Edgar Allan

The Coldharts—MTC Up the Alley

Shows like this are why I love the Fringe. It is such an interesting concept and was executed to perfection. Katie Hartman plays a young Edgar Allan Poe, sent off to boarding school, whose plan to ascend to the top of class is stymied by another Edgar Allan played by Nick Ryan. Much of the story is told by songs played by Katie on the ukulele, and her haunting vocals set the mood wonderfully. Both actors movements and expressions combined with the great costumes really add to the performance. I won’t give away any of the rest of the story, but it definitely comes to a Poe inspired conclusion.

Murray Hunter