A young doctor falls under the spell of Poe's classic tales William Wilson • The Cask of Amontillado • The Tell-Tale Heart • Ligeia • The Masque of the Red Death. This show is available for daytime performances for schools and groups. $15; $10 for students & groups.

Although, best known for his novels, A Scarlet Letter and The House of Seven Gables, Nathaniel Hawthorne was also a prolific short story writer. The Hawthorne Sampler features three Hawthorne's stories: The Prophetic Pictures, Lady Eleanor's Mantle and his most famous short story, Young Goodman Brown, showcasing Hawthorne's use of nature -- its primitiveness, and as a source of inspiration, American historical themes, his use of gothic elements and allegory. Hawthorne is widely credited by scholars as being America's first professional writer. This new show is being developed as a tour offering to area high schools and colleges; teachers are encouraged to attend. Free.

George Bernard Shaw, who for years only permitted his plays to be produced in America by Hedgerow’s Jasper Deeter. Philadelphia actors Lenny Haas and Mary Lee Bednarek lead the cast in a reading which brings alive Shaw's poignant examination of marriage that was generations ahead of its time, leaping beyond an examination of male/female relationships and deepening our understanding of human need. Free.

An interactive study of modern woman, her need for her own unique voice and the mundane challenges that keep her shackled in contemporary society -– a work in progress designed for audience participation. Free.

This musical about the Underground Railroad, directed by Michael White and featuring Newton Buchanan, Demetria Joyce Bailey, Alan Kutner, is based on true events that took place in Philadelphia between 1885-1855. The show was initially workshopped at Hedgerow Theatre in 2000 and has subsequently been further developed in New York City. It is under consideration for a future Hedgerow production; the new reading will help explore its further development. Free.