Campbell Presents “Blood Relations”

     “Lizzie Borden took an axe, and gave her mother 40 whacks, when she saw what she had done, she gave her father 41.” Campbell University’s Theatre Arts Department will present “Blood Relations,” a play that depicts the gruesome and mysterious events surrounding the alleged Lizzie Borden murders. Performances are scheduled for April 8-9 and April 14-16, at 8 p.m. in Ellis Theatre of the Rogers Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $7, general admission, and $3 for Campbell students and faculty.
     Written by Sharon Pollock, “Blood Relations” has stirred audiences nationwide since its debut in 1980. Although never convicted of the crime, Lizzie Borden was charged with the murder of her father and stepmother. The play showcases the trial of Lizzie Borden and the Victorian mystery surrounding it.
    “Blood Relations” is directed by Professor Georgia Martin. Staring as Lizzie Borden are Karrie Box, of Lillington, NC, and Amber Wynn, of Chesapeake, VA. Other cast members include Gretchen Ross, of Greenville, NC; Matt Weber, of Fredericksburg, VA; Zach Roberts, of Raleigh, NC; Melissa Cross, of Hapatcong, NJ; Jeff Enoch, of Apex, NC; and Ryan Nazionale of Columbia, SC. For more information contact the Campbell University Box Office at (910) 893-1509.

 

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