BlackBox Foundation is proud to present:

Arsenic and Old Lace (Ages 16+)

Drama critic Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a corpse in his elderly aunts’ window seat. Mortimer rushes to tell Abby and Martha before they stumble upon the body themselves, only to learn that the two old women aren’t just aware of the dead man in their parlor, they killed him! Between his aunts’ penchant for poisoning wine, a brother who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt, and another brother using plastic surgery to hide from the police—not to mention Mortimer’s own hesitancy about marriage—it’ll be a miracle if Mortimer makes it to his wedding. Arsenic and Old Lace is a classic black comedy about the only thing more deadly than poison: family.

Auditions:

Dates

02/03/2025 6pm-9pm

What to prepare:

- A 30-45 second comedic monologue. You can bring this on paper for back up, but we highly suggest memorizing it prior to audtions.

- a 4x6 head shot (or other similar picture) If one is not provided a production staff member will take one at auditions.

- Pen or pencil

- A water bottle

Casting:

Casting will be sent out prior to the first rehearsal. Cast will recieve their scripts at the first rehearsal.

Rehearsal and Show Dates:

Rehearsals

02/06/2025 - 04/10/2025

Mondays, and Thursdays 6pm-9pm

Tech Week

04/14-04/17 6pm-9pm

Shows

04/18 @7pm, 04/19 @2pm & 7pm, 04/25 @7pm, 04/26 @7pm, 04/27 @2pm

 Other Notes:

- Cast should bring a water bottle, snack, pencil , jacket, and highlighter to every rehearsal

- Cast members are alotted 2 unexcused missed rehearsals (This is any rehearsals not listed on the original audition paper) we may not be able to re-teach choreography and/or vocals if rehearsals are missed. After 2 unexcused absences, we will be re-evaluating said cast members role. We take this very seriously as it effects the rest of the staff and cast.

If you have any questions or concerns contact:

Emmi Rakoci

(520)424-6470

emmirakoci.theatre@gmail.com