LIZZIE (2024)

Panther Playhouse | Harrison High School

Full Production Description:

This feminist rock retelling of the Lizzie Borden story blended punk aesthetics, intense vocal work, and intimate ensemble storytelling. Students tackled heavy themes of abuse, autonomy, and transformation. Minimalist staging allowed student performers to command space with vocal power and emotional precision. Trauma-informed practices underpin every aspect of the process.

  • - Rock vocal coaching and mic technique

    - Exploring character trauma with wellness support

    - Cue-based lighting design for intensity shifts

    - Symbolic prop selection and justification

    - Student-designed merch and posters

    - Reflective journaling and SEL integration

  • - Adapted voice coaching to support vocal health and range

    - Established ritual-based actor decompression practices

    - Collaborated with students on consent-based scene-blocking

    - Empowered students to articulate character arcs with emotional safety

Lizzie Rehearsal Recording

Here’s a preview of the final dress rehearsal process for LIZZIE the Musical, directed by Ray Erazo (full playlist is available on YouTube).

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