Norfolk Theatre Festival : 40 Whacks, the Nightmare of Lizzie Borden
at The Hunter House Victorian Museum
part of the Norfolk Theatre Festival
Thursday, April 9
Friday, April 10
Saturday, April 11
Sunday, April 12
All shows 7:30PM
In the extremely intimate setting of the historic Hunter House Victorian Museum (Norfolk, VA), Core Theatre Ensemble will showcase their award winning production like never before.
The Lizzie Borden murder case captivated the nation over one hundred years ago and is still considered “one of the most dastardly and diabolical crimes that was ever committed.” Andrew and Abby Borden’s bodies were found axed to death in their home in August 1892; their daughter Lizzie was arrested and charged days later. The case was surrounded by a passionately divided public. The opinion of women and the extent of their capabilities fueled an intense debate concerning her guilt or innocence. Lizzie was ultimately acquitted of all charges due to circumstantial evidence, incompetent prosecution, and the pervading delusion that a “woman is incapable of doing so foul a deed.”
Core has performed 40 Whacks at Fêtes Internationales du Théâtre-Quebec, The Brick Theater-New York, and Tarptautinis Universitetinių Teatrų Forumas IUTF-Lithuania where it was awarded for Best Production and Best Performer. Most recently it was presented at Zeiders American Dream Theater, VB, VA.
This unique experience has very limited space.
Age recommendation: 15+
Content advisory: Blood, violence, adult theme
Hunter House Members PreSale event going live THIS Saturday, February 14 at 10:00 AM. (General Public: Monday, February 23 at 12:01 AM)
***Members will need to enter a special Access Key to purchase the tickets early*** To get the access code please email hhvmkirby@gmail.com
Director: Edwin Castillo, Laura Agudelo
Stage Manager: Kelly Gilliam
Cast (in order of appearance)
Lizzie Borden—— Emel Ertugrul
Emma Borden—- Nancy Dickerson
Abby Borden—– Rachel Gary
Andrew Borden— Brian Cebrian
Bridget———- Blair Heinz
Jennings——– Edwin Castillo
