Arsenic and Old Lace
By Joseph Kesselring
Directed by Kathleen Bean Jones
Performances: November 20 - December 6, 2026 Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:00pm
Location: Main Stage at Rise Church, 10445 SW Canterbury Lane, Tigard OR
A beloved comedy classic, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE invites audiences into a delightfully dangerous home where charm, eccentricity, and murderous hospitality collide. With quick wit, unforgettable characters, and one outrageous twist after another, this classic farce delivers an evening of dark humor and theatrical mischief at the historic Landers Theatre.
In a quiet Brooklyn home, drama critic Mortimer Brewster discovers that his sweet, elderly aunts have been hiding a shocking secret in the cellar. As eccentric relatives, unexpected visitors, and one very suspicious brother descend on the house, Mortimer must navigate family loyalty, romance, and a rapidly unraveling situation that becomes more hilarious — and more deadly — by the minute.
CONTENT ADVISORY: ARSENIC AND OLD LACE is a dark comedy that includes comic references to murder, poisoning, death, mental instability, and criminal behavior. While the tone is farcical and lighthearted, some themes may be best suited for older children, teens, and adults. Parental guidance is suggested.
RUNTIME: 2 hours and 15 minutes, including one-fifteen minute intermission
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