The Arctic Playhouse (1249 Main St, West Warwick, Rhode Island) is pleased to announce open auditions for our 4th show of the 2026 season.

Arsenic and Old Lace

Written By: Joseph Kesselring

Directed By: David Jepson

Stage Manager: Scott Conti

AUDITIONS

Monday, March 2, 2026

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

6:30 – 8:30 PM

Auditionees do not need to come to both days of auditions.

PRODUCTION DATES:

May 21, 22, 23, 29, 30, June 4, 5, 6 2026 at 7:30 PM

May 24, 31, June 7 at 2:00 PM

(11 Performances)

TECH WEEK (Required):

Sunday May 17, 2026, through Wednesday, May 20, 2026

SYNOPSIS:

The story of the charming and innocent ladies who populate their cellar with the remains of socially and religiously “acceptable” roomers and the antics of nephew Teddy, who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt, Mortimer, a manic theatre critic and the freakishly scary Jonathan who travels with a very unusual sidekick in crime.

CAST OF CHARACTERS:

Note: Ages are stage ages. All roles are open to performers of all ethnicities.

ABBY BREWSTER – Eccentric 60’s – 70s

MARTHA BREWSTER – Eccentric 60’s – 70’s

MORTIMER BREWSTER – Dashing 30’s – 40’s

ELAINE HARPER – Ingenue – 20’s – 30’s

TEDDY BREWSTER – Thinks he’s Roosevelt 50’s – 60’s

JONATHAN BREWSTER – Large and scary 40’s – 60’s

DOCTOR EINSTEIN – Small, scared 40’s – 70’s

LT. ROONEY – Older version of Donnie Wahlberg (Blue Bloods), 40’s – 50’s

OFFICER O’HARA – Solid, impressive cameo, 30’s – 40’s

REVEREND HARPER – Reserved 40’s

OFFICER BROPHY (Male or Female) – 20’s – 40’s

OFFICER KLEIN (Male or Female)–  20’s – 40’s

MR. GIBBS – (Male presenting) Fun cameo (1/3 the rehearsals) 50’s – 70’s

MR. WITHERSPOON – (Male presenting) Fun cameo (1/3 the rehearsals) 50s – 70’s

AUDITION PREPARATION:

Auditions will include sample readings from the script, which will be provided at the audition.

Any Questions, feel free to contact Stage Manager Scott Conti at mtskulls@gmail.com

NOTE: Video Auditions will not be accepted. There will be a possibility of doubling some of the male roles.

The Arctic Playhouse is committed to the values of equal opportunity in casting. Roles are awarded based on an individual’s ability to perform the material and their capacity to collaborate as part of the ensemble. Every performer is considered with fairness and respect, and casting decisions are made to create a strong, cohesive company that brings the production to life together.