WICKED TAVERN TALES

A 19th century tavern proprietor and barmaid narrate three yarns of mystery and murder, with characters from each story appearing and breathing life into the words of their storytellers. A 65-minute play adapted from “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Cask of Amontillado” and “The Black Cat” by Edgar Allan Poe.

“A celebration of all things spooky…the writing leaves you with thoughts and feelings to...
A 19th century tavern proprietor and barmaid narrate three yarns of mystery and murder, with characters from each story appearing and breathing life into the words of their storytellers. A 65-minute play adapted from “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Cask of Amontillado” and “The Black Cat” by Edgar Allan Poe.

“A celebration of all things spooky…the writing leaves you with thoughts and feelings to contemplate afterwards. However, you may want to hold off on such contemplation until after you have turned on all the lights.” –Offoffonline.com *Critic’s Pick
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WICKED TAVERN TALES

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Manhattan Theatre Source, NYC
    ,
    2006

Production History

  • University
    ,
    Carroll College, MT
    ,
    2014
  • Professional
    ,
    Manhattan Theatre Source, NYC
    ,
    2007