Gunther and TheatreBloom. The show opens December 5 at Motor House Theater: www.theatrebloom.com/2025/11/bah-...
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Bah. Nevermore. An interview with Mark Kamie The Director of A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe - TheatreBloom
All that we see or seem, is but a dream within— BAH. HUMBUG! Wait a minute… that’s not right. Let me try again. The scariest monsters are the ones that would rather die? Then they’d better do so and d...
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
For those in need, we’ve set aside 10 “pay-what-you-can” tickets every night, at a recommended price of $5 each. Please act soon to purchase yours while there are still some left. Enjoy “A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe,” and happy holidays! ticketstripe.com/events/47611...
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Less than a month before “A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe” opens in Baltimore! youtu.be/BEu9M1s98Jg?...
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Poe Mourns Virginia at Christmas
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Opening December 5. Tickets available now! ticketstripe.com/events/47611...
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Opening December 5. Tickets available now! ticketstripe.com/events/47611...
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Poe fans in Baltimore and around the world! If you celebrate Halloween, have an extra treat tonight with a radio drama adaptation of The Pit and the Pendulum. From your friends at The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre. Streaming everywhere: www.npr.org/podcasts/749...
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
This one is NOT one to be missed. SEATING IS LIMITED. Get your tickets today! Stephen Smith returns to the US from his home in the UK after an award-winning turn at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for his “One Man Poe” production. facebook.com/events/s/per...
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Performing Poe
Event in Baltimore, MD by National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre on Monday, October 13 2025
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Just in time for the holidays, the National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre web site now has a merch page! New items are being added all the time, so let us know if there's anything you'd like to see. Buy your cool Poe Theatre stuff by going to www.poetheatre.org/category/all...
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All Products | poe-theatre
Get your National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre merchandise here! New products are introduced often. Come back soon to add to your collection.
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Poe told by Dickens, opening December 5: www.facebook.com/share/16xP11...
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Poe Theatre company member Siobhan Beckett is performing in two shows with our friends at Mercury Theater in Station North: The Dumb Waiter in September and Hamlet/Black Parade in October. Contact Mercury Theater for more information, and join us in congratulating Siobhan on this great lineup!
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Today’s the day! Guilford Hall Brewery at 5 PM, the mindreading talent of Alexander the Pretty Good, blowing minds and dropping Poe ticketstripe.com/events/33810.... A great way to end the weekend. Get your tickets now! ticketstripe.com/events/33810...
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Alexander the Pretty Good: Magic of Words
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
SUNDAY, JULY 20, 5 PM GUILFORD HALL BREWERY TICKETS: www.poetheatre.org Come see "Alexander the Pretty Good," a really decent mind-reader (and one of the top 1,000 mind-readers in all of Baltimore!). Watch as he gloriously manages expectations! It’s like a whole big thing. youtu.be/QiGGlrjRm_A
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Thanks to all who came to our mentalism and mindreading show yesterday. If you missed it, the next show is at Guilford Hall Brewery July 20. We guarantee, it’s pretty good. www.facebook.com/share/1BC9qk...
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
June 27, at 8 pm, at the Mercury Theater in Station North for one night only: “Alexander the Pretty Good: Magic of Words” A family-friendly mindreading show from The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre. Get your ticket today: ticketstripe.com/events/35291...
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Get your tickets today for this funny and offbeat mentalism and mindreading show, June 27 at 8 PM at Mercury Theatre in Station North. Tickets on our web site at www.poetheatre.org
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National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre @poetheatre.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Our Doomsday 2025 partners are getting the attention they deserve. This news story from Nashville TV applauds the participation of our first-time partners Six Degrees of Edgar Allan Poe. We’re already making plans for 2026 — our fifth anniversary! youtu.be/pKfz-lK0ltU
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