Christmas Parody on Lizzie Borden by Garrett Heater

THE best play on Lizzie Borden, bar none,  is Lizzie Borden Took An Axe by Garrett Heater.  So I was particularly pleased to receive this information:

“Hello old friend!

 

I hope this finds you well!

 

“Lizzie Borden Took an Axe” wrapped up a 3rd consecutive sold-out run at the Barnes-Hiscock Mansion in Syracuse this October! Some of the cast members and I even squeaked in a trip to the Fall River bed & breakfast! 

 

During the run of the show we decided to create a short skit: “A Borden Family Christmas.” There are plenty of gems in it to keep the most orthodox Bordenophile laughing. We had such a blast making it.

 

Here is the trailer we released in November: “

 

Trailer: A Borden Family Christmas

This video is very funny and very “inside”.  I love it!

Some years ago I did my own parody – cllck below.

Scroll down to “It’s a Wonderful Life“ – when Deadwood was still on HBO.

If you ever have a chance to see Garrett’s play, BUY TICKETS IMMEDIATELY!!

 

 

 

Christmas With the Bordens – Part I

The season of Christmas is upon us and warrants a peek at how Lizzie Borden’s family celebrated.

And what is Christmas without a showing of that famous “It’s a Wonderful Life” film?  This version has Deadwood’s Al Swearingen, Marshal Hilliard, and Little Lee-ann Wilber along with Andrew, Emma, and of course, our dear Lizzie.

Just click on the titles to get started.  And be sure to have your sound on!

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE WITH THE BORDENS!

Those lovable Bordens – when they were young –  have a happy time decorating their Christmas tree!

LIGHTING THE CHRISTMAS TREE!

And here take notice of how those Bordens stick together.

SNOW FIGHT! CO-STARRING INSPECTOR FLEET