←Recommendations of Blood on My Mother's Apron

  • Ashley Baumgartner: Blood on My Mother's Apron by Rachel Leighson
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    I’ve heard the horrifying story of Amelia Dyer before, but never like this, with the focus on Amelia and her daughter, Polly. Unlike how it’s told in history, Polly is not a side character here nor complicit by association. Thoughtful consideration is given to her as yet another victim of Dyer’s abuse. An abuse that festered so because of Victorian society’s condemnation of unwed mothers and children unwanted by their parents. That context is perfectly and hauntingly captured by and felt in this provocative piece.

    I’ve heard the horrifying story of Amelia Dyer before, but never like this, with the focus on Amelia and her daughter, Polly. Unlike how it’s told in history, Polly is not a side character here nor complicit by association. Thoughtful consideration is given to her as yet another victim of Dyer’s abuse. An abuse that festered so because of Victorian society’s condemnation of unwed mothers and children unwanted by their parents. That context is perfectly and hauntingly captured by and felt in this provocative piece.

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  • Audrey Lang: Blood on My Mother's Apron by Rachel Leighson
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    BLOOD ON MY MOTHER'S APRON is a thoughtful (and well-researched!) look at a challenging historical figure and, in particular, her daughter. Leighson embraces the complexities of Polly Dyer's life and utilizes a combination of court transcripts and original text to create a compelling story. I was thrilled to feature BLOOD ON MY MOTHER'S APRON and playwright Rachel Leighson on my podcast "Favorite Child"! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rachel-leighson-complicated-women…

    BLOOD ON MY MOTHER'S APRON is a thoughtful (and well-researched!) look at a challenging historical figure and, in particular, her daughter. Leighson embraces the complexities of Polly Dyer's life and utilizes a combination of court transcripts and original text to create a compelling story. I was thrilled to feature BLOOD ON MY MOTHER'S APRON and playwright Rachel Leighson on my podcast "Favorite Child"! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rachel-leighson-complicated-women…

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  • Shaun Leisher: Blood on My Mother's Apron by Rachel Leighson
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    A remarkable piece of historical fiction that plays out as horror theatre. Great roles for women of various ages. I found it thoroughly fascinating to see into the minds of Amelia and Polly. Hope this gets produced. A play with lots of room for mood lighting and sound.

    A remarkable piece of historical fiction that plays out as horror theatre. Great roles for women of various ages. I found it thoroughly fascinating to see into the minds of Amelia and Polly. Hope this gets produced. A play with lots of room for mood lighting and sound.

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  • Kate Danley: Blood on My Mother's Apron by Rachel Leighson
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    They say that truth is stranger than fiction, and this true crime story of a mass murder will grab you by the throat from the first page and never let go. A terse, psychological drama filled with tension and verbatim quotes from the actual trial. A remarkable play.

    They say that truth is stranger than fiction, and this true crime story of a mass murder will grab you by the throat from the first page and never let go. A terse, psychological drama filled with tension and verbatim quotes from the actual trial. A remarkable play.

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