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Lizzie Borden and the 40 Whacks
Program Categories
Historical Programs and Characters, Museums, Theater Programs
Audience Age
9-101
Lizzie Borden was accused of the vicious ax murders of her father and stepmother. Did she do it? The audience must decide. The actors portray characters from the Borden trial. The audience hears the actual closing statements made by the attorneys at the original trial. Then the audience has a chance to question Lizzie, her attorneys and her maid. Then the vote is taken. Will Miss Lizzie be found innocent once again?
Following the show, the interogation of the witnesses and attorneys, and the vote, audience members will get a chance to talk to actors, author and director about what actually happened to Miss Lizzie following her trial.
$625.
A travel fee may need to be added.
Group Size
5-300
Program Length
1 hour 15 minutes plus
2 chairs for the performers and a place to plug in a boom box
Last Modified
10/05/2022
Recent Library/School Appearances by Delvena Theatre Company, Inc.
Nahant Public Library
Nahant, MA
1-781-581-0306
Robbins Library
Arlington, MA
1-781-316-3200
Andover Public Library
Andover, MA
1-978-623-8401
Performer’s Contact Information
Delvena Theatre Company, Inc.
Lynne Moulton254 Ocean Street #2
Lynn, MA 01902
The show can be adapted for young audiences. The show works for those who have a lot of information about the case and for those who know nothing about the case.