Reitz Theater “Arsenic and Old Lace”

While facing that dilemma, he also deals with a brother who believes he is Teddy Roosevelt (Todd Shindledecker) and a murderous brother Jonathan (Dave Martin) who has received plastic surgery performed by an alcoholic accomplice, Dr. Einstein (Ian Grieve), to conceal his identity and now looks like horror-film actor Boris Karloff. 

Others actors in the ensemble include Rob Miller, Chris Martin, Beecher Klingensmith, R. Lee Chappel, Reg Hoover, Jonathan Heid, and Father Ed Walk.

Director Dave Martin says he couldn’t be happier with the experience. “The cast has been so committed and we have such a good time playing these parts,” says Martin. “During rehearsal, there have been many moments when the cast just breaks down with laughter because of the ridiculousness of these wonderful characters.”

A special opening night event will be held during the October 19th show, as Laurel Mountain Winery will host a wine tasting one hour before the 8PM show.

Sponsored by Apple Tractor, tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and students, and $5 for children 12 and under, and can be purchased at Kohlhepps True Value, S&T Bank on Liberty Boulevard, Rosie’s Book Shop, Catherine’s Cache, Stew’s Brew Coffee House, or Jim Stellabuto’s Everything Under Foot. Tickets can also be reserved by calling the Reitz Theater Box Office at 375-4274, or visiting www.reitztheater.com.

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