The Devena Theatre Company is once again presenting Lizzie Borden and the 40 Whacks at a library in Massachusetts. Mark your calendars. The performance is scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, at the Robbins Melorial Library in Arlington, MA.
ARLINGTON, MASS. –
The Devena Theatre Company will be presenting “Lizzie Borden and the 40 Whacks†at the Robbins Memorial Library, 700 Mass. Ave. on Wednesday, June 4, at 7 p.m.An edutainment production, written by Fran Baron and directed by Joseph Zamparelli, Jr., will feature both Lynne Moulton and Joseph Zamparelli, Jr. in multiple roles depicting the story of the infamous Fall River native, Lizzie Borden, who was acquitted of the ax murders of her parents in August of 1892. The audience will have the opportunity to participate in the production by way of a mock trial with the ability to question Lizzie, decide if she is innocent or guilty and agree on a sentence if necessary. Will history repeat itself or will the audience feel differently in 2008?
Lynne Moulton has performed several roles for Delvena Theatre including her IRNE nominated Martha in “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?†and “Sissy in Piece of My Heart†and also for numerous other theatre companies in the New England area. She received her acting training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art under the direction of Sir Robert Palmer and at Trinity Rep Conservatory.
Joseph Zamparelli, Jr., is a professional actor, director and producer. A graduate of Boston College (Psychology/Theater Arts) he went on to the professional training program at Circle in the Square Theater School in NYC. In addition to commercial film and television work, he is producing/artistic director of BostonAlive.
The Delvena Theatre Company was founded in 1992 and has performed at various venues, most often at the Boston Center for the Arts. The company was nominated for five Independent Reviewers of New England awards. Its production of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?†was on Theatre Mirror’s best list for acting, directing and production. Presentations of “Anna Weiss†and “Beyond Therapy†were included on Theatre Mirror’s best play list and “Blue Heart†was placed on Aisle Say’s best list.
Lizzie Borden and the 40 Whacks is offered free to the public and is supported in part by a grant from the Arlington Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency and The Friends of the Robbins Memorial Library. It is recommended for ages 12 and older. For more information, contact the library at 781-316-3200.
