Today, from 3:30 p.m. until 6 p.m., WSAR radio in Fall River became one big Lizzie Borden lovefest. The Hurricane (Mike Herron) called me yesterday and asked me to participate in the program to touch upon the history of the case for thirty minutes. Then when Jack McCullough and Jill Dalton came in at 4, he asked me to stay.
It was a really wonderful interview and I think that Jill and Jack expressed their art quite well. Their love of this story and the show they have put their heart and soul into is evident. I never tire of hearing of their process, and Jill is especially lucid when talking about her vision and the story of the development of the show. All of this is as fascinating as the play itself!
“Mamma Ewe” Shelley Dziedzic and her Mutton Eaters was discussed at length in glowing terms, and the idea of her group dressing in period attire and helping at the event was very well received. The callers were very excited to hear that this was going to be part of the evening’s festivities.
There were phone calls from the city as well as distant states! One caller complained that the residents of the city of Fall River might find the ticket price of $40 out of their budget, as, she said, that is a lot of money for someone who lives in Fall RIver. . . .
Both myself and the Hurricane came down hard on this person as first of all, the $40 includes food and a trolley ride, plus the show, and secondly, Fall River is not on welfare! We can afford the ticket price here, thank you very much. It was quite an insult.
Other than that, it was a great time had by all. Now will the Hurricane get that Andrew Borden outfit he is asking for . . . . he plans to arrive at the show dressed as the old man, and promises to promote the show further.
Tickets are still available, but are going fast. Please visit LizzieBordenLive.com for tickets!
Saturday, June 20, 2009. Trolley service begins at 5 p.m. in the parking lot of The Eagle Performing Arts Center, 35 N. Main Street, Fall River, MA. Appetizers are served at 6:30 and the show begins at 8 p.m.
