The stakes are high for the Brewster sisters, though Mortimer might be the only person aware of that. In Arsenic and Old Lace, the play humorously explores Mortimer’s efforts to save his aunts from the consequences of their criminal deeds...
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VEER | Wells Theatre a Perfect Setting for Arsenic and Old Lace
The day is set in 1940s Brooklyn, NYC, and the Brewster sisters are living in a Victorian or Gothic-style home, typical of the time. The Wells Theatre then should provide a pretty perfect space for the set. “I’m really excited about it being in the Wells Theatre, I find the Wells Theatre to be a really beautiful space," said Nick. The scenic designer, Kim Powers and I. have really considered the space itself, when looking at the design of the show.
