Murder By Poe
Directed by Lori Neill
Audition Dates
Sunday, May 17 – 5:30 PM
Tuesday, May 19 – 6:00 PM
Auditions will be held at The Historic Masonic Theatre 514 Hancock Street in Downtown New Bern
An Invitation to Audition
If you’ve been looking for a show that blends suspense, storytelling, and dark humor, we hope you’ll come audition for Murder By Poe.
Inspired by the stories and characters of Edgar Allan Poe, this production invites actors into a strange and shadowy world filled with mystery, madness, theatricality, and wit.
This is a highly ensemble-driven piece where many performers will take on multiple roles and help create the atmosphere and storytelling of the show together. It’s a chance to play boldly, explore character work, and lean into both the eerie and the absurd.
Whether you’re an experienced performer or auditioning for the first time, we hope you’ll join us.
Come ready to play. Bring your imagination, your instincts, and your sense of dark humor.
We can’t wait to see what you bring into the house.
About the Show
Adapted from the stories of Edgar Allan Poe, Murder By Poe follows a lost young woman who stumbles into a house filled with murderers, haunted souls, and infamous Poe-inspired characters.
As each mysterious figure tells stories of crime, madness, and mayhem, she must unravel the secrets of the house, and the strange man guiding her deeper into its shadows.
Blending suspense, theatrical storytelling, and dark comedy, this unique adaptation reimagines some of Poe’s most unforgettable characters and tales.
Please note: while humorous in tone, the production contains violent themes and gothic subject matter that some performers may find uncomfortable.