My Soul To Take: Live and Untethered

by Joe Arden

Journey through the dark, winding tributaries of love in this unforgettable live stage show, written and performed by Joe Arden. A unique perspective on the roots of love explored through original reflections and lyrical passages from literature, this sold-out Baltimore event captivates with raw energy and emotional depth. Experience the haunting beauty of Frankenstein and Edgar Allan Poe alongside contemporary romance, culminating in a never-before-published short story by Joe himself.

A fusion of passion, madness, and artistry, this one-of-a-kind audio event is a must listen for literature lovers and hopeless romantics alike.

Recorded live on November 2, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.

This performance includes a guest appearance by Amanda Willow and the written works Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Evelyn Montgomery, Riley Edwards, Ariel Anderson, and Joe Arden.

Audible Audio

Published January 7, 2025

About the author

While many know him as Joe Arden, the narrator, his talents extend far beyond the microphone. He’s an accomplished author, poet, stage performer, and musician. His first solo published novel, The Chameleon Effect, made waves and was shortlisted by Audible’s editorial staff for the Best Audiobooks of 2022! The book won an Earphones Award and is now among the "Top 100 Romance Audios of All Time."

In 2024, he released Shadow.Self., a poetic collection blending over 20 sonnets and 40 haikus with stunning commissioned artwork. Shadow Self’s raw exploration of duality, darkness, and desire made it a bestseller in multpile poetry categories.

That same year, Joe debuted his original stage show, My Soul To Take, a creative fusion of literature, personal musings, and theatrical performance that sold out shows along the Eastern seaboard. A second run of shows is slated for Halloween weekend in New Orleans 2025. Tickets are available at Le Petit Theatre.

Page or stage or studio, his passion for storytelling is clear.

Reviews

[Lil Bit Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Soul to take is a live show featuring Joe Arden. It is a theatrical performance of some of his personal writing as well as exerts from other authors including Edgar Allen Poe, Mary Shelley, Ariel Anderson and a few others. While I have been a fan of Joe’s narration in the books I read, this piece really showed the depth of his acting. He displayed many different emotions and a wide range of characters. I already thought highly of him prior to listening to this. But, now, I am certain of what an incredible artist he is.
Highly recommend this live audio recording!

[Jess Clare · Rating 5 out of 5]

Listened to the amazingly talented Joe Arden and all I can say is I hope this gets bought to Australia. To be able to experience this live in my own country would be a dream come true. The words spoken by this talented artist is life changing and will bring your heart on the journey with your mind, body and soul.

A must listen…

[Stephanie_Reads_ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved every minute of this.. I felt like I was sitting in the audience.. his voice .. it just takes you away.. everything else is blocked out.. you hear nothing .. nothing else but him.. god I loved this

[Les Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was enthralled by the narration and the bells bells bells bells..... Iykyk. Hew transports us to a place love love lose and solace, reminding us that everything is temporary regardless how much we hold it dear.

[Nancy Dro · Rating 5 out of 5]

This voice OMG my heart stopped ten times or more The
The master Joe Arden xx

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible