Markiewitz Audioworks is proud to present "The Masque of the Red Death," a full-cast audio drama inspired by the 1842 short story by Edgar Allan Poe. Originally titled "The Mask of the Red Death: A Fantasy" this story has terrified readers, and now listeners, for nearly 200 years. Having just survived the global pandemic in 2020, this story takes on a new life for those of us who managed to cheat death.

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The Masque of the Red Death follows Prince Prospero and his trusted Viceroy who do everything they can to create a fortress capable of withstanding the great malady sweeping through the land. After six months, Prince Prospero decides to hold a grand celebration to tout his victory over the plague. But, just as Prospero's confidence rises, a mysterious mummer brings his worst fear inside his solitude.

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With some new dialogue, sound effects, original music and a theatrical cast, this story is sure to be a modern classic for fans of scary stories, Poe stories, and great audio theatre!

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Cast:
nBrennan Villados as Prince Prospero
nJason Markiewitz as Viceroy
nJarod Wiggins as the Magistrate
nArie Knyazev as the Palace Guard / Party Guest
nLia Rose as the Dancing Party Girl / Party Guest
nTana Aivaz Colburn as Party Ensemble
nChad Eldridge as Party Ensemble
nDeanne Farinha Eldridge as Party Ensemble
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nMarc Biagi as Death

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Crew:
nCover Artist: Jon Markiewitz - http://jonmarkiewitz.com
nComposer: Ross Bernhardt
nAdditional Music by: Hayden Folker
nDirector/Producer/Sound Design/Script: Jason Markiewitz

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The Masque of the Red Death is a Markiewitz Audioworks production. (C) 2026.

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Edgar Allan Poe's: The Masque of the Red Death

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