Arsenic and Old Lace

“Crazy fun … superb bits of physical comedy” – Reader

“A talented cast … TayLar and Williams are just terrific” – Chicago Tribune

“Screwball goofiness, some outright farce and a good comic scare or two” – Sun-Times

“Exceptional cast, stunning set … galvanic direction … wildly insane big fun” – WTTW

Mild-mannered sisters Martha and Abby Brewster live in their spacious Victorian home in a quiet neighborhood in Brooklyn with an eccentric nephew, Teddy. Famed for their hospitality, Martha and Abby are adored by their neighbors and frequently entertain guests. But when their other nephew, Mortimer, discovers his aunts’ macabre secrets, a hilarious chain of events ensue in this character-driven farce. Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson directs this beloved American classic, bringing much-needed humor and healing laughter to the stage in Court’s 2022/23 Season opener.

Approximate running time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission.

Sponsored by Allstate and Gustavo Bamberger and Martha Van Haitsma.
Ron OJ Parson’s residency is made possible by the Joyce Foundation.

Download a pdf of the program here.

Header photo of Allen Gilmore, Eric Gerard, Celeste Williams, Thomas J. Cox, TayLar, and Emma Jo Boyden by Michael Brosilow.