Behind the Curtain with ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
In this behind-the-scenes video, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE director Nicolas Minas and scenic designer Kim Powers offer an inside look at from rehearsals to the intricacies of creating the play’s stunning Gothic set.
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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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.
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.
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








