Glenties Drama Group’s talented cast of Arsenic and Old Lace delivered a remarkable performance that had audiences on the edge of their seats at the Market Hall over three nights. Please click on the arrows to go through the gallery
The play - a comedy by Joseph Kesselring - is set in the home of the Brewster sisters in Brooklyn, New York, in the 1940s and was directed locally by Anne Gallagher, with Rosaleen Molloy as stage manager.
The production featured a stellar cast of local familiar faces. Leading the Brewster household were Helen Power as Abby and Amanda McGuigan as Martha. The sisters are supported by a chaotic family tree, including Pat Browne as the bugle-blowing Teddy Brewster and Peter McKenna as the sinister Jonathan Brewster.
The plot followed drama critic Mortimer Brewster (Brendan McDyer), who was horrified to discover his sweet aunts have a habit of poisoning lonely old men with spiked elderberry wine.
Tony Cmyth played the Rev Dr Harper, James Griffin was Officer Brophy, Conal Boyce took the part of Officer O’Hara and Michael A Gallagher played Officer Klein.
Lucy Byrne was Elaine Harper, John McSwiggan took the part of Mr Gibbs, and Brian McDevitt played Dr Einstein. Harold Reid fulfilled the role of Mr Witherspoon.
The set design was courtesy of Michael D Gallagher, with Big G, Michael Gallagher and James Plummer Boyle assisting in construction. The back state crew were Annette McGettigan and Mary Melly, with Katrina Gallagher doing hair and make-up, Marie Smyth looking after costumes and CP Audio, Tony McGuire and Billy McInnes looking after lights and sound. Cavern Design Printing provided the stunning posters that added a professional touch to the overall production.
The tension increased with Mr. Gibbs (Brian McDevitt), Officer O’Hara (Michael D Gallagher), and the mischievous Jonathan Brewster (Peter McKenna), who brings chaos to the Brewster household.
Front of house duties were managed by Anne Marie McDermott, Maria McInnes, Anne O’Donnell, Carmel Gallagher, Hannah McGuinness and Angela Griffin, ensuring the audience felt welcome from the moment they arrived.
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