By Joseph Kesselring
This “laughterpiece” involves the screwball antics of the Brewster family as they sink deeper, and ever funnier, into murder, mayhem and mystery. A theatre-hating drama critic, Mortimer Brewster has his hands full with two adorably sweet aunts with a penchant for poisoning lonely, elderly gentlemen. Then he learns his brother- who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt - is in on it too. And then his criminal brother, Jonathan, moves in…
Recommended for ages 11 and older
October 12-24, 2007
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“…a gem that skillfully blends murder and farce leaving nary a gravestone unturned in its exploration of its plot possibilities and hilariously compounding ironies, dramatic and otherwise.” Metroland
“This is an oldie that sparkled like new… and was a masterpiece of ensemble playing.” Daily Gazette