LIZZIE BORDEN GETS ENGAGED

As any casual student of history knows, Lizzie Borden was exonerated of the murder of her father and step-mother, although few people in her time or today believe that she was not the perpetrator. What happens when a woman like Lizzie, with money, but an unsavory reputation searches for love and companionship?

As any casual student of history knows, Lizzie Borden was exonerated of the murder of her father and step-mother, although few people in her time or today believe that she was not the perpetrator. What happens when a woman like Lizzie, with money, but an unsavory reputation searches for love and companionship?

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  • Iyna Caruso: LIZZIE BORDEN GETS ENGAGED

    Ellen Abrams imagines Lizzy Borden’s life In the aftermath of her acquittal for murder with wit and invention. Here, a flirtatious Miss Lizzie uses her notoriety on a trio of eligible bachelors to get their hearts racing. It’s not exactly love. And that’s the point.

    Ellen Abrams imagines Lizzy Borden’s life In the aftermath of her acquittal for murder with wit and invention. Here, a flirtatious Miss Lizzie uses her notoriety on a trio of eligible bachelors to get their hearts racing. It’s not exactly love. And that’s the point.

  • Maximillian Gill: LIZZIE BORDEN GETS ENGAGED

    Hilarious! Smartly written and sustained with a marvelous tension. The play keeps us guessing until the very last moment. The dialogue is expertly tuned to have a ring of the period while still feeling contemporary.

    Hilarious! Smartly written and sustained with a marvelous tension. The play keeps us guessing until the very last moment. The dialogue is expertly tuned to have a ring of the period while still feeling contemporary.

  • Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend: LIZZIE BORDEN GETS ENGAGED

    It sure is hard to find a good man - especially when you're Lizzie Borden. I loved this play. So funny and smart, and with an ending that surprised me in the best way. Delightful work!

    It sure is hard to find a good man - especially when you're Lizzie Borden. I loved this play. So funny and smart, and with an ending that surprised me in the best way. Delightful work!

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Character Information

One woman and three men. Any race, any combination of races. Doubling won't work for this one.
  • LIZZIE
    Woman 30s, a bit frightening.
    Character Age
    20s-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • ZEKE
    Butcher 30s.
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • SOLOMON
    Baker, late 20s.
    Character Age
    Any
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • LESTER
    Master chandler, 30s.
    Character Age
    Any
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Shawnee Playhouse Zoomcast, Year 2020

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Break-a-Leg Theatre (NYC), Year 2023
  • Type Professional, Organization Barrington Stage 10x10 Festival, Year 2021