Arsenic and Old Lace - Court Theatre

“If you’re a fan of delightfully dark humor, then dive deep into this treasure” -Broadway World

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.

Accessible performances:

October 1, 2022 at 2:00pm/Touch Tour at 12:30pm (Touch Tour/Audio Description)
October 2, 2022 at 2:00pm (Open Captioning)
October 2, 2022 at 7:30pm (ASL Interpretation)

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Photo of Celeste Williams and TayLar by Joe Mazza.

ARTISTIC TEAM

PLAYWRIGHT
Joseph Otto Kesselring
DIRECTOR
Ron OJ Parson
SCENIC DESIGNER
John Culbert
COSTUME DESIGNER
Rachel Anne Healy
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Jared Gooding
SOUND DESIGNER
Sarah Ramos
PRODUCTION DRAMATURG
Khalid Y. Long
STAGE MANAGER
Jaclynn Joslin
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
Katrina Herrmann

CAST

Officer Klein
Norm Boucher
Elaine Harper
Emma Jo Boyden
Rev. Harper/Officer O’Hara/Witherspoon
Thomas J. Cox
Teddy Brewster
Allen D. Edge
Mortimer Brewster
Eric Gerard
Mr. Gibbs/Lt. Rooney
Allen Gilmore
Officer Brophy
Matthew Lunt
Jonathan Brewster
A.C. Smith
Abby Brewster
TayLar
Dr. Einstein
Guy Van Swearingen
Martha Brewster
Celeste Williams

Articles and Interviews

Dramaturgical Notes: Joseph Kesselring’s ARSENIC AND OLD LACE

Learn about the real-life inspiration for Joseph Kesselring's macabre comedy, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE.

In Conversation: Director Ron OJ Parson, Celeste Williams, and TayLar

Hear from Director Ron OJ Parson and the Brewster sisters—TayLar and Celeste Williams—to find out what they love about the classic comedy, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE.