BEREA, KY – The Spotlight Playhouse’s Bluegrass Players are bringing one of America’s most notorious unsolved mysteries to the stage with “Lizzie Borden of Fall River,” running October 17-25 at The Spotlight Playhouse.
The production tells the story of Lizzie Borden, accused of brutally murdering her father and stepmother with an axe in Fall River, Massachusetts, in 1892. The case divided public opinion and remains one of the most debated criminal cases in American history. Lizzie was ultimately acquitted, but the question of her guilt has captivated audiences for over a century.
Tim Kelly’s dramatic adaptation blends historical detail with theatrical storytelling, creating a suspenseful courtroom drama that allows audiences to examine the evidence and draw their own conclusions about what really happened on that fateful August morning.
Director Kyrsten Daugherty leads a cast of 15 local actors in this gripping historical drama. Erika Howard takes on the title role of Lizzie Borden, with Matthew Ridout as her father Andrew Borden, Ali Corson as stepmother Abby Borden, and Faith Worley as sister Emma Borden. The ensemble cast includes Wrenn Arevalo, Rebecca Fanshier, Keith Wynn, Kat Davis, Luke Madden, Iris Jaxon, Adalynn Coleman, Jarrod Mills, Brady Sexton, Tiffany Reed, and Rachel Wade.
“Lizzie Borden of Fall River” features mature content and carries a parental advisory rating, making it appropriate for adult audiences interested in historical drama and true crime stories.
Performance Schedule:
- Friday, October 17 at 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 18 at 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday, October 19 at 4:00 p.m.
- Friday, October 24 at 8:00 p.m.
- Friday, October 25 at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets are available at www.ticketsource.com/spotlightactingschool or at the door. The Spotlight Playhouse is located at 214 Richmond Road in Berea. Pay What You Can performances are offered on most Fridays—check the show page or ticketing for eligible dates.
For more information, visit www.thespotlightplayhouse.com or call 859-756-0011.