FAQ: A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe - Baltimore Theater Production

What is ‘A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe’ about?

It’s a play that mashes up the life of Edgar Allan Poe with the structure of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol,’ telling Poe’s story up to the last days of his wife Virginia Clemm and the lessons he learned about love and happiness one December night.

Who wrote and commissioned this play?

The play was commissioned by The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre and written by Zac Pensol, with both being past winners of The International Edgar Allan Poe Festival ‘Saturday Visiter’ Award.

When and where are the performances taking place?

The show runs from December 5 to December 21, 2025, with 12 performances at Baltimore’s Motor House Theater located at 120 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201.

How can I purchase tickets for the show?

Tickets are available on www.poetheatre.org or https://ticketstripe.com/events/592107736357896.

Who are the key cast members in this production?

The cast includes Baltimore-based actors Jade Green, Oz Heiligman, Sarah Bella Joyce, Rocky Nunzio, Anthony Parker, Ian Blackwell Rogers, Mallory Shear, and Alex Zavistovich.

What is the performance schedule for the show?

The show runs for 12 performances across three weekends with evening shows at 8 pm and matinees at 2 pm on December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21, 2025.

Who is behind the creative direction of this production?

The creative team includes Mark Kamie (Director), Adam R. Adkins (Assistant Director), Katherine Ross (Production Manager), Ronald Malone (Stage Manager), James Raymond (Set Design), James D. Watson III (Sound Design), Andy Walling (Lighting Design), Sarah Bella Joyce (Costumes), and Siobhan Beckett (Makeup).

What organization is producing this play and what is their background?

The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is producing the play. They are the only company in the world dedicated to adapting Poe’s works onstage, on the air, and in the classroom, best known for their ‘Poe Theatre on the Air’ radio drama series.

Why is this production considered significant for Baltimore?

According to Poe Theatre Founder Alex Zavistovich, this innovative production is ‘destined to be a Baltimore holiday tradition’ and represents ‘a new spin on a timeless classic that’s perfect for Baltimore,’ with funding support from the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts.