Edgar Allan Poe's: The Masque of the Red Death
"Markiewitz Audioworks is proud to present 'The Masque of the Red Death,' a full-cast audio drama inspired by the 1842 short story by Edgar Allan Poe. Originally titled 'The Mask of the Red Death: A Fantasy' this story has terrified readers, and now listeners, for nearly 200 years. Having just survived the global pandemic in 2020, this story takes on a new life for those of us who managed to cheat death.
The Masque of the Red Death follows Prince Prospero and his trusted Viceroy who do everything they can to create a fortress capable of withstanding the great malady sweeping through the land. After six months, Prince Prospero decides to hold a grand celebration to tout his victory over the plague. But, just as Prospero's confidence rises, a mysterious mummer brings his worst fear inside his solitude.
With some new dialogue, sound effects, original music and a theatrical cast, this story is sure to be a modern classic for fans of scary stories, Poe stories, and great audio theatre!
Cast:
Brennan Villados as Prince Prospero
Jason Markiewitz as Viceroy
Jarod Wiggins as the Magistrate
Arie Knyazev as the Palace Guard / Party Guest
Lia Rose as the Dancing Party Girl / Party Guest
Tana Aivaz Colburn as Party Ensemble
Chad Eldridge as Party Ensemble
Deanne Farinha Eldridge as Party Ensemble
And
Marc Biagi as Death
Crew:
Cover Artist: Jon Markiewitz - http://jonmarkiewitz.com
Composer: Ross Bernhardt
Additional Music by: Hayden Folker
Director/Producer/Sound Design/Script: Jason Markiewitz
The Masque of the Red Death is a Markiewitz Audioworks production. (C) 2026."
Jason Markiewitz (Author), Arie Knyazev, Brennan Villados, Chad Eldridge, Deanne Farinha Eldridge, Jarod Wiggins, Jason Markiewitz, Lia Rose, Marc Biagi, Tana Aivaz Colburn (Narrator)
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