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Ophelia’s Jump Theatre Presents

Nevermore - The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allen Poe

written and composed by Jonathan Christenson

October 7 through 29, 2023

"Exquisitely stylish . . . a gothic fantasia.”

New York Times

Just in time for the Halloween season, Ophelia’s Jump Productions (OJP) presents Nevermore - The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allen Poe with music and lyrics by Jonathan Christenson, a unique and wildly theatrical musical combining haunting music and poetic storytelling to chronicle the fascinating life of iconic American writer Edgar Allen Poe. The production will be performed at the Ophelia’s Jump Studio Theater, located at 2009 Porterfield Way, Suite H, in Upland, from October 7 through 29, 2023.

Directed by OJP Founding Artistic Director and recent award recipient of the LA Drama Critics Circle (LADCC) Gordon Davidson Award Beatrice Casagrán, this unique theatrical musical experience is staged in an evocative Grand Guignol/Tim Burtonesque style with imaginative lighting, dynamic staging, and poetic rhythms – the magical world of Edgar Allan Poe is brought to life in an utterly captivating night of theatre that blends fact and fiction, nightmare and waking life. 

A literary rock star of his day, Poe struggles with tragedy and addiction, poverty and loss, yet produces some of the world's most original, visionary and enduring literature before dying in unexplained circumstances at the age of 40. At once gorgeous and grotesque, Nevermore explores the events that shape Poe's character and career, blurring the line between fact and fiction--after all, as Poe himself writes, "All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream."

"Theatrical genius! Reminds you of Tim Burton gone wild.”

Calgary Herald

"????! Achieves the atmosphere of a vivid, unsettling dream.”

London Telegraph

NEVERMORE -  THE IMAGINARY LIFE AND MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF EDGAR ALLEN POE

Book, Music and and Lyrics by Jonathan Christenson

Directed by Beatrice Casagrán

Produced by Tony Becker and Karen Sapio

Featuring: Molly Billman, Vanessa Gamble, Spike Pulice, Chloe Reyes, Kenn Schmidt and Gerry Tonella,

Location: 2009 Porterfield Way, Suite H, Upland, CA 91786 

Regular Run - October 7 through 29, 2023
 

Online ticketing available at opheliasjump.org. 

Please call 909-734-6565 for tickets and information on group discounts.

About Ophelia’s Jump

Ophelia’s Jump is an award-winning, non-profit regional theatre company based in Claremont and performing in Claremont and Upland. Ophelia’s Jump Productions was founded in 2013 by women and queer artists and educators who believe that the purpose of theatre is to create unending conversations, spark imagination, incite conscience, and elicit a visceral response. OJP aims to invigorate the creativity and intellect of our community by working with local and regional artists to tell compelling stories and educate new generations of theatre lovers. Ophelia’s Jump is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.

Additional information available at opheliasjump.org or info@opheliasjump.org

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