Arsenic and Old Lace

Joseph Kesselring's
Arsenic and Old Lace

June 10-12
Directed by Janis Turner

From The Director Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring is a play set in the early 1940's. It is a delightful comedy that never goes out of style. For a community theater, this play is a wonderful venue for experienced actors, as well as less or non-experienced actors. The 14 parts in the cast allow for new folks to try out their talents with some smaller character parts, while the lead roles are challenging and fun. I am blessed to have a cast that is talented, game, and willing to take suggestions from the director! I hope everyone will be entertained and leave the venue with a lighter heart than when they arrived. This was, in fact, what I believe the intent on the part of Mr. Kesselring, as a World War was raging at the time of this writing. Entertainment, in my opinion, a place where one can come and forget real-life for a time, is what theater should be. -- Janis Turner

The Cast

`Eric Van Druff`	........................................................	`as Mortimor Brewster`
`Barbara Gee`	........................................................	`as Elaine Harper`
`Mary Rolick`	........................................................	`as Abby Brewster`
`Rebekah D. Blair`	........................................................	`as Martha Brewster`
`Dick Marcott`	........................................................	`as Teddy Brewster`
`Charles E. Church`	........................................................	`as Jonathon Brewster`
`William Steffen`	........................................................	`as Dr. Einstein`
`Randall Turner`	........................................................	`as Rev. Dr. Harper`
`Gabe Potter`	........................................................	`as Officer Klein`
`Michael Church`	........................................................	`as Officer O’Hara`
`Adam Turner`	........................................................	`as Officer Brophy`
`Kevin Tingley`	........................................................	`as Lt. Rooney`
`Roy Pedersen`	........................................................	`as Mr. Witherspoon`
`William “Gus” Gocella`	........................................................	`as Mr. Gibbs`

The Crew

`Cindy Matteson`	........................................................	`Stage Manager`
`Paul A. Nelson`	........................................................	`Adapted Scenic Design`
`Randy Turner`	........................................................	`Lighting Designer`
`Adam Turner`	........................................................	`Lighting Crew`
`Joseph Turner`	........................................................	`Lighting Crew`
`Ron Johnson`	........................................................	`Sound Board Operator`
`Rebecca Blair Dan Brockel Charles Church Anne Davenport-Leete Barb Gee Matt Herbert Dick Marcott Mary Rolick Eric Van Druff`	........................................................	`Set Construction Crew`
`Candy and Greg Tingley`	........................................................	`Running Crew`
`Nancy Coder`	........................................................	`Props`
`Cheryl Lopus`	........................................................	`Costumer`
`Sharie Radzavich Chris Mackowski Julie Dykstra`	........................................................	`Publicity`
`Chris Mackowski`	........................................................	`Program`
`Chris Mackowski`	........................................................	`Box Office`
`Alternative Expressions Studio`	........................................................	`Lobby Photography`
`Dan Wintermantel of Studio 4 East`	........................................................	`Artwork Design`
`John and Rebecca Ryan Taffy Meyer Dr. & Mrs. George Evans Tillie Brady Rick and Jan Frederick Linda Conklin`	........................................................	`Hospitality Hosts & Hostesses`
`Iris Erwin Isabelle Champlin Jackie Streb Tillie Brady John and Rebecca Ryan`	........................................................	`Reception Donations`

Synopsis of Scenes The entire action of the play takes place in the living room of the Brewster home in Brooklyn. Time: The present Act I An afternoon in September Act II That same night Act III Scene 1 Later that night Scene 2 Early the next morning There will be a fifteen-minute intermission. Please join us in the lobby for refreshments.

Special Thanks Campus Police Clare and Greg Blatz Bradford Kiwanis Club Bradford Regional Medical Center Jeff Carson Patty Colosimo and the Office of Conference Services and Special Events Dr. Nathan Graham Hill Memorial United Methodist Church Olean Community Theatre Pitt-Bradford The ReHabilitation Center Mary and Jim Rolick Joyce Rose Tom Urban Thanks, as ever, to our ticket outlets: Brauser’s, Graham Florist, Ott & McHenry Pharmacy, Smith’s Trophy Shop, and Tina’s Hallmark! BLT would like to thank media sponsor WESB for its continued support! Once again, WESB has partnered with BLT to help make community-based theatre possible in Bradford. We thank the station for its generosity during BLT’s 8th Season.