“Arsenic And Old Lace” is Back!
Story and Pictures by Floyd Wayne

Top: John Blytt; Martin Waldron; Michael Fay; Craig Eychner; Ralph Marinaro; J. Vincent Burke; Daniel Roberts – Bottom: Michael Sally; David Weiner; Susan Hohl; Laura Morgan; Patricia Inabnet; Rob Mueller

The Brewster family comes to Castro Valley at the Chanticleers Theatre in the classic comedy “Arsenic And Old Lace.” The famous Frank Capra movie of the same name starring Cary Grant, has been a long-time favorite for theatre and movie-goers. This hilarious farce, written by Joseph Kesselring and directed by Michael Sally, opens Friday night, May 21, at the Chanticleers Community Theatre on Quail Avenue.

This is a story, about two seemingly harmless, old ladies, who poison lonely gentlemen callers!

The spinster Brewster sisters, Abby and Martha, are played by newcomer, Patricia Inabnet and Chanticleers board member, Susan Hohl.

The show becomes frantic when their nephew, Mortimer Brewster, played by Craig Eychner, finds out what his Aunts are up to.

Mortimer tries to save his Aunts from the law as a result of their nasty habit, all the while trying to keep up a normal front with his fiancé, Elaine, played by Laura Morgan.

Other eccentric characters in this farcical script include brothers, Teddy and Jonathan Brewster, played by Michael Fay and Ralph Marinaro; and Dr. Einstein, played by J. Vincent Burke. The rest of the madcap cast includes: Martin Waldron; Rob Mueller, David Weiner, Daniel Roberts, Sean Beecroft and John Blytt.

See what happens in “Arsenic And Old Lace” at Chanticleers Theatre opening Friday, May 21 and playing through June 13.

Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. (May 23, June 6 and June 13).

Doors open ½ hour prior to performances. For reservations call 510-SEE-LIVE (510-733-5483) or reserve seats online. Ticket prices are $18 General, $15 Students and Seniors (55+) (and bargain night pricing of $13 for all seats on Friday, May 28).

Performances are at the Chanticleers Theatre, 3683 Quail Avenue, Castro Valley. Click for a map and driving directions.

Theatre goers attending the show on Friday, May 21, will be treated to Chanticleers’ Opening Night Gala after the show, including complimentary champagne and hors d'oeuvres.