This fall, The Coterie brings an Edgar Allen Poe masterpieces to life during Tell-Tale Electric Poe, a special live reading event.
Photo: Jordan Rice and courtesy of The Coterie Theatre
This is a unique theatrical event for families with ages 10 and olde. Electric Poe features two of Edgar Allan Poe’s best-known works with atmospheric electric guitar underscoring by Rex Hobart and R.H. Wilhoit as the main characters in each of the pieces.
In the style of an 1850’s orator, presented readings for Electric Poe 2022 include and several Poe poems and the oft-requested:
The Premature Burial: A short horror story with the main character expressing concern about being buried alive.
Tell-Tale Hart: One of Poe’s most well known short stories, this piece is related by an unnamed narrator describing a murder committed.
Electric Poe Schedule for 2022
Previous Electric Poe performances were held outdoors at the “holding vault” near the entrance of Kansas City’s Union Cemetery. This year, Electric Poe moves indoors to The Coterie Theatre.
Photo: The Coterie Theatre
Performances are scheduled for select nights October 20 – October 30, 2022.
Each Electric Poe performance last about 50 minutes. Available times are:
Thursday, October 20: 7 p.m.
Friday, October 21: 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 22: 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 23: 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Thursday, October 20: 7 p.m.
Friday, October 21: 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 22: 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 23: 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Electric Poe Admission
Tickets to Electric Poe are on sale through the Coterie’s box office at 816-474-6552 or by purchasing online.
Adults (age 19+): $15
Children and Full-time Students: $12
Seniors (age 55+): $12
Prices above do not include e-ticket delivery fees of $3.
Special Engagement: The Coterie’s ELECTRIC POE
Electric Poe Location & Parking
Electric Poe moves outside from Kansas City’s Union Cemetery to inside at the Coterie Theatre.
The Coterie Theatre is located on level one of the Crown Center shops, located at 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO..
Parking in Crown Center’s retail garage is FREE with validation and is only a few steps steps away from The Coterie’s front door.
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