The Séance of Edgar Allan Poe

July 16 – 25

The Ghost Museum – Berlin, MD

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ABOUT THE SHOW

Naut Human Productions presents Penny's Dreadful Parlour: The Séance of Edgar Allan Poe at the Ghost Museum in Berlin, MD for a limited engagement July 16–25, 2026.

Step beyond the veil and into an intimate Victorian séance where the line between performance and the supernatural begins to blur. Guided by renowned medium Penny Dreadful and her devoted assistant, guests are invited to join a candlelit gathering dedicated to contacting one of history's most beloved and mysterious authors: Edgar Allan Poe.

As the evening unfolds, strange phenomena begin to emerge. Spirits stir, forgotten memories surface, and the presence of Poe himself seems to draw ever closer. Blending immersive theatre, séance traditions, psychological illusion, audience participation, and the macabre world of Poe's writings, this one-of-a-kind experience invites guests to become part of the ritual itself.

Will the circle succeed in summoning the legendary poet... or awaken something else entirely?

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

July 16–18 and July 23–25, 2026

Thursday Performances
6:00 PM & 8:00 PM

Friday & Saturday Performances
6:00 PM, 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM

VENUE

The Ghost Museum
Berlin, Maryland

All performances take place standing around Penny’s traveling séance table.

AUDIENCE INFORMATION

The museum will open 30 minutes prior to each performance for guest arrival and exploration.

Runtime is approximately 60 minutes and includes a brief 10-minute intermission, during which guests are invited to explore the museum's exhibits and enjoy refreshments.

Recommended for ages 13+. Contains darkness, theatrical fog, sudden noises, audience participation, supernatural themes, séance rituals, and discussions of death and the macabre.

This is an immersive theatrical experience. Guests should expect to be standing and moving throughout portions of the museum.

Please note: Guests must climb a flight of stairs to access the primary performance space. Due to the historic nature of the building, there is no elevator access. Public restrooms are located on the street level below the museum and may be accessed during pre-show and intermission.

Capacity is extremely limited and advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended.

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A black and gold tarot card spread on a dark surface, with a hand covered in jewelry pointing to 'The Poet' card. To the side, a lit candle in a holder casts a warm glow, creating a mystical atmosphere.
A black raven perched on an old book next to a lit candle with melting wax and smoke, on a dark textured background.
A magical scene with a crystal ball emitting electric sparks, flanked by four lit candles on ornate candlesticks, and tarot cards titled "The Raven," "The Heart," "The Poet," "The Mask," and "The Red Death" arranged around a dark table.

The dead whisper back…