- DATE & TIME Oct 18 - Oct 25, 2026 2:00 PM
- LOCATION Nesbitt-Elliott Playhouse
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ALL-IN PRICE(S)
$62-$72
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR SENIORS, STUDENTS & EDUCATORS (WITH ID)
Presented by Southwest Shakespeare Company
This October, the veil between the living and the dead grows thin as Southwest Shakespeare Company proudly presents Whispers In The Dark, a theatrical production dedicated to the haunting works of Edgar Allan Poe.
Moving beyond simple recitation, Whispers In The Dark transforms Poe’s most iconic gothic stories into a visceral, multi-sensory experience. From the rhythmic heartbeat beneath the floorboards in The Tell-Tale Heart to the claustrophobic dread of The Cask of Amontillado, the production uses inventive staging, haunting soundscapes, and a versatile ensemble cast to explore the fragile psyche of Poe’s most famous narrators.
Performances:
Sunday 10/18 at 2:00pm
Sunday 10/25 at 2:00pm
Purchase a 2026-27 Bard Card ticket package and save!
Presented by Southwest Shakespeare Company
This October, the veil between the living and the dead grows thin as Southwest Shakespeare Company proudly presents Whispers In The Dark, a theatrical production dedicated to the haunting works of Edgar Allan Poe.
Moving beyond simple recitation, Whispers In The Dark transforms Poe’s most iconic gothic stories into a visceral, multi-sensory experience. From the rhythmic heartbeat beneath the floorboards in The Tell-Tale Heart to the claustrophobic dread of The Cask of Amontillado, the production uses inventive staging, haunting soundscapes, and a versatile ensemble cast to explore the fragile psyche of Poe’s most famous narrators.
Performances:
Sunday 10/18 at 2:00pm
Sunday 10/25 at 2:00pm
Purchase a 2026-27 Bard Card ticket package and save!
Plan Your Visit
Mesa Arts Center is located at One East Main Street in Downtown Mesa, at the southeast corner of Main and Center Streets.
Information and seating charts for each theater at Mesa Arts Center.
Open Tuesday–Saturday, 12–5 PM
Call 480-644-6500 or email boxoffice@mesaartscenter.com
Downtown Mesa parking can be limited during busy events. Parking is $10 and is available in our south lot or in the Sirrine Street Garage (only open for public parking after 5 PM on weekdays, and anytime on the weekends). To secure an accessible parking spot, we strongly recommend arriving at least one hour before showtime.
From sensory kits to assisted listening devices, Mesa Arts Center is committed to making its performances and facilities accessible to all our patrons.
Learn more about all our accessibility offerings here.
All visitors are subject to screening upon entry.
Theater Events Bag Policy:
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, each patron is allowed to bring one bag into the facility. This includes purses, backpacks and similar personal items.
Exceptions:
Medical bags and other essential items required for health or accessibility are exempt from this limit. These items will not count toward your one-bag allowance.
Bags must be no larger than 18"x14"x8"
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Oct 18, 2026
2:00 PM
Oct 25, 2026
2:00 PM
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