Dec 07 2014
Nightfall with Edgar Allen Poe
Those who aren’t on my mailing list may not have caught the fact that I’m currently working on a graphic novel adaptation of the works of Edgar Allen Poe. It seemed imperative, therefore, that I see Nightfall with Edgar Allen Poe by Molotov Theatre Group at DC Arts Center. It too is an adaptation of several of Poe’s stories, performed in a small venue on an intimate scale, and both my wife and I enjoyed it very much. It leads off with The Raven, which is pretty good but probably the weakest of the pieces. The strongest is their rendition of The Tell-Tale Heart, which features some truly impressive makeup and brilliant choreography. Unfortunately I believe this run is now over, but perhaps it will be reprised at some point.
Here are a few sketches I did during the performance (some minor spoilers).
The playbill credits the following:
Elliot Kushner – Poe
Matthew Marcus – Edgar, Policeman 1
Adam Adkins – Roderick Usher, Policeman 2
Stacy Whittle – Madeline Usher
Yoni Gray – The Raven, Sante
Jen Bevan – Lenore, Old Man
Eric Coble as scriptwriter, Mark Kamie as Director, Gregory Martin as composer/sound designer, Jen Bevan as choreographer and costume designer, Pete Vargo on lighting, Brian McDEermott on set design, Production Stage Mgr Katherine Offutt, Alex Zavistovich Board President and Fights/Props/Effects, and Emily Gray as Run Crew / Props Mistress.
Excellent job, all!
These are wonderful, and we are proud of and flattered by your interest in our show.
Youre welcome back any time, and I truly hope we can find a way to collaborate in the future!
Best wishes,
Alex Zavistovich