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Lottie Plachett Took a Hatchet

Presented by Outside In Theatre
Lottie Plachett took a Hatchet

About

A hilarious camp comedy about axe murder, sexual depravity, and the installation of a toilet—based on the infamous murder case of Lizzie Borden. Lottie, an unsuspecting spinster, stands accused of brutally murdering her father and stepmother. As the case unfolds, Lottie must confront the truth of what happened that fateful day and what, if any, part she had to play in it. But did Lottie Platchett actually take up a hatchet? Could a woman actually be capable of such a heinous crime? That’s for the audience and the jury to decide as this camp comedy unfolds.

Written by Justin Elizabeth Sayre
Directed by Jessica Hanna
Featuring in May 2022 Tom DeTrinis, Ryan Garcia, Tom Lenk, Justin Elizabeth Sayre and Kirsten Vangsness as Lottie Plachett
Featuring in August 2022 Tom DeTrinis, Ryan Garcia, Tom Lenk, Justin Elizabeth Sayre and Lauren Lopez as Lottie Plachett
Featuring in October 2023 Scenic Design by Nicole Bernardini, Lighting Design by Matt Richter, Sound Design by Melanie Falcón and Costume Design by Kate Bergh.  featuring Tom DeTrinis, Ryan Garcia, Tom Lenk, Justin Elizabeth Sayreand Kirsten Vangsnessas Lottie Plachett

REVIEWS

From Julyza Commodore via Stage Raw | Link
“Taking a play that’s a campy theme-and-variation on The Beatle’s song, “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer,” director Jessica Hanna presses the gas peddle full-throttle towards raunchy absurdism. The show’s lunacy is both the point and the centerpiece of its fun.”

From Culture Fix UK
“A masterclass in comedic theatre…riotous high camp spectacle.”

From Gonzo Magazine
“Perverted…the performances are excellent!”

From Geek Chocolate UK
“…puts the fun in familial dysfunction!”

From Stage Raw
“…director Jessica Hanna presses the gas peddle full-throttle towards raunchy absurdism…If you’re looking to laugh and have your mouth agape often, this is the show for you.”

FEATURES

Interview with Kirsten Vangsness via Digital Journal: | Link

DATES +
LOCATIONS

May 2022 in Los Angeles
Casita del Compo

August 2022 in Scotland
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Assembly’s Roxy Theatre Upstairs

October 2023 in Los Angeles
Los Angeles LGBT Center