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Follow on Google News | Producers Cramer & Edwards Return with Sophomore Production: Arsenic & Old Lace – July 9-12New York City fans of the classic play Arsenic and Old Lace don't have to wait until its rumored return to Broadway.
By: HANNA EDWARDS One way their production will differ from the upcoming Broadway production is the casting of a male for the role of Aunt Martha. Comedian and actor David Mohr will play the role opposite Ms. Edwards as Aunt Abby. “David came in for one of the male parts,” says Dr. Cramer. “When I asked if he was willing to shave, he said he would do so for the role of Martha. So, we had him read Martha on the spot, and he played beautifully off Hanna. We [the producers plus director Craig Hutchison] weren’t looking to cast a male for the role, but once it landed in our laps, we went with it.” Insanity runs in Mortimer Brewster’s family: brother Teddy thinks he’s Theodore Roosevelt, while brother Jonathan is an internationally- Cast members returning from Hamlet…(Unmasked) The producing pair – now known as Epic Fog Productions – chose the play as their second effort “because it was the furthest we could get from a Shakespearean Tragedy,” says Dr. Cramer. There is a connection, however: “Poison is a common theme in both plays,” says Ms. Edwards. “We liked the idea of a completely different play with a tangential connection. And we just love the play.” EPIC FOG ARSENIC & OLD LACE CONT’D As with Hamlet…(Unmasked) About undertaking a classic that may soon be seen on the Great White Way, Ms. Edwards was enthusiastic. “There’s certainly more than enough audience to go around for this play,” she said. “It’s a classic. The comedy transcends the time period. Based on what I’ve heard [about the cast of the upcoming Broadway production], the two productions will be very different. But they’re both going to be very funny.” WHEN: July 9 – 7PM; July 10,11 – 8PM; July 12 – 3PM WHERE: Theater at John De Sotelle Studio; 300 West 43rd Street, 3rd Floor (Times Square Arts Center) New York, NY 10036 Tickets: $20 online (plus service charge) at http://www.arsenicandoldlacenyc.com Hatchfund: http://www.hatchfund.org/ Event information: About Epic Fog Productions: Epic Fog Productions is the producing team of Hanna Edwards and Dr. Michael Cramer. The duo’s first production was Hamlet…(Unmasked) CONTACT: HANNA EDWARDS 718.696.7145 NYCREGODDESS@ MICHAEL CRAMER 347.668.9521 HAMLETUNMASKED@ End
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