Theatre in the Round Players Open 72nd Season with Arsenic & Old Lace on September 8

Theatre in the Round Players (TRP) opens its 72nd season with the dark comedy classic, Arsenic & Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring, running weekends September 8 to October 1, with a Monday Pay-What-You-Can performance on September 18.  

Every family has secrets, and the eccentric Brewster family is no exception. However, when Mortimer Brewster discovers his two sweet aunt’s macabre hobby of poisoning lonely old men, having skeletons in the closet takes on a whole new meaning. The mad-cap romp begins as Mortimer fights to keep his new-found knowledge from the police (and his fiancée)!  With witty dialogue and unforgettable characters, this hilariously twisted play will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

George M. Roesler directs the thirteen-member cast with sets designed by Lee Christensen, costumes by Rebecca Karstad, lighting by Mark Kieffer, props by Roxanne Miller, music composed by Donald Sweet, and sound by Robert Hoffman.

Arsenic & Old Lace runs September 8-October 1. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm. A post-show discussion with the cast and director will be held immediately following the performance on Sunday, September 24.

Tickets are $25. For information, call the theatre’s box office at 612-333-3010 or visit the website.