Lizzie Borden play reading August 11 and 12

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Posted: 8/10/08 at 3:40pm

PRESS RELEASE August 9, 2008

“MURDER AMERICANA” by Harry McEwan

For over a century, it has been a mystery so notoriously unsolvable that it has become woven into the fabric of the flag. Before DNA, before CSI, it was one woman against the justice system. On August 11th, 1892, her arrest rocked the nation. On August 11th, 2008, be there when her mystery is finally solved!

After a sold-out run at Chicago’s The Circle Theatre in 2002 (“A wonderful theatrical piece of Americana [with] a strong driving pace”—Talkin’Broadway.com/regional/ Chicago; “Artistic folds of stage origami…destined for awards and accolades”—Oak Park Journal), and after additional research into “new” evidence pertaining to the case, and extensive re-writes, and before an upcoming 2009 production at Warner Robbins Little Theatre south of Atlanta, Harry McEwan (“The Satan’s School for Girls Musical”) brings his time-and-space-warping, totally fresh take on the Borden case
“MURDER AMERICANA” to the New York Stage for industry and guests for two performances only! A must for theatre fans, mystery buffs and Borden-ites alike!

Featuring Shanna Sharp as Lizzie Borden.

8pm Monday August 11th, 2008, and 8pm Tuesday August 12th, 2008 in The Grand Theatre at The Producers’ Club, 358 West 44th Street (at Ninth Avenue) New York City. No fee! House opens at 7:30. Lounge on the premises.
RSVP: [e-mail]

More information: http://www.theateronline.com/playBill.xzc?PK=18531