By Austin Morton, Student Reporter
Aunt Martha and Aunt Abby may give off the impression of being harmless and carefree, but as their nephew Mortimer soon finds out, that is not exactly the case.
Things quickly escalate when Mortimer’s brother, Jonathan, returns home under strange circumstances, and with something about him feeling a little…off.
“Arsenic and Old Lace” will be the first theatrical performance to hit the NWOSU Alva campus this fall. The show is being directed by Graduate student, Mickey Jordan. “Arsenic and Old Lace” is set in 1940 and centers on the Brewster family.
When asked why he picked this particular play, Jordan said that it is well written, it is still continually fresh and funny. He also said that even for how over the top it is, it is still very relatable.
Even though he is enjoying directing “Arsenic and Old Lace”, he admits that there are some difficulties that come with it.
With the cast as large as it is, Jordan says that getting everyone together at the same time for rehearsal is particularly rough. He also says that casting comes with its fair share of difficulties.
Dakota Retherford, vocal music major, plays the character Mortimer in “Arsenic and Old Lace.” He says that he has enjoyed working with Mickey in the past.
The first collegiate play Retherford participated in was “Anti-Social” and appeared in a scene, which was also directed by Jordan.
Retherford says that he enjoys acting because it reminds him of playing pretend as a kid, and that acting is just playing pretend for grownups. He says that it is also a good way to connect with people.
“Arsenic and Old Lace” will be hitting Northwestern’s Herod Hall Auditorium on October 3rd, 4th, and 5th.