Enter the Shadows! Edgar Allan Poe Returns to Clay Hill Farm
Prepare for an evening of gothic splendor and psychological terror as Edgar Allan Poe: Masquerade, a
dinner theater experience returns to Clay Hill Farm Restaurant. Local favorite Kirk Simpson invites
guests to dine while descending into the darkest corners of the human mind, with a unique program
featuring Poe's most famous tales of dread and revenge.
In a unique twist designed to heighten the suspense, audience members are encouraged to arrive wearing
a mask, acting as silent, masked observers to the evening's macabre proceedings. "The mask changes the
dynamic entirely," says Simpson "It pulls the audience out of their role as passive viewers and makes
them phantoms within the story-silent courtiers at Prince Prospero's side or hidden witnesses to a
murderer's confession. It creates an atmosphere of shared secrecy that is both thrilling and unsettling."
"I love to see the audiences faces as I tell a particular story," says Simpson, "seeing them squirm in their
seats, especially while they enjoy exquisite fare such as Clay Hill Farm's famous Prime-Rib while I
weave a tale of pre-meditated murder...it's fantastic!"
POE: Masquerade offers a progressive journey into terror, balancing theatrical spectacle with deep
psychological intensity:
- The Masque of the Red Death: The evening begins with this tale of luxurious, doomed revelry,
setting the stage for the night's masked theme.
- Hop-Frog: A powerful allegory of revenge against a corrupt and arrogant ruler, a story that
resonates with timely themes of justice and retribution.
- The Tell-Tale Heart: A descent into a killer's paranoia and confession right before your eyes
and table.
- The Raven: The unforgettable, haunting finale, providing a lingering sense of gothic despair to
close the evening.
Guests will order and enjoy dinner while the performance unfolds around and among them, blending the
reality of a fine dining experience with the fantasy of a chilling literary world perfect for the Halloween
and Fall Season.
WHERE: Clay Hill Farm Restaurant, 220 Clay Hill Rd, Cape Neddick, ME 03902
Tickets for EDGAR ALLAN POE: MASQUERADE are $25 per person, plus the cost of food and
beverage. $35 per person food/beverage minimum.
WHEN: Evening performances are at 6 p.m. while matinee shows are at 1 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes
prior to showtime.
The shows kick off Halloween Eve, Thursday, October 30th at 6pm! Other evening shows include
Halloween Night, Friday, October 31st, Monday November 3 and 10 and Thursday November 6.
Matinees include Saturday November 1 and Sunday November 9.
Reservations are required. Call (207) 361.2272 and visit www.ClayHillFarm.com for more details.

URL:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3308504-2?pid=10413

Price: General Admission: USD 25.00

Category: Food / Drink | Restaurants

Date and Time: Thursday October 30, 2025 at 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Venue details: Clay Hill Farm, 220 Clay Hill Road, Cape Neddic, York, Maine, 03902, United States