Theater D is holding auditions for Arsenic and Old Lace directed by Madeline Franklin.

Auditions at the Jewett Community Center, 836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield.

Arsenic and Old Lace Synopsis: Mortimer Brewster is living a happy life: he has a steady job at a prominent New York newspaper, he's just become engaged, and he gets to visit his sweet spinster aunts to announce the engagement. Mortimer always knew that his family had a bit of a mad gene -- his brother believes himself to be Teddy Roosevelt and his great-grandfather used to scalp Indians for pleasure -- but his world is turned upside down when he realizes that his dear aunts have been poisoning lonely old men for years! When Mortimer's maniacal brother, Jonathan. (who strangely now resembles Boris Karloff) returns on the night that the aunts were planning to bury the newest victim, Mortimer must rally to help his aunts and protect his fiance -- all while trying to keep his own sanity. as well. An uproarious farce on plays involving murder, Arsenic and Old Lace has become a favorite amongst regional theatres throughout America.

Character Descriptions for Arsenic and Old Lace

Abby Brewster - A darling lady in her sixties or early seventies who poisons elderly men, Abby is the sister of Martha and aunt to Teddy, Jonathan, and Mortimer.

Martha Brewster - A sweet elderly woman in her sixties or early seventies with Victorian charm who poisons elderly men, Martha is the sister of Abby and an aunt to Teddy, Jonathan, and Mortimer.

Elaine Harper- An attractive girl in her twenties/early thirties and Mortimer's fiancee, Elaine is the daughter of the Rev. Dr. Harper. She is surprisingly wise in the ways of the world for a minister's daughter. Mortimer Brewster - Nephew of Abby and Martha in his thirties Mortimer is a drama critic who is engaged to Elaine. A good-hearted cynic who is about to have his world turned upside down.

Teddy Brewster - Nephew of Abby and Martha Brewster, Teddy is a man in his forties who thinks that he is Theodore Roosevelt.

Officer O'Hara - A police officer, O'Hara in his/her twenties/early thirties is a would-be playwright who pesters Mortimer to read his play.

Jonathan Brewster - Nephew of Abby and Martha Brewster. Jonathan in his forties/fifties is a psychopath who has numerous murders to his credit and no scruples whatsoever. A bit oversensitive to his "new" appearance.

Dr. Einstein- A plastic surgeon and an alcoholic in his fifties, Dr. Einstein has changed Jonathan's face three times, with his most recent work resulting in a Boris Karloff resemblance.

The Rev. Dr. Harper - Minister and father of Elaine. A bit pompous and protective, very ministerial in his manner.

Officer Brophy /Lieutenant Rooney A flatfoot Brooklyn cop with the usual charm of a police officer / A tough and dominating police officer. Age open.

Officer Klein - young police officer - may be US to Mortimer.

Mr. Gibbs/Mr. Witherspoon A man who wishes to rent a room from the Brewster sisters./The superintendent of Happy Dale Sanitarium. Older gents.