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ARSENIC & OLD LACE | Diving Deeper: Victorian Gothic Architecture

Scenic Designer KIMBERLY POWERS‘ design for the Brewster home in "Arsenic and Old Lace" is a masterfully crafted example of Gothic Victorian Architecture, vividly capturing the quaint and subtly sinister atmosphere of the Brewster sisters’ home...

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WHRO: Virginia Stage Company’s 46th Season tackles hard subjects with “delight and humor”

Starting Sept. 4, Virginia Stage Company’s new season is funny with a dark twist, artistic director Tom Quaintance said.

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Theatre for Everyone Performances 2024/2025

Virginia Stage Company is dedicated to making theatre accessible for all audience members and increasing inclusion for those on the autism spectrum, as well as first-time theatergoers and young children. The Theatre for Everyone program produces performances that are sensory-friendly. These performances are a judgment-free environment, for anyone who might benefit from an inclusive theatre experience.

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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.

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ARSENIC & OLD LACE | Diving Deeper: Teddy Roosevelt and The Panama Canal

In Joseph Kesselring's "Arsenic and Old Lace," Teddy Roosevelt is more than just a quirky character trait; he’s a central figure portrayed by one of the Brewster sisters' eccentric relatives

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Pick Your Poison Wine Tasting (feat. Vino Culture)

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ARSENIC & OLD LACE | Diving Deeper: Poisons and their Affects

In Joseph Kesselring's dark comedy "Arsenic and Old Lace," poison isn’t just a plot device—it’s central to the story’s eerie charm. The play brings us into the world of the Brewster sisters...