The Poe shows were, once again, a tremendous success! Enthusiastic, sold-out houses, congrats are still pouring in. It was a wonderful Celebration from my opening remarks to "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar" to "Berenice" to poetry read by Mr. Poe himself, to the final toast to Poe! Photos will be forthcoming. Now, it's the hideous dropping of the veil, the return to everyday reality. But we're already on for next year, I'm working on a totally unrelated script, and thinking of getting my company back on its feet (or, more precisely, on the road, as I'm thinking more in terms of a touring company than staying resident at the DC Arts Center, although we'll probably still use DCAC to "workshop" our productions). The possibilities are almost daunting for a man with no ties to bind him...
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shewulf:
I love edgar allan poe. Hes such a great poet.
edmark:
Awwwwwwwww, thanks Johnny! You keep a folder of my work? that's sweet. I don't really know what the deal was with that. I really thought I hit all the criterion......How are you doing? By the way, I wish I could have come see your shows. I love Poe and you have such a passion for his work, I'm sure the shows were great!
talk soon!
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