Arsenic and Old Lace

May 22 to Jun 14, 2025
Written by: Joseph Kesselring
Directed by: T Sean Prescott

Performances:  May 22, 23, 24 / 29, 30, 31 / Jun 1 / 5, 6, 7 / 12, 14 @ 7:30pm
NO PERFORMANCE on Friday, June 13th so as not to conflict with graduation ceremonies
Two Matinee: Sunday, May 25th and Sunday, June 8th @ 2pm
Please do not use parking at Robert’s Bookshop for matinee.
Plays at Theatre West   
Auditions: Completed
Auditions at Theatre West 3536 SE Hwy 101

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The Story: The Story: 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.

Theatre West veteran, T Sean Prescott, directs this production for our 50th
anniversary season. “Arsenic and Old Lace” was last performed at Theatre West in December 2001, directed by our performance stage namesake, Jack Coyne. Jack did not live to see the full run of the show, but he brought it to life and we hope to remember him well with this new production.

Jan Coloccia

Abby Brewster

Jan has spent many years writing, directing, acting, and producing for community theatre. She has operated a repertory acting troupe, as well as serving in a non-profit children’s theatre company. This is her 4th full-length production at Theatre West; she was last seen as Bella in this season’s, Angel Street.

Suzanne Gagnon

Martha Brewster

After resting up from two performances at Theatre West last year, in Harold & Maude and Angel Street, I’m pleased to be back on stage again. I’m excited to be surrounded by all the
talented and enthusiastic people associated with this show. Thanks again to Eric, for being supportive of my time-consuming passion.

Gavin Suckow

Mortimer Brewster

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Lewis Smith

Teddy Brewster

Lewis was last seen on the Theatre West stage in Harold & Maude as the inebriated-adjacent Irish priest. Prior roles at TW include Epic Proportions and Felix in The Odd Couple. His other local endeavors have included directing and performing in A Tour to Die For and the live radio presentation of It’s a Wonderful Life. His performance experience includes Shakespeare, musicals, ballets, short films & commercials.  Lewis was a member of Batucaje, an Afro-Brazilian dance and music ensemble based in San Francisco, Motu’aina, a Tahitian drum & dance group, and performed with a Berkeley-based improv and mime troupe. He also teaches Improv, Tahitian Drumming, and self-defense at OCCC.  Lewis would like to thank Sean & Khrys for type-casting him as another wacko!  If the shoe fits…

Scott Christianson

Jonathan Brewster

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Jack Nicklaw

Dr Einstein

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Dave Jones

The Rev Dr Harper

Dave has been involved in many plays in the last 25 plus years at Theatre West and at the Oakley Valley Arts Council in Idaho. He has played such varied characters as the Grinch, a seal, most recently Bob the misogynist in And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little, to his current role as Reverend Doctor Harper in this play. He thanks his play widow wife for being a excellent line prompter and supporter of his theatrics addiction. He is a semi-retired CPA who’s tax preparation income supports his ocean fishing addiction. He hopes you enjoy the show. Fish on!

Anna Gabler

Elaine Harper

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Andrew Schmitz

Officer O’Hara

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Frank Ward

Mr Witherspoon

With a recent move to Lincoln City in 2021, Frank was immediately drawn to Theatre West as an actor and subsequently served on the Board of Directors. 

In his own words, he’s been acting most of his life with a few stage productions thrown in here and there, and his recent stage productions include D.W. DeWitt in Theatre West’s Epic Proportions, President Harding in Camping with Henry and Tom, and Candy in New Vision Arts’ Of Mice and Men at Newport’s PAC.

Frank loves the beach and taking on his new role as husband to his beautiful and wonderful bride Janet. He spends much of his time building things like boats and other woodworking projects as well as a mix of hobbies which include rowing, traveling, playing disc golf and pickleball. 

Frank is excited and grateful to return to the Jack Coyne stage for this production and hopes to remain active in the theater as long as he can help tell their stories.

T Sean Prescott

Director

Sean is an accountant living in Lincoln City with his wife, and two cats who tolerate his existence. He enjoys playing computer games, listening to music, reading, and watching movies. He also has a love for all things theater related. Singing, acting and directing are Sean’s passions. This is Sean’s second time directing a play at Theatre West.

Khrys Suckow

Asst Director

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