The Fall of the House of Usher

 Adapted and Dramatized by TIM KELLY (From the classic thriller by Edgar Allan Poe)

October 9–18, 2025

When Ethan Powell responds to an urgent summons from a childhood acquaintance, he finds himself a solitary guest in the foreboding Usher mansion. A mysterious ailment has possessed Roderick Usher, lord of the manor, which has resisted all medical treatment and  threatens to extinguish the line of Usher forever. As dark secrets surface, the line between reality and nightmare begins to blur, and the story unfolds into a chilling meditation on mortality and the destructive power of the human mind. If you’re looking to conjure up
some Halloween spirit, then join us for this chilling horror story brought to you by the Master of the Macabre.

• Due to the intimacy of 2nd Stage and the proximity of the stage to the door and seating area, there will be NO LATE SEATING. Please plan ahead as the exterior doors are locked promptly at 7:30 pm. Refunds not available due to late arrival.
• 2nd Stage is wheelchair accessible via our elevator, however, there is no space for wheelchair parking to watch the show. Patrons must be willing to transfer to a seat (steps involved) if they would like to attend a 2nd Stage production. 

  Running time: estimated 2 hrs 

“Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.

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