About This Production

This deliciously dark and compelling drama is about one of America’s most haunting poets, Edgar Allan Poe. The play opens on the night before his untimely death as Poe undertakes a desperate wager to save his life. He must unravel an intricate puzzle that draws him into the macabre dreamland of his own stories and poems. Enjoy a riveting tour de force performance with a twisted ending you never saw coming.

  • Steven Lane as Poe performing The Black Cat
  • Steven Lane performing The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar
  • Steven Lane as Edgar Allan Poe
  • Steven Lane as Poe performing The Cask of Amontillado
  • Steven Lane as Poe performing The Cask of Amontillado
  • Steven Lane as Poe performing The Bells
  • Steven Lane as Poe solving a Cipher
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Critic and Audience Reviews

The acting performance was amazing! The entire team did an outstanding job! I was there in the room with Poe and the experience was encompassing!

-Audience Member

...the darkness delights.

-Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel

Steven Lane was riveting!

-Audience Member

Creative Team

Director: Cynthia White***
Scenic Designer: Chris McKinney
Lighting Designer: Rob Siler**
Costume Designer: Alison Reid
Costume Manager & Wardrobe: Denise R. Warner
Wig Stylist: Denise R. Warner
Costume Special Thanks: Stephanie Stachow and Debbie Warner
Sound Designer: Britt Sandusky
Producer & Cinematographer: Jim Helsinger
Post Production Manager: Christian Knightly
AEA Stage Manager: Paige Gober*

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association
**Member of United Scenic Artists
***Member of Member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society

Meet the Cast

Steven Lane

Steven Lane*

Edgar Allan Poe