Darryl Maximilian Robinson Shares Video of Poe's The Conqueror Worm at Levitt Pavilion at The Excaliber Shakespeare Company Los Angeles Archival Project

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Chicago-born and LA-based Thespian Darryl Maximilian Robinson ( a 1997 Chicago Joseph Jefferson Citation Award Winner as Outstanding Actor In A Principal Role In A Play for his work with his multiracial chamber theater The Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago in Athol Fugard's 'Master Harold And The Boys' and a 2015 / 2016 Los Angeles Elate Season Ticket Holder Best Actor Award Nominee for his work at North Hollywood's Lincoln Stegman Theatre in Tad Mosel's classic one-act of life in The Theatre 'Impromptu' ) recently released a new video theatre version of Edgar Allan Poe's classic poem 'The Conqueror Worm' In Los Angeles.

As an experienced stage performer, adaptor and director of the works of 19th-century American literary master Edgar Allan Poe, classically-trained thespian Darryl Maximilian Robinson ( the Founder, Artistic Director and Producer of both The Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago and The Excaliber Shakespeare Company Los Angeles Archival Project ) has always relished an opportunity to bring the Gothic poet to new audiences. And his prevously released "street theatre"-style video renditions of 'Annabel Lee' at Santa Monica Pier and 'El Dorado' at LA's Bruce Lee Statue in Chinatown reflect this.

Now, Darryl Maximilian Robinson has endeavored to give lovers of the poet's words " A Little Poe In The Park" with his new video offering of 'The Conqueror Worm' presented on the outdoor stage of The Levitt Pavilion in Los Angeles' MacArthur Park.

Photographed, videotaped and Edited by longtime ESC Member and fellow actor Danny Belrose on Tuesday July 19th of 2022, Darryl Maximilian Robinson's latest addition to the gallery of short classics by The Excaliber Shakespeare Company Los Angeles Archival Project is a stage interpretation of Poe's poem that addresses the inevitability of decay and death.

A recent winner of a 2022 Making The World Happening Award for his numerous online theatre-related offerings at Allevents.in as well as 2019 Broadwayworld Chicago Award nomination for Best Performer In A Musical or Revue ( Resident Non-Equity ) for his critically-praised performance of the dual roles of The Chairman Mr. William Cartwright and Mayor Thomas Sapsea in the 2018 Saint Sebastian Players of Chicago revival of Rupert Holmes' Tony Award-winning Best Musical Whodunit 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood ' as well as numerous other honors during his 48-season-long career in the performing arts, Darryl Maximilian Robinson has spent several years presenting and touring and serving as The Narrator and Host of an evening of the works of Edgar Allan Poe entitled 'The Raven And Six Other Points Of Interest' which was staged at intimate venues in Chicago, Illinois, St. Louis, Missouri and Louisville, Kentucky.

His new rendition of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Conqueror Worm' is currently available online for viewing.
Ages: 18 and older.

An Award for Online Theatre-related Offerings: Darryl Maximilian Robinson was named a winner of a 2022 Making The World Happening Award for his online performance offerings at Allevents.in.

Pondering Poe: Veteran stage actor and play director Darryl Maximilian Robinson considers his choices upon the outdoor stage of Levitt Pavilion in LA's MacArthur Park for the video shoot of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Conqueror Worm'. Photo by Danny Belrose.

Previewing And Promoting Edgar Allan Poe-In-The-Park: Veteran stage actor, play director and text adaptor Darryl Maximilian Robinson released a preview video in addition to his performance video of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Conqueror Worm'. Photo by Danny Belrose.

Welcome To MacArthur Park: Veteran stage actor and play director Darryl Maximilian Robinson felt that MacArthur Park with its noted Levitt Pavilion stage was an ideal place to record a new theatre video of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Conqueror Worm'. Photo by Danny Belrose.

The Man Behind The Lens: experienced stage, television and indy film actor Danny Belrose has served as Photographer, Videographer and Editor of all three of The Excaliber Shakespeare Company Los Angeles Archival Project video offerings of ESC Darryl Maximilian Robinson in Edgar Allan Poe's 'Annabel Lee', 'El Dorado' and 'The Conqueror Worm'. Actor Headshot courtesy of Mr. Belrose.

The Worm At Play: A Theatrical illustration of Edgar Allan Poe's famed 'Conqueror Worm'.

Proud To Perform The Works of Poe: For several years prior to his recording his new rendition of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Conqueror Worm' in LA's MacArthur Park, veteran stage actor and play director Darryl Maximilian Robinson adapted, directed and starred as The Narrator in an Excaliber touring presentation of 'The Raven And Six Other Points of Interest.' Photo by Danny Belrose.

Exploring MacArthur Park: Seeking the right spot to shoot a preview video of his new recording of Edgar Allan Poe's classic poem 'The Conqueror Worm', veteran stage actor and play director Darryl Maximilian Robinson takes a stroll through a highly decorated tunnel near the Levitt Pavilion. Photo by Danny Belrose

Lo, 'Tis A Gala Night!: Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago and Excaliber Shakespeare Company Los Angeles Archival Project Founder Darryl Maximilian Robinson was delighted to record his new theatre video of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Conqueror Worm' at the outdoor stage of Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park. Photo by Danny Belrose.

Playing Poe At The Pavilion: On July 19, 2022, veteran and award-winning stage actor and play director Darryl Maximilian Robinson recorded his new "street theatre"-style rendition of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Conqueror Worm' at The Levitt Pavilion of MacArthur Park in Los Angeles. Photo and video by Danny Belrose.

An Angel Throng, Bewinged, Bedight...: An illustration of the audience described in the opening stanza of Edgar Allan Poe's classic poem 'The Conqueror Worm'.

Poe Is Applicable To Current Events!: Though written by Gothic literary Master Edgar Allan Poe in 1843, veteran and award-winning stage actor and play director Darryl Maximilian Robinson firmly believes Poe's classic poem 'The Conqueror Worm' has many themes relevant to our current social, cultural, economic and political times. Photo by Danny Belrose.

Playing Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Conqueror Worm' at LA's Levitt Pavilion: Darryl Maximilian Robinson was delighted to reunite with ESC Member and talented fellow actor Danny Belrose ( an adept photographer, videographer and editor ) to create a new Excaliber Shakespeare Company Los Angeles Archival Project video theatre rendition of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Conqueror Worm'. Photo by Danny Belrose.

The Ending of A Play In A Poem: An illustration of the final words in Edgar Allan Poe's classic poem 'The Conqueror Worm'.

Veteran actor Danny Belrose ( who served as Photographer, Videographer and Editor of Darryl Maximilian Robinson's new street theatre video rendition of Poe's 'The Conqueror Worm' ) has a creative working relationship with ESC Founder Robinson that stretches back to 1993 when he starred as Jerry opposite Director Robinson's Peter in the Excaliber Productions, Ltd. Revival of Edward Albee's 'The Zoo Story' staged at The Cummel's Cafe basement studio theatre in downtown St. Louis. Headshot Photo courtesy of Mr. Belrose.

Post-Production Wrap Gathering At Walt's In Eagle Rock: Excaliber Shakespeare Company Los Angeles Archival Project Founder Darryl Maximilian Robinson and longtime ESC Member Danny Belrose reunited on August 1, 2022 to celebrate the completion of the new video of Poe's 'The Conqueror Worm' at the popular Walt's Pinball Club of Eagle Rock, CA. Photo by Danny Belrose.

The West Coast Banner of The Excaliber Shakespeare Company: ESC Los Angeles Archival Project Logo by Alan Ochoa.

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