Regional Premiere of a blistering rock retelling of the Lizzie Borden Murders fronted by a female rock band. Sold-out performances that garnered New York attention and brought original Lizzie cast member to Dallas to celebrate. Concept focused on restraint and breaking free, featuring a woman who was pushed too far. Black and silver scenic elements married lace and chains, with vibrant lighting and costumes popping off the macabre background. Heavy movement and stylized staging amplified the raging piece that had critics and audiences raving. Lizzie soared in the 2019 awards season, winning the most DFW Critics Forum Awards of any production that year, including one for Ashley’s direction.

Winner: DFW Critics Forum Award for Outstanding Direction
Winner: Column Award for Best Director
Year-End Best Lists: TheatreJones, CultureMap, The Dallas Morning News, The Column

Photos by Jason Pendleton or Kris Ikejiri