4th Annual San Diego PoeFest
Write Out Loud is gearing up for the 4th Annual San Diego PoeFest, in performance from October 29 - 31 at the in Sherman Heights. This historic Queen Anne Victorian was named "The Palace of the Arts" by Jessie Shepard, the musician, spiritualist and author who designed it in 1887.
TIX https://writeoutloudsd.com/poefest/ or or by calling 619-297-8953
Write Out Loud Artistic Director, Veronica Murphy shared “We are beyond excited to partner with Friends of Villa Montezuma to share this newly designed literary experience AND this beautiful historic Victorian home with our patrons. A PoeFest Host will lead each group of 13 guests through three separate interactive experiences as they explore the mansion, culminating in an encounter with the master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe.”
Performances take place October 29, 30 and 31 at 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. During the 75 minute experience, visitors will enjoy
- Literary Séance with Madame Philomena - featuring Rhianna Basore
- Mephistopheles & Faustus - featuring Monique Gaffney and Eddie Yaroch
- Dr. Frankenstein’s Laboratory - featuring Paul Maley and John Garcia
- Encounter with Edgar Allan Poe - featuring Travis Rhett Wilson
Guests will be hosted and guided by the mansion’s staff, Walter Ritter, Rachael VanWormer and Pamela Brittain.