The Aleithia Players present Arsenic and Old Lace! This classic comedy was written by Joseph Kesselring and revolves around the Brewster family, which consists of many strange individuals. Mortimer Brewster is a drama critic who must deal with his crazy relatives as he debates whether to go through with his recent promise to marry the woman he loves. These relatives include two spinster aunts who have taken to “helping” old men, a brother who believes he is Theodore Roosevelt, and surprise visitors. All these oddities become even more tangled when the local police become involved. With mixing poison, blowing bugles, finding love, and burying bodies, Arsenic and Old Lace is a hilarious story of confusion and family.
Play performances will be at Forks of the Brandywine Church, 1648 Horseshoe Pike (Rt. 322), Glenmoore. There will be Dessert Theater performances on Thursday, March 5th, and Friday, March 6th, both at 7:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Contact Nancy Hollahan at Hollahan@comcast.net or 610-942-8988. There will also be two general public performances on Saturday, March 7. The matinee show begins at 2 p.m. The evening show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets for sale.
Cast includes youth from across the region.
Alpha Abby: Erika Shyer, Elverson
Martha: Alexa Shyer, ElversonElaine: Ella Fulcher, Glenmoore
Mrs. Harper: Mariah Denlinger, Narvon
Teddy: Kairo Calabretta, Royersford
Brophy: Billy Swatton, Mount Joy
Klein: Graeme Straughn, Coatesville
Mortimer: Andrew Hageman, Pottstown
Gibbs: Justin Hageman, Pottstown
Jonathan: David Gondy, Glenmoore
Einstein: Kristoff Henschel, Collegeville
O’hara: Chris Maolie, Sinking Spring
Rooney: Dante Calabretta, Royersford
Mr. Witherspoon: Elizabeth Keeler, Oxford
OmegaAbby: Alyssa Kowalick, Phoenixville
Martha: Alex Service, West Chester
Elaine: Rebecca Kruse, Downingtown
Mrs. Harper: Abbe Harris, Glenmoore
Teddy: Robinson Fulcher, Glenmoore
Klein: Annaclaire Fulcher, Glenmoore
Mortimer: Nathaniel Tyson, Dallastown
Gibbs: Sam Wills, CoatesvilleJonathan: Clay Stabolepszy, Leesport
Einstein: Kristoff Henschel, Collegeville
O’hara: Chris Maolie, Sinking Spring
Rooney: David Celeste, Glen Mills
Mr. Witherspoon: Marissa McDonald, West Chester