About this episode
The episode features a comedic story by Poe about a vain young man who experiences mistaken identity due to his refusal to wear glasses.
Written by Jade Greene and performed and recorded live at the Poe Room of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, “The Spectacles” is one of Poe’s comedies (yes, he wrote comedies!). In this story, a vain young man changes his name to try to inherit a fortune from a distant relative. He falls in love with a seemingly beautiful woman at the opera, but because he refuses to wear his glasses, he gets mixed up in a case of mistaken identity. Featuring the voices of Adam R. Adkins, Bri Caelleigh, Sarah Bella Joyce, Jade Greene, John Sadowsky, and Alex Zavistovich. Directed by Alex Zavistovich, with original music composition, sound design and production by James D. Watson. Made possible in part by The Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, Creative Baltimore Fund.
People in this episode
Guests: Jade Greene, Adam R. Adkins, Bri Caelleigh, Sarah Bella Joyce, John Sadowsky, Alex Zavistovich
Topics covered
- comedy
- mistaken identity
- romance
- Poe
Keywords
- Poe Room
- Enoch Pratt Free Library
- original music
- sound design
Sponsors
The Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Spectacles
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