Northwest Catholic Invites Public to The Arsonists

Northwest Catholic High School in West Hartford invites the public to its fall play The Arsonists by Max Frisch November 9 and 10 at 7:30pm and Nov. 11 at 2pm. Reserve seats by emailing nwcdrama@gmail.com.

This dark comedy is set in a town that is regularly attacked by arsonists. Disguised as door-to-door salesmen, they talk their way into people’s homes and settle down in the attic, where they set about planning the destruction of the house. The action centers around Mr. Biedermann (a name that loosely translates from the German to “Everyman”) and his sense of propriety and quest for belonging, even if it comes at a price. Though the message is powerful, the show is devilishly funny and sure to entertain.

Northwest Catholic Dramateurs Director Sara Avery said, “This show is such a powerful piece about what it means to be a citizen of the world during difficult times.” Avery continued, “It has presented us with the opportunity to teach in a cross-curricular fashion and really show how the arts can change the world.”

Reserve your seats by emailing nwcdrama@gmail.com today.