A Tell-Tale Tale: The Stories & Poems for Edgar Allan Poe [Central Library]

No one tells a story quite like the Great Edgar Allan Poe! In "A Tell-Tale Tale," these spooky and clever stories and poems will come to life before your very eyes. Presented by the Bright Star Touring Theatre, this is a show you won't want to miss!

With a mastery of language that few can match, Edgar Allan Poe’s stories and poems are as impactful today as they were in the 19th century when they were written. This show blends rich language with expert storytelling to produce a rich language arts experience. Stories include “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Raven,” “The Bells,” and more!

Bright Star Touring Theatre is a national touring theatre company based in North Carolina with a mission to challenge, engage, and delight audiences all over the world.

Parental Advisory for Younger Audiences

Please note: "A Tell-Tale Tale: The Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe" features themes and content inspired by the original works of Edgar Allan Poe, including suspenseful and spooky material such as “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “The Raven.” While the presentation is age-appropriate for middle-grade students and designed to align with language arts standards, some content may be unsettling for younger children.

We encourage parents and guardians to consider whether this material is suitable for younger children and to use their discretion when attending with younger audience members.

You may also like the following events from Calcasieu Parish Public Library:

• Next Wednesday, 1st October, 10:00 am, 📜 Tidbits of History: Ball Family Legacy Revisited in Lake Charles
• Next Thursday, 2nd October, 04:00 pm, A Tell-Tale Tale: The Stories & Poems of Edgar Allan Poe [Sulphur Library] in Sulphur

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