Murder by Poe

by Jeffrey Hatcher
Based on stories by Edgar Allan Poe

August 7–16 | PG‑13






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A mysterious woman seeks refuge in a shadowy house, where she encounters strangers with haunting tales to tell. Each story—drawn from Poe’s most chilling works—intertwines into a tapestry of suspense and mystery. The eerie atmosphere and clever storytelling make for a thrilling, family-appropriate evening.

CAST:

The Woman
Julia Sears
C. Auguste Dupin / The Old Man
Drew DeKeyrel
Roderick Usher / Minister
Gabe Thompson
Cat
Kyle Taylor
Cat’s Wife
TBD
Heart / Accent Actor
Avalon Willowbloom
Marie Roget / Ensemble
Tabitha Oles
Billie Wilson / Ensemble
Elle Winchester
The Queen / Madame Roget / Mrs. Clemm
Suzanne Braswell
Inspector / Ensemble
Jazmin Roberts
The Zoo Man / Prefect
Esteban Lopez
Police Officer / Ensemble
Pam Kobre

CREW:

Director
Pam Cantrell
Producer
Jacque Cohoon
Stage Manager
Emma Terronez
Sound Designer
Gabe Thompson
Dialect Coach
Suzanne Braswell
Costume Designer
TBD
Lighting Designer
TBD
Set Design
TBD
Props Design
TBD
Poster Design
Jacque Cohoon


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