Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) is setting the stage and the mood for Halloween weekend by bringing “The Twisted Tales of Poe” to life at the Auburn University Chapel. The show will run Saturday the 28th through Halloween night.
Select stories from Edgar Allen Poe will be told in the form of a staged radio drama, complete with live sound effects and music, created live on-stage by Foley artists. It takes us back to the hey-day of American Radio programs of the 1940s. Witness “The Tell–Tale Heart,” “The Cask of Amontillado,” The Black Cat,” and of course, “The Raven,” all come to life before your very eyes and ears! Originally produced by public television station KTWU in Kansas, “Twisted Tales of Poe” has been performed throughout North America.
Terry Kelley, AACT President and director of the show says, "this experience is a lot of ‘firsts’ for us- our first time staging stories by Poe, our first time at the University Chapel, and our first Halloween show. I think people will really enjoy these classic America horror stories. I think we forget how creepy-good Poe is. It's always exciting and challenging to perform in a new space, and this chapel has its own ghost story- a bonus ghost! I look forward to people coming out and enjoying the experience.”
Performance Dates & Times:
- Sunday - October 29th at 2:00 p.m.
- Monday - October 30th at 6:30 p.m.
- Monday - October 31st at 8:30 p.m. (a special Halloween night show)
All shows will be at the Auburn University Chapel located at 139 South College Street, Auburn, AL. Costumes are encouraged!
Ticket Information:
- $12 for adults
- $10 for children, students and seniors.
- Call 334-246-1084 or visit www.auburnact.org for ticket purchases and more information.
- Email info@auburnact.org for group rate information.
AACT is a non-profit volunteer organization. AACT offers multiple opportunities to get involved and depends on the time and energy of many wonderful people from within the community. There’s something for everyone! Please visit www.auburnact.org to find the volunteer interest form or email info@auburnact.org to get involved. Follow AuburnACT on Facebook or keep up to date at www.AuburnACT.org for the latest information on auditions, volunteer opportunities, tickets, and more.