Arsenic and Old Lace

Arsenic and Old Lace is a play by American playwright Joseph Kesselring, written in 1939. It has become best known through the film adaptation starring Cary Grant and directed by Frank Capra. The play was directed by Bretaigne Windust, and opened on January 10, 1941. On September 25, 1943, the play moved to the Hudson Theater. It closed there on 17 June 1944 having played 1,444 performances. Of the twelve plays written by Kesselring, Arsenic and Old Lace was the most successful, and, according to the opening night review in the New York Times, the play was "so funny that none of us will ever forget it."

The Main Stage Season, four full-length plays during the fall and spring semesters, is produced by the University Theatre. Each performance runs for one week, usually in October, December, March and April.

The goal of the University Theatre is to give the audience, actors and crews a wide opportunity of each theatrical period, style and genre. From Greek tragedies to modern comedies, our yearly program is chosen with everyone in mind.

Auditions are open to the community and everyone is welcome to try out for a cast or crew position. The University Theatre aims to give everyone an equal opportunity and a professional attitude of working in theatre.

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