Video: Maloney Presents "Arsenic and Old Lace"

Maloney Props and Paints are performing the dark 1940s comedy Arsenic and Old Lace this weekend only, with Saturday performances at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the school.

The play revolves around a theater critic, Mortimer Brewster, who is set to wed his longtime love, but discovers some startling secrets about his family – like that his two batty, but well-meaning aunts, are poisoning old bachelors to death.

Click above to hear more about the play, from director David Pelletier and the student actors.

Performances will be at Maloney High School, 121 Gravel St., Meriden. Tickets are $10 for all shows, with a $5 child's ticket available for the matinee. For more information on tickets, see the school's website HERE.