Casting Call for "Arsenic and Old Lace" Play

(Female-identifying). A model of Victorian charm and grace. A bit older and more dominant than her sister Martha, she is happy and spry, but definitely the stronger personality of the two. Mortimer’s aunt.

(Female-identifying). Like her sister, she is very sweet, but a bit more submissive than Abby. Mortimer’s aunt.

(Female-identifying). The daughter of Rev. Harper, and Mortimer’s fiancée. Spunky and smart, she is more worldly-wise than one might expect from a reverend’s daughter. She goes on a big emotional journey through the show – from happiness to terror and back again.

(Male-identifying) Nephew to Abby and Martha, brother to Teddy and Jonathan, and engaged to Elaine. A theatre critic for the newspaper. Likeable and charming, and a bit cynical. His world gets turned upside down. A very physical role.

(Male-identifying) Believes he is the 26th President of the United States. Likeable and kind-hearted, he’s been in the long-term care of Abby and Martha. Has to run up and down stairs a lot.

(Male-identifying). Mortimer’s estranged brother, he’s a psychopath with numerous murders to his credit. Creepy and short-tempered. He’s had several plastic surgeries to change his appearance, and now resembles Boris Karloff, which he is a bit sensitive about. A physical role.

(Male-identifying). A German plastic surgeon and right-hand man to Jonathan. He should evoke some empathy, as he has been ensnared by Jonathan and cannot escape. Often in a haze of alcohol, he is a bit disheveled in appearance.

(Male-identifying). Elaine’s father and minister of the church that is next door to the Brewster house, and a favorite of the sisters. While he is generally kind, he is a bit mannered, and not a fan of his daughter’s relationship.

(Male-identifying). A Brooklyn police officer. Likeable. We meet him as he’s collecting Christmas toys for the needy. Some physical work in this role.

(Male-identifying). A flatfoot Brooklyn police officer making the rounds with Officer Brophy.

(Male-identifying). A Brooklyn police officer of Irish descent. Full of life, good-natured, and on very good terms with Abby and Martha. He’s a would-be playwright, and anxious for Mortimer to take a look at his work. He’s well-intentioned, but a little bit annoying in his persistence.

(Male-identifying). An elderly gentleman who wishes to rent a room from the sisters, and nearly one of the victims of their “charity”. He’s a little gruff to start but warms up to them when offered a treat.

(Male-identifying). The man in charge at the local precinct. He has little patience for the mistakes his men often make and has to run a tight ship. He is loud, decisive, and confident.

(Male-identifying). The superintendent of Happy Dale Sanitarium. Mild-mannered and kind.