Electric Poe presented by The Coterie

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Electric Poe

by Edgar Allan Poe

Adapted by R.H. Wilhoit

Directed by Amanda Kibler

Just in time for Halloween, Electric Poe returns to Union Cemetery to showcase R.H. Wilhoit once again captivating audiences as the master of the macabre. This year, Wilhoit looks at Poe through the eyes of Poe’s rival writer, Rufus Griswold. Written as an obituary by Griswold for Poe, highlighted stories include “The Raven” and “William Wilson”. Treat yourself and your family to superb acting accompanied by atmospheric underscoring in front of Union Cemetery’s “Holding Vault,” built in 1857 in Kansas City’s oldest public cemetery.

for families with AGES 10+

Approx. Length: 60 Minutes

Special Performances

• Opening Night: October 18 at 6:30 pm

Union Cemetery Guided Tours

REKINDLED THIS YEAR: Learn all about the historical significance of Union Cemetery and the many important figures in KC history that are buried in the Kansas City’s oldest public cemetery with a guided pre-show tour with a member of the Union Cemetery Historical Society (UCHS). Limited space available for tours before select performances. Simply select a show and tour combination ticket when purchasing. Tour participants will meet 90 minutes prior to showtime.  Each tour will last approximately 60 minutes.