Immersive Poe Experience Coming to Los Angeles

Theatre Obscura LA to present 'Poe: Pulse and Pendulum' with blindfolded audience members

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Los Angeles audiences will soon have the opportunity to experience Edgar Allan Poe's tales of terror in a uniquely immersive way. Theatre Obscura LA will present 'Poe: Pulse and Pendulum,' a production from Millet Creative Media, beginning March 20th. The performances will feature adaptations of Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart' and 'The Pit & the Pendulum,' with audience members blindfolded during the show.

Why it matters

Immersive theatre seeks to heighten engagement by removing the traditional barrier between performer and audience. By utilizing darkness and sound, Theatre Obscura LA aims to create a deeply personal and imaginative experience for attendees, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in Poe's classic tales of horror.

The details

Theatre Obscura LA is a new immersive theatrical experience created by Paul Millet, one of the creators of Wicked Lit. The production will be presented at The Count's Den in downtown Los Angeles (1039 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90015) with 12 performances scheduled between March 20 and April 12, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 8pm.

  • The production will begin on March 20, 2026.
  • The final performance is scheduled for April 12, 2026.

The players

Theatre Obscura LA

A new immersive theatrical experience created by Paul Millet, one of the creators of Wicked Lit.

Paul Millet

The creator of Theatre Obscura LA and a co-founder of Unbound Productions, the company behind the popular immersive production, Wicked Lit.

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What’s next

Tickets for 'Poe: Pulse and Pendulum' are now on sale and can be purchased through the Theatre Obscura LA website.

The takeaway

This unique immersive production of Poe's classic tales of terror promises to offer Los Angeles audiences a truly one-of-a-kind theatrical experience, blending the power of darkness and sound to heighten the suspense and imagination of the audience.