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produced by Tutto Theatre Company and Vortex Repertory
written by Elizabeth Doss
directed by Dustin Wills
original music by Mark Stewart and Andy Tindall
scenic design by Lisa Laratta
costumes by Kim H Ngo
lighting by Megan M Reilly

rigging by Dorian Robison


Murder Ballad Murder Mystery unearths a host of dank and dirty bayou bandits whose names once marauded headlines, wanted posters, and LP sleeves. Watch these corpses whittle out new murder tools to make mincemeat of fair maidens and turn your sweetest dream into your worst nightmare. This psychedelic bluegrass symphonic romp through the swamp spins infamous southern-gothic tales of torture and true crime into a circus massacre of whodunits.  A blast from the past straight up from the grave. 

October 23-November 7, 2009

The Vortex Theatre



Video


As a bonus! here's a filthy, gross recording of Why's Everybody Gotta Die, featuring Kelli Bland

The Suspects
photography by Daniel Brock


Production Photos
photography by Kimberly Mead, models built by Lisa Laratta


Press

2010 B. Iden Payne Awards - Among Nominees Murder Bllad scores a big hit!
Top 9 Theatre Productions that did Ascend the Brightest Heaven of Invention
Top 9 Most Memorable Locally Produced Live Performance Offerings I chanced to see in 2009
Austin Chronicle Review: Murder Ballad Murder Mystery
There Will Be Blood: Halloween Play Preview
Austin American Statesman Preview: Murder Ballad Murder Mystery


Awards and Nominations
WINNER, B Iden Payne Award: Outstanding Featured Actor - Robert Pierson
WINNER, B Iden Payne Award: Outstanding Featured Actress - Content Love Knowles
WINNER, B Iden Payne Award: Oustanding Lighting Design - Megan M Reilly
WINNER, Austin Critics Table: Best Scenic Design - Lisa Laratta
Nomination, B Iden Payne Award: Outstanding Production of a Musical
Nomination, B Iden Payne Award: Oustanding Direction - Dustin Wills
Nomination, B Iden Payne Award: Outstanding Featured Actress - Florinda Bryant
Nomination, B Iden Payne Award: Outstanding Scenic Design - Lisa Laratta
Nomination, B Iden Payne Award: Outstanding Costume Design - Kim H Ngo
Nomination, B Iden Payne Award: Outstanding Music Direction - Mark Stewart and Andy Tindall
Nomination, B Iden Payne Award: Outstanding Original Score - Mark Stewart and Andy Tindall
Nomination, B Iden Payne Award: Outstanding Ensemble
Nomination, Austin Critics Table: Best Production, Musical
Nomination, Austin Critics Table: Best Direction - Dustin Wills
Nomination, Austin Critics Table: Best Ensemble Performance
Nomination, Austin Critics Table: Best Movement - Dustin Wills
Nomination, Austin Critics Table: Best Musical Direction - Mark Stewart and Andy Tindall
Nomination, Austin Critics Table: Best Costume Design - Kim H Ngo
Nomination, Austin Critics Table: Best Lighting Design - Megan M Reilly
Nomination, David Mark Cohen New Play Award - Elizabeth Doss
Top 9 Productions that did Ascend the Brightest Heaven of Invention - Austin Chronicle Best of 2009
Top 9 Most Memorable Locally Produced Live Performance Offerings That I Chanced to See - Austin Chronicle Best of 2009


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