Dark Library: Edgar Allan Poe

Welcome to the Dark Library. We’ve been expecting you.

This chilling chapter of our story invites willing guests on a 75-minute journey into the shadowed imagination of Mr. Edgar Allan Poe. Within the tomes of our library, his most haunting poems are brought back to life through movement, scent, and an original score — a feast for the senses unlike any other.

Much like a tasting menu, each poem will also be paired with a specially crafted cocktail. Four (4) craft concoctions have been specifically imagined to pair with each tale. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic pairing options are available.

Keep quiet and see you in the library.

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Secure Your Passage

Reserved – $69.99
Step into the Dark Library and experience all four crafted cocktail pairings, each designed to reflect the essence of a Poe tale.

VIP Experience – $119.00
Gain priority seating and a heightened presentation of the cocktails, guiding you deeper into Poe’s shadowed world.

All guests must be 21+ with a valid ID. Non-alcoholic pairings are available.

The Dark Library returns October 10 – November 9, 2025.

Fridays & Saturdays: 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Sundays: 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM
The journey lasts 75 minutes with no intermission.

The Storytellers:
Narrating the evening is Greg Baldwin, the celebrated voice actor known as Uncle Iroh (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Aku (Samurai Jack), and featured in the Coen Brothers’ Hail, Caesar!

Performances by Paul Stanko as Man, Nia Johnson as Annabel Lee, Jaylen Harvey as The Pendulum, Jan Redondo as The Sea, and Katherine Powers as The Raven.

Directed by Jennifer Oundjian and Graham Wetterhahn
Original Composition by Cooper Baldwin
Choreography by Emily DePauw and Jennifer Oundjian
Story by Sara Beil

Immersive Design By Sara Beil and Parker Sela

About the Dark Library

The Dark Library is an experimental series focused on the artistic exploration of literary figures through an intersection of multisensory mediums, including cocktails, dance & movement, and experiential design.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

After Hours Theatre Company, 5628 Vineland Avenue, Los Angeles, United States

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