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Fourth Mutton Eaters Weekend Announced

Posted in #92, All things Mutton, Borden Places and Spaces, Conventions & Conferences, Gatherings, Meeting Schedule, Member News, Potpourri, Preview of Coming Adventures, Projects & Presentations, The Game's Afoot, What's New on September 10, 2009 by administrator

We’re Kicking Up Our Hooves in April!

Spring Lamb

April 16-18 2010  will mark the fourth annual gathering of the Second St. Irregulars Mutton Eaters.

As to itinerary, Friday we will be investigating the city of Taunton for our early adventure followed by our annual banquet Friday evening at White’s Restaurant Presidential Room. Saturday will bring a very indepth tour of Fall River, a visit to the Fall River Room at the library, city cemeteries, and a tour of Borden-related houses still standing in the city. Saturday night we will be having our usual Open House for LB Society members and the first Hyman Lubinsky Ice Cream Social with 1890′s music. There will be visits to our usual Victorian Venue of course.  Also, we will have our “Call for Papers” and will hope several of you will again present research projects you will be doing over the Fall and Winter. Some of our recent endeavors will be published on Warps and Wefts very soon.

Naturally there are one or two surprises in store !

Lizzie Borden Live Returns to Eagle

Posted in Around Town, In the News, On stage, Places to Go, Potpourri, Preview of Coming Adventures, Projects & Presentations, What's New with tags on August 13, 2009 by administrator

LIZZIE BORDEN LIVE !!!

BACK IN FALL RIVER, MA
at
The Eagle Performing Arts Center
35 North Main Street, 2nd flr
Fall River, MA 02720
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*Fall River Mayor Robert Correia praised the play saying that it was powerful and exceptionally performed.
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“If she was innocent, that was an incredible price to pay,” said Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter, who attended the play with his wife. “If she was guilty, she got what she deserved. But it raises aspects and a side of this story I never had considered.”
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“Sweet, innocent, witty and savagely murderous”
…Think you know her?…Think again….
THE LEGEND COMES TO LIFE
Written & Performed by: Jill Dalton
Directed by: Jack McCullough                       Music by: Larry Hochman
 
Friday August 21, 2009 ~ 8:00 p.m.
 
Saturday August 22, 2009 ~ 8:00 p.m.
 
Advance Tickets ~ $30.00
WWW.LIZZIEBORDENLIVE.COM
Click on “SCHEDULE “
or purchase at the door
or call the Eagle @ 508-989-9207
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 Jill Dalton As: Lizzie Borden

Winner Jacoby Award:

MOST OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS

“The nod goes to Jill Dalton for her Lizzie Borden in “Lizzie Borden Live.” She runs the gamut of emotions in her performance from that of a mild Christian woman to a ruthless murderer. Her reenactment of the murder of her mother (it was my stepmother!) and father is a chilling scene in this play and Dalton, who also wrote the script, vividly brings it to the audience.”

Jacob Schaad Jr., The Cape May Gazette

Dalton is nothing less than superb in her depiction of the character, as her Lizzie is alternating sweet, innocent, witty and savagely murderous. The audience is left to decide which Lizzie is the real one.”   Cape May Star Wave

“I heartily recommend you see Lizzie Borden Live. . . . complex and most interesting Lizzie, in the person of Jill Dalton.   

Cape May Star Wave

“Absorbing performance . . . Dalton runs the gamut of emotions from supposedly mild Christian woman to that of a ruthless murderer.” 

Cape May Gazette

“Everything from Jill’s facial features (like Lizzie herself) to the way her voice can change throughout the play makes for compelling and oddly sympathetic viewing.”   Exit Zero

“Truly superb . . . the script is fascinating. Jill Dalton is an astonishingly talented actress – she changes her mood and characters in a split second. The play should get a Pulitzer.”   

Charles Alexander, writer for Time Magazine

 Lizzie Borden Live was originally commissioned by: East Lynn Theater Company, Cape May, NJ

 

Return of the Mutton Eaters

Posted in #92, All things Mutton, Around Town, August 4th, Gatherings, Places to Go, Potpourri, Uncategorized, What's New with tags on July 1, 2009 by administrator

It’s getting mighty close to the big week in Fall River when Jill Dalton reprises her smash hit from June 20th- Lizzie Borden Live.  Also making a “comeback” will be the irrepressible Mutton Eaters on hand to add a bit of period dash to the streets of Fall River, the Borden’s house on Second St. and the trolleys.  It will be a big month for the little troupe as Tuesday August 4th will be the re-enactments at the house where it all began as the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast Museum marks the anniversary of the famous crime.  Lizzie Borden Live will once again sparkle at the new -old Eagle on Friday and Saturday, August 21&22 Get your tickets early!

A big night for Mutton Eaters!

Posted in Uncategorized on June 21, 2009 by administrator

Lizzie Borden Live returns in August!

Posted in All things Mutton, Around Town, Gatherings, In the News, Lights! Action! Rolling!, Potpourri, Preview of Coming Adventures, Projects & Presentations, The Game's Afoot, What's New with tags on June 18, 2009 by administrator

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Extra seating is being added on today as a result of a blizzard of news coverage and radio interviews for the play written and starring Jill Dalton.  The old Eagle restaurant has been beautifully converted for the occasion and a flock of Mutton Eaters will descend to be on hand to meet and greet playgoers in the lobby.  Dr. Dolan has a new derby hat for the occasion and Mrs. Borden will be circulating with a tray of hors d’oeuvres and tips for flaky pie crust!  Alice Russell, Bridget Sullivan, Emma Borden and Mrs. Churchill will have something to say about everything, and undertaker, Mr. Winward will be glancing over the crowd for prospective future business! Best news of all- Miss Lizzie Borden Live  will be returning in August- that all-important month!!

More Mutton Eaters in the News

Posted in All things Mutton, Around Town, Lights! Action! Rolling!, Places to Go, Potpourri, Preview of Coming Adventures, The Game's Afoot on June 17, 2009 by administrator

A third article by Herald’s Mark Dion has appeared in the paper today on the topic of the Mutton Eaters’ debut in the city at Lizzie Borden Live.

 

“To that end, appetizers and a cash bar will be available and, to help playgoers get into the proper mind set, the event will be enlivened by members of The Mutton Eaters, a shadowy group of enthusiasts who know their roles.

“We’ll have the Mutton Eaters there to interact with the audience,” Cabral said, explaining that, as you sip a cocktail before the show, you may be approached by a woman in authentic 19th century dress, a woman who claims to be Emma Borden. Listen to her. She’ll tell you who she is and she’ll tell you some interesting things about what did or didn’t happen on that morning. There will be other costumed players about, too, all with information to impart.”

We’re up to the challenge!

Mutton Eaters in the News

Posted in #92, All things Mutton, Around Town, History of the Mutton Eaters, In the News, Lambies, Member News, Projects & Presentations, The Game's Afoot, The Golden Fleece, The Lens of Sherlock with tags on June 16, 2009 by administrator

courthouse

The flock is gearing up for a big weekend in Fall River when Jill Dalton’s Lizzie Borden Live comes to town at the former Eagle Restaurant.  On Saturday trolleys will make a circuit of restaurant stops for guests dining out prior to the 8 p.m. curtain for the play.  The Noble Order of Mutton Eaters will be on hand in various character roles and costume, to welcome and chitchat with guests, man the trolleys, and to pose artistically at #92 Second Street.  What fun for all of us! – Read about it here  http://www.heraldnews.com/news/x2122537493/Mutton-Eaters-have-a-taste-for-history

More Muttoneater Madness

Posted in #92, All things Mutton, Borden Places and Spaces, Fairhaven, Gatherings, Lambies, Member News, Places to Go, Potpourri, The Game's Afoot, What's New on May 6, 2009 by administrator

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Some more photos courtesy of Ted & Lorraine N.O.M.E.-sing along with the Muttonpoofs as we trek to see Lizzie’s courtroom, Marion and high jinx back at the Borden House. The house being renovated is on Green St. in Fairhaven- Emma Borden’s alibi abode!  Our Victorian destination this year was historic Blithewold mansion and gardens for Daffodil Days in nearby Bristol.

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