| KILLING AN EVENING WITH EDGAR ALLAN POE Starring John Kevin Jones Returns to the Merchant's House Museum This Fall | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 05:56 pm EDT 08/15/24 | |
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| Summoners Ensemble Theatre in association with the Merchant's House Museum Presents the Return of John Kevin Jones In Helmed by Artistic Director Rhonda Dodd 12 Performances Only! October 31-November 8, 2024 Summoners Ensemble Theatre, in association with the Merchant's House Museum, announces the return of Killing an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe. The haunting one-man show that debuted to great acclaim in 2018 will play 12 performances this fall at the Merchant's House Museum (29 E. 4th Street, Manhattan). At selected performances an exclusive pre-show reception, "Raise a Glass with Edgar," will offer a taste of Amontillado and more of Mr. Poe's poetry. John Kevin Jones and director Dr. Rhonda Dodd (creators of the annual holiday production A Christmas Carol at the Merchant's House) once again summon Edgar Allan Poe to life to tell his classic tales in the landmark 1832 double parlors of the Merchant's House Museum, New York City's only 19th century family home preserved intact, inside and out. Tickets are priced $65-$75 and are now on sale at www.merchantshouse.org and www.summonersensemble.org Seating is strictly limited to 40 per performance. In 1845, Edgar Allan Poe lived on Amity Street (now W. 3rd Street) just blocks from the Merchant's House. His publication of "The Raven" had brought him instant fame and invitations to the city's most fashionable literary salons. Join John Kevin Jones (A Christmas Carol at the Merchant's House) in the Merchant's House Museum's double parlor, set for a 19th century funeral complete with casket, for a hauntingly memorable performance of Poe's, "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Cask of Amontillado," "The Angel of the Odd" and, of course, "The Raven." It will be a bone-chilling evening of irrational revenge, obsession and premeditated murder, dismemberment, and the very, very dark. * "Raise a Glass with Edgar" (a pre-show reception) is offered at * SELECT PERFORMANCES ONLY *. Attend a reception in the 19th century kitchen with Mr. Poe (John Kevin Jones) and sip a glass of the infamous Amontillado as Mr. Poe shares his poems "Annabelle Lee" and "Alone." The 19th century family room, kitchen, and garden (weather permitting) of the Merchant's House Museum will be open to guests during the reception. Look for the "Raise a Glass with Edgar - reception" ticketing option. Strictly limited to 20 guests. * $30 per person. Killing an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe's performance schedule is: Thursday, October 31 at 7:00PM * Thursday, October 31 at 9:30PM Friday, November 1 at 7:00PM Saturday, November 2 at 6:00PM Saturday, November 2 at 8:30PM Sunday, November 3 at 6:00PM Tuesday, November 5 at 7:00PM Wednesday, November 6, at 7:00PM * Thursday, November 7 at 7:00PM * Friday, November 8 at 7:00PM * Saturday, November 9 at 7:00PM Sunday, November 10 at 6:00PM For more information, please visit www.summonersensemble.org and www.merchantshouse.org. A person in a suit Description automatically generated JOHN KEVIN JONES – Kevin is the executive director of Summoners Ensemble and a member of Actors Equity Association, SAG, and the Dramatists Guild of America. New York: A Christmas Carol at the Merchant's House (SET), Whitman In Love! (Merchant's House Museum), Nothing But Trash (TFTNC) Jeffrey (starring Bryan Batt - Lincoln Center) The Winter's Tale and The Caucasian Chalk Circle (Hipgnosis Theatre). Regional: The Pavilion (American Stage), Othello (Arkansas Rep), The Rivals, All My Sons (Kentucky Rep), Angels in America, Gross Indecency (Playhouse on the Square). BA in Theatre Performance from the University of South Florida and MFA in Theatre Directing from the University of Memphis. DR. RHONDA DODD (Director) – An award winning actor, technician, and director, Rhonda made her New York acting debut with Terese Hayden and Jacqueline Brookes' Workshop in Tennessee Williams' Period of Adjustment. She spent 10 years working at Circle in the Square Theatre School, mostly as Associate Director, while acting and producing around town and regionally. She is a proud member of Actors Equity and The Playground Experiment – a fun forum for theatre artists to explore, test, and showcase new work while finding inspiration and support from the community that it creates. Dr. Dodd is the Artistic Director of Summoners Ensemble Theatre whose mission is to promote recognition of diverse non-profits through collaborative works with performing artists. EDGAR ALLAN POE (January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) – American writer, editor, and literary critic, he is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly in the genres of mystery and horror. Poe is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the American literary canon and is known for his dark and atmospheric style. SUMMONERS ENSEMBLE. Founded by a group of actors who studied together at Circle in the Square Theatre School's Professional Acting Training program, Summoners Ensemble joined the ranks of New York theatre companies in 1993. Created as a collaborative to allow the members to share in all of the functions needed in running a theatre company, Summoners remains a collective effort as we jointly produce theatrical events with other non-profits or as we find ourselves acting and directing, writing and producing. As part of this mission, Summoners is now in its 12th year of producing our Executive Director and Artistic Director's adaptation of A Christmas Carol at the Merchant's House in alliance with the Merchant's House Museum. MERCHANT'S HOUSE MUSEUM. Under threat from development next door for 12 years, the 1832 landmark Merchant's House Museum is fighting for its survival! The Merchant's House is a National Historic Landmark and, in New York City, distinguished as one of only 121 buildings that have landmark status for both its exterior and interior. It is the city's only 19th century family home preserved virtually intact, with original family furnishings and personal belongings. With unparalleled authenticity, the House offers an intimate glimpse of the domestic life of a prosperous merchant family and their Irish servants in mid-19th century New York. Please take 30 seconds to submit a letter to help SAVE the Merchant's House! |
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