Undead
My Soul To Take: Undead
October 31 - November 1, 2025
Le Petit Théâtre, New Orleans
My Soul To Take: Undead - A Halloween Experience brings words to the stage like never before. You don’t want to miss this darkly seductive journey into the passion, pleasure, and pain of love.
Honoring the tradition of romance storytelling, Joe Arden presents two evenings of interconnected stand-alone performances. On October 31st and November 1st, step into a world where intimacy and obsession intertwine, madness whispers in the shadows, and the line between life and death blurs. Building on the success of last year’s three-city, sold-out tour, award-winning voice actor and best-selling author, Joe Arden, brings My Soul To Take: Undead to life with a gripping, immersive performance that will leave you breathless.
This New Orleans-based, Halloween Experience doesn't end when the stage lights dim, either.
This year, we're giving guests the opportunity to craft their own unforgettable Spooky Season weekend. In addition to the theatrical performance, exclusive VIP mixers and signing events will offer intimate moments with Joe and fellow guests, allowing you to step deeper into the world of My Soul To Take. Whether you want to meet Joe, get a signed keepsake, or soak in the atmosphere of a hauntingly curated Halloween event, you can create a customized experience that suits your darkly romantic soul.
Dare to immerse yourself in a weekend of spine-tingling storytelling, mesmerizing performances, and exclusive gatherings. My Soul To Take: Undead isn’t just an event—it's a hauntingly beautiful memory in the making. Will you take the plunge?
Purchase Tickets
Undead Show Tickets
Friday, October 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
After-Show Parties & Events
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Authors & Apparitions
October 31, 2025
One night. Infinite stories.
Who will you become?
Step beyond the veil and into a costumed celebration where fictional favorites and haunted muses come to life. From Poe to Plath, Darcy to Dracula, this is your night to embody the legends who live between the lines. Sip darkly themed cocktails, and lose yourself in a swirling crowd of ghosts, villains, heroines, and tragic romantics. -
Saints & Shadows: A Masquerade Soirée
November 1, 2025
This is no ordinary masquerade, it’s a dance with the dead…..
Inspired by the magic and mischief of New Orleans, this decadent masquerade blends gothic opulence with afterlife allure. Saints & Shadows is your passage into the otherworld—equal parts revelry and ritual. Slip on your mask and descend into a realm where the saints dance with sinners and every shadow has a secret. -
Undead: A Talkback with the Creative Team
November 1 at 12PM
Go behind the curtain with Undead: A Talkback with the Creative Team behind My Soul To Take. In this live Q&A session, you’ll uncover how the show was written, designed, and performed—from the first spark of inspiration to its final haunting moment on stage.
This is your chance to ask questions, hear untold stories, and be part of an intimate, in-depth discussion with the artists who brought this dark, romantic and emotionally rich production to life. Whether you’re a theater lover, a curious fan, or a longtime supporter of Joe Arden, this event offers a rare glimpse into the heart of the Undead.
FAQs
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Absolutely! In addition to the My Soul To Take: Undead live shows on October 31st and November 1st, we're adding parties after the show and signing events to create a jam-packed Halloween Experience in one of the most haunted cities in the world.
Guests will have the opportunity to build their own perfect Halloween weekend by choosing from a mix of exclusive events, including intimate meet-and-greet moments, signing opportunities, and themed gatherings leading up to and following the performances. Whether you're there for the show, the extras, or the full immersive weekend, you can customize your experience to make it as unforgettable as the production itself. Stay tuned — more details on the additional events are coming soon! -
Expect an electrifying, one-of-a-kind theatrical experience from one of the masters of the storytelling craft.
Both a classically-trained stage actor and internationally-celebrated voice artist, Joe Arden takes the stage in this dark, intense, and emotionally charged live performance that blends storytelling, poetry, and more into a raw, immersive theatrical experience. My Soul To Take: Undead dives fearlessly into all facets of love, pulling the audience into a hauntingly beautiful world where passion and darkness collide.
With gripping monologues, spine-tingling ambiance, and Joe's commanding presence, this show isn't just a performance--it's an experience. Whether you're a fan of gothic romance, poetic melancholy, or just love an unforgettable night at the theatre, My Soul To Take: Undead will leave you breathless. -
No. My Soul To Take: Undead is an all-new standalone show. If you would like to experience more of Live & Untethered, a full audio version of the Baltimore show from last year's sold-out tour is available to listen on the Blue Nose AUDIO app, Audible, or wherever you love to listen.
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All shows are 18+.
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For information regarding Theatre access, ticket sales, and parking, please visit https://www.lepetittheatre.com/box-office.html
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No — each night of My Soul To Take: Undead will offer a unique experience. Structural elements of the show may remain, but the details and specific stories will be different for each show. Additionally, Joe Arden’s delivery, energy, and audience engagement will make each night feel distinct.
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Yes! We're adding VIP mixers and signing events to the My Soul To Take: Undead experience, giving guests the opportunity to meet Joe Arden in an intimate, post-show setting. These exclusive events will allow guests to connect, get books and memorabilia signed, and fully immerse themselves in the My Soul To Take world.
Please send any other questions to infojoearden@gmail.com