The Literature Department in celebrating Edgar Allan Poe's birthday with a performace of Susan DiPronio's “Poe-sers”.

“Poe-sers”  is an autobiographical performance piece. The stories of four personas: child, teenager, woman and The Raven - the one watching them all. She is a keeper of secrets who finds a soulmate in Edgar Allan Poe. The rhythmic counting of OCD helps to keep her in control of sanity. Bonding to books and an allegiance to the poems of childhood are the glue which holds her, slightly, together. - Susan DiPronio

Enjoy a dark and gothic Poe filled afternoon at the library and don't forget to browse our Poe booklist. The performance will take place on the 4th floor in the Skyline room.

More about the artist:

Susan DiPronio has a broad artistic practice as a poet, filmmaker, playwright, performer, and photographer. They conduct free memoir writing workshops for women who are seriously ill, adults and children with HIV, LGBTQIA+ Elders, those who are houseless and trauma victims.

Susan lives in Philadelphia where she founded Pink Hanger Presents, dedicated to giving voice to the unique life experiences of women. A breast cancer fighter/ warrior, Susan has been featured in articles on the struggles of those affected by breast cancer in the LGBT community in Curve, U.S. News and World Report and Cancer Today.