THRILLER AT TERRACE HILL: BLOOD-READ POEBy JACQUELINE DEVINE 2008 On a bleak October night, when Halloween creeps closer in the shadows of the calendar, Terrace Hill transforms itself into a Gothic silhouette against the pale moonlight.
The Terrace Hill Foundation and Repertory Theater of Iowa invite you to attend a night of thrilling dramatic readings from the twisted mind of Edgar Allan Poe. Poes classic tales of terror and his hauntingly romantic poetry are among the worlds most recognized works of literature. They will make your spine tingle the evenings of October 16, 17, 18, 24, and 25. Blood Read Poe will be presented under the artistic direction of Joseph Leonardi.
The short and troubled life of Poe was greatly betrayed and his reputation damaged by a jealous posthumous biography written by a man thought to have been a friend. In spite of the wreckage, Poe is the acknowledged inventor of the modern detective story and was one of the shaping forces of American literature through his work on several magazines as editor, critic and contributor.
Juxtaposed with the thrills of Act I, Blood-Read Poe will turn your emotions upside down with laughter in Act II. The second part of the performance is the Midwestern premiere of Claustrophilia (the love of enclosed spaces). This one-act dark comedy centers on the marriage of Poe to his young cousin. The play was written by Amy Freed and has enjoyed a popular run in San Francisco. Each evenings performance will be followed by a dessert reception.
The premiere performance on October 16 will be preceded by a private reception at East Village Books. This reception will include a brief introduction to the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe, presented by actor, literary scholar and Terrace Hill Society member John Zickefoose.
Thriller at Terrace Hill: Blood-Read Poe makes a great adult Halloween party. No planning or work required on the part of your office, organization, or book club. Just call and make reservations. Seating is limited to 50 per evening. Tickets are $40 per person. Premiere tickets are $60 per person. To make reservations by check or credit card, call 515-280-3450.
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