The Murder Trial of John Gordon, a new play written and directed by former Cranston resident Ken Dooley, is the story of John Gordon, the last person to be executed in the state of Rhode Island in 1843. An Irish immigrant, Gordon was found guilty of murder and ultimately hanged.
Visit the Park Theatre website at www.parktheatreri.com for more information and to purchase tickets. Tickets can also be purchased by phone at 401-467-7275 or by visiting the Box Office at 848 Park Avenue, Cranston.