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“Fabulously screwball!”
Chicago Sun Times

The grandmother of dark comedies gets a mischievous and campy makeover as Artistic Director Matt M. Morrow makes her Center REP directorial debut. Newly engaged theater critic Mortimer discovers his two elderly Aunts are harboring some killer secrets, just as his estranged brother descends upon the family home, upending everything he thought to be true in his life. To save his family, his fiancé, and his own sanity, Mortimer must learn to navigate a new world gone mad… all while trying to make the 8 o’clock curtain. Deliciously macabre, classically winsome, and queerishly delightful, get ready for a new vision for one of theater’s most enduring comedies.  

approx. 2 hours and 15 minutes, with one intermission

New this season—REP Connect pre- and post-performance events designed to bring audiences and artists together. Center REP invites you to the following REP Connect events for Arsenic and Old Lace: 

Pay What You Can preview performances (Sept. 8 & 11)

Everyone deserves the opportunity to experience live theatre at a price they can afford. Any audience member can join us for “Pay What You Can” preview performances (the first two performances of each production). Tickets are available for reservation/purchase online – no discount code needed! We're counting on you to let us know what price level is right for you. If you can afford to, please consider paying a little extra to support those who can't.

Director Chat (Sept. 13)

Get to know Center REP Artistic Director / Arsenic and Old Lace director Matt M. Morrow at this casual conversation held before the show. 

Cast Chat (Sept. 18 & 22)

Join cast members and Center REP artistic leaders at this lively conversation held after the show. 

Pride Mixer (Sept. 25) 

Mix, mingle and share a drink* with fellow theatergoers and LGBTQIA+ community members at this lively pre-show mixer. 
*drinks not included with tickets. 

ASL-Interpreted performance (Sept. 28)

ASL interpretation for deaf and hard of hearing patrons. If you are planning to utilize interpretation at this event please inform the box office upon arrival to ensure you're seated with optimal views of the interpreters.

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Cast

Ronnie Anderson, Understudy Abby Brewster / Martha Brewster
Elio Amador, Officer Brophy
Brenda Arellano, Officer Klein
Tanika Baptiste*, Lieutenant Rooney
DeAnna Driscoll*, Jonathan Brewster
Michael Patrick Gaffney*, Martha Brewster
Carla Gallardo, Elaine Harper
Kalli Jonsson*, Dr. Harper/Mr. Gibbs/Mr. Witherspoon
Addam Ledamyen, Officer O’Hara
Catherine Luedtke*, Teddy Brewster
Danny Scheie*, Abby Brewster
Cody Sloan*, Mortimer Brewster
Skyler Sullivan, Dr. Einstein

Production Team

Matt M. Morrow, Director
Taylor McQuesten*, Stage Manager
Joe Coe*, Assistant Stage Manager
Yi-Chien Lee, Scenic Designer
Brooke Kesler, Costume Designer
Kurt Landisman+, Lighting Designer
James Ard, Sound Designer
Emily Haynes, Wig Designer
Alyssa Tryon, Properties Designer
Nancy Carlin, Dialect Coach
Elena Wright, Intimacy Coordinator
Brandon DiPaola, Fight Choreographer
Skyler Sullivan, Movement Consultant 
Amber Hughes, Mental Illness Consultant

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
+Member of United Scenic Artists Union

“Arsenic and Old Lace” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. 
www.concordtheatricals.com

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