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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!

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 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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New SSI Mini- Doc from Garden Bay Films

Posted in All things Mutton, Borden Places and Spaces, Lights! Action! Rolling!, Member News, Potpourri, The Game's Afoot, What's New with tags , on August 19, 2008 by administrator

Bridget’s Run filmed by Richard Behrens on May 24, 2008 at the Second Street Irregulars’ annual weekend.

(Bridget’s testimony from the Preliminary)

Q. Did she say anything when you got down stairs?

A. She said “go for Dr. Bowen”. I ran ahead, I did not know what was the matter. She told me to “go quick and get Dr. Bowen.”

Q. What did you do then?

A. I went right over to Dr. Bowen’s.

Q. Who did you find there?

A. Mrs. Bowen.

Q. You told her what had happened?

A. Yes Sir.

Q. Dr. Bowen was not there?

A. No Sir.

Q. Then what did you do?

A. Came back.

Q. Dr. Bowen lives right across the street?

A. Yes Sir.

Q. Who was there when you came back?

A. Nobody but Miss Lizzie. I told her he was not in. I told her what Mrs. Bowen told me. She told me to go after Miss Russell.

Q. What did you do then?

A. I went after her.

Q. Where does she live?

A. On Borden street.

Q. How far away is that?

A. I do not know, it is a good ways away. I could not tell you exactly how long it is.

Q. Did you find Miss Russell?

A. Yes Sir.

Q. Had anybody else come in when you came back there, telling that Dr. Bowen was not there?

A. No Sir, I did not see anybody.

Q. Where was Miss Lizzie when you came back from Mrs. Bowen’s?

A. Where I left her, standing at the door.

Q. At that time when you went out after Dr. Bowen, did you find the screen door locked?

A. No Sir.

Q. Shut up?

A. Yes Sir.

Q. Did you come back with Miss Russell?

A. Ahead of her.

Q. When you came back, who did you find there then?

A. Dr. Bowen was ahead of me, he stepped out of his carriage as I came up Second street. Dr. Bowen went in ahead of me.

Q. When you got in, who did you find there?

A. I think Mrs. Churchill was in when I got in there.

Q. She is the next door neighbor?

A. Yes Sir.

Q. She was in when you got back?

A. Yes Sir.

Q. What was said when you got back?

A. I cannot tell.

Q. Where was Miss Lizzie when you got back?

A. She was there.

Q. Wherebouts?

A. I could not tell you where, I think she must be in the kitchen; I think she was in the kitchen.

Q. Who else was there besides Mrs. Churchill?

A. That is all I remember, Mrs. Churchill and Dr. Bowen.

Q. Did you then see the body?

A. No Sir.

August 4th – A Busy Day for the Mutton Eaters

Posted in August 4th, Borden Places and Spaces, Potpourri, Preview of Coming Adventures, Projects & Presentations, The Game's Afoot, What's New with tags on July 29, 2008 by administrator

This year, a goodly number of the Mutton Eater flock will be joining staff regulars at the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast annual re- enactment.  This will be the largest cast ever, in the 12 year history of the house.

Along with all the family members, (even Emma who will “return from Fairhaven”), Dr. Dolan, Mrs. Churchill. Mrs. Bowen, Detective Seaver, Alice Russell, Miss Manning from the Fall River Herald, and even the family undertaker, Mr. Winward will be appearing on the scene.  The script will be more interactive this year, with the house visitors helping police search the cellar for weapons and interacting with the costumed actors. Mr. Borden will already have been found on the sofa, but the tour guests will have to find the body of Mrs. Borden when someone suddenly realizes she is “missing”.  Tour times are approximately on the half hour from 11 to 3:30 on Monday, August 4th.  

Jack the Ripper Conference in Tennessee for 2008

Posted in Conventions & Conferences, Potpourri, The Game's Afoot, What's New with tags on July 29, 2008 by administrator

 

Today we heard from our Ripperologist friends, announcing their upcoming convention:

http://www.ripperology.com/conference/

“I’m pleased to see some crossover interest between the Lizzie Borden case and Jack the Ripper. The 2008 JtR Conference wil be in Tennessee, and we’d be thrilled if you might make a similar announcement this year. Information can be found at ripperology.com/conference, and I’d be glad to answer any questions (ripperconference@gmail.com). Good luck with your Borden research!” Kelly Robinson.

 

Recent release by Garden Bay Films

Posted in Borden Places and Spaces, Member News, Potpourri, What's New on February 11, 2008 by administrator

Photographer and fellow SSI member, Richard Behrens, has released the second in a series of mini-documetaries.  This time out, the Borden cellar is investigated. The footage was shot at the house in December 2007.  The upcoming release will concentrate on the life of Abby Borden.

Lizzie Borden Mini #2: Lizzie Borden’s Cellar

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