In 1894, Robert Ross was shot and killed as he tried to prevent ballot box stuffing in a local election. Bartholomew “Bat” Shea was wrongfully accused, convicted and executed for the murder. Some say Shea was a scapegoat, targeted by politically ambitious Frank Black who went on to become governor of New York.
On Friday, March 29, the Friends of Oakwood host a production of Troy author Jack Casey’s riveting play at 7 p.m. at the Gardner Earl Chapel in Oakwood Cemetery. Reservations are required as seating is limited. Please call to secure your seats: 518-328-0090. Tickets are $15/person payable at the door.
Filled with hidden evidence and manipulated media, Shea’s trial is transformed into a captivating performance by the Highlight Acting Troupe under the direction of Robin Dickinson.
The Friends of Oakwood is a non-profit volunteer group working to support the preservation and maintenance of the non-sectarian Earl Chapel and grounds of Troy’s still-active historic 19th-century Oakwood Cemetery. New members are always welcome.
Published: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 20:50:52 +0000 by d.gardner