A Cut Above: Meet LIZZIE director Bethany Spears

Hickory Community Theatre's 76th season rolls on with LIZZIE, the fierce and unforgettable new rock musical based on one of America's most infamous murders.

The sold-out production, which continues its run through May 25th in the Firemen's Kitchen at HCT, is the sensational directorial debut of multi-faceted Kay Award winner Bethany Spears.

"After serving as stage manager and assistant director, I’m thrilled to step into the director’s chair for such a phenomenal show,” says Spears, who most recently appeared on stage at HCT as Violet Beauregard in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY.

Spears previously rocked out in the Firemen's Kitchen as The Nina in AIRNESS. HCT audiences will also know Spears from roles in RIDE THE CYCLONE, ROCK OF AGES and THE COLOR PURPLE, for which she earned a Kay Award for Outstanding Featured Female Performer. Behind the scenes, Spears has been a stage manager for such HCT productions as PUFFS, THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, CADILLAC CREW, POTUS and THE GUY WHO DIDN'T LIKE MUSICALS, as well as an assistant director (and stage manager) for EATING BLACKBERRIES.

ALL REMAINING PERFORMANCES OF LIZZIE ARE CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. If you wish to be added to a Wait List in the event that a ticket becomes available, you can contact the theatre box office by phone at 828-328-2283. The box office is open from 12-5 PM Wednesday through Friday. Remaining performance dates are Fridays and Saturdays, May 16th, 17th, 23rd & 24th at 7:30 PM; and, Thursday, May 15th at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $18 for adults, $12 for youth and students.

CONTENT WARNING: LIZZIE contains loud noises, flashing lights, haze, foul language, blood, and references to murder and sexual abuse. Patrons under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

LIZZIE is produced in association with The Guild at Hickory Community Theatre. The Hickory Community Theatre’s 76th season is sponsored by A Cleaner World, Belle Age, Covington Dental, LifeRootz, Protection Products, Inc., and Shurtape Technologies. HCT is a Funded Affiliate of Arts Culture Catawba and receives additional support from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.