Arsenic and Old Lace

Simon has been appearing in Metro Theatre productions since the mid-1980s and is delighted to return as Reverend Harper for this production of Arsenic and Old Lace, having recently appeared as General MacKenzie in And Then There Were None. Last year he appeared as Dr. Morrissey in Metro’s production of Send Me No Flowers.

Kimball is thrilled to be part of this production. A passionate performer, they have recently appeared in The DaVinci Code in Langley and The Pied Piper at Metro Theatre. When not on stage, Kimball enjoys being physically active outdoors.

Arsenic and Old Lace marks Adrian’s debut with Metro Theatre, having previously appeared in Sidekick Players productions of Outlaw, The Mousetrap, Rabbit Hole and Night Watch in Tsawwassen. He has enjoyed witnessing this quirky and hilarious bunch of characters being brought to life by such a talented ensemble!

Adam is excited to be part of such a talented cast and to again be working with Catherine Morrison, who directed him in The Odd Couple and The Pied Piper. Past highlights include Mendel in Fiddler on the Roof (Footlight Theatre) as well as 11 years with The Broadway Chorus.

Delighted to be back treading Metro’s boards Always A Bridesmaid in 2020. Sheila studied Theatre at UVIC, taught Drama in Secondary schools, and  has performed at White Rock Players’, Victoria’s Langham Court and Four Season’s Musical Theatres. My advice: don’t ever tell Martha that you have been “feeling lonely.”

Rachel has trained at The Arts Club (Vancouver), as well as The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute and Ivana Chubbuck Studio in LA. Her theatre credits include Moonlight and Magnolias (Metro Theatre), The Vagina Monologues (Malthouse Theatre) and Side Effect (MKA Theatre, Melbourne Fringe Festival).

Going from a movie producer last season Moonlight & Magnolias to a theatre critic now, J.D. returns to the Metro stage!  It is always a pleasure to work with old friends and new ones. A few other credits include Cymbeline (Bard in the Valley), The Importance of Being Earnest (Chilliwack Player’s Guild).

This is my first production at the Metro Theatre since 1987 and I’m happy to be here with these talented friends. I have done Panto, comedy, drama, opera and operetta. My background is in music, but I’ve found a love of acting in the last few years and am grateful I can pursue that with amazing people like these.

Hayden is a passionate theatre actor and member of the board of directors at Metro Theatre. He studied fine arts at UBC and Exeter Cambridge. Avoiding a lucrative career in film, the theatre is where Hayden finds his passion. Credits include: Dracula (Dracula), Javert (Les Miserables), Scar (The Lion King), Christian (Cyrano) and Arthur (Camelot).

Dan is excited to be part of Arsenic and Old Lace at the Metro Theatre. He has been involved in past shows such as Sleeping Beauty Wakes Up and The Pied Piper of Hamelin. When Dan isn’t on stage he is on the construction site as a Red Seal ticketed Trades worker. Dan would like to thank his partner and his family for all their love and support.

A man of the theatre in it for the love of the craft, when Garth saw Metro was staging Arsenic and Old Lace, he knew he wanted to be a part of bringing this delightful dark comedy to the stage.

Jon began acting in his 20s, planning for more stage time in retirement—and here we are! A longtime Metro Theatre performer and alumni board member, he has appeared in numerous productions over the past 30 years. He’s thrilled to be part of Arsenic and Old Lace and hopes you enjoy the show!

Catherine has directed at Metro Theatre since her days as a student at UBC. Her past plays are too numerous to list but include Noises Off, Enchanted April, The Odd Couple, and Shakespeare in Hollywood. Her most recent was last season’s Moonlight and Magnolias. She has also written 5 Pantomines, (directing 3 of them) and a children’s musical.

Alison played Martha the last time Metro did this play. That and having worked with Cathy on numerous projects over the years made helping with this production a natural fit. She is of course happier on the stage than off, having last appeared in The Importance of Being Earnest.

Shay was born in BC but moved early in life to southern Alberta, coming back years ago after graduating from the University of Lethbridge theatre program. In addition to working on shows here at Metro and other places, Shay likes to play the flute and other instruments.

Les has a long career in both film and TV having been lighting designer for Jumanji, Da Vinci Inquest, The Accused, and Elf, among many, many others.  He served for 10 years as both General Manager and Technical Director for the Metro Theatre and has done the lighting design for countless productions.  Les was also the lighting designer for the1988 Calgary Olympics.

Rene has been contributing costumes to Metro over the last two decades, specialising in historic and character costumes She has had a lot of fun doing many of Metro’s plays. Hope you enjoy this one.

It’s always interesting to find just the right prop, especially in a period piece.

Cheryl is delighted to be part of the Arsenic and Old Lace team, her fourth production with Metro Theatre. Her recent work includes being assistant stage manager for Metro’s The Mousetrap (2023) and And Then There Were None (2025), and playing multiple characters in Stage 43’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery (2025).

After volunteering in Front of House at Metro for a while, I’m finally trying out doing backstage for a show. It’s been an absolutely great time so far and I’m learning so much! Doing backstage for Arsenic and Old Lace has been so much fun, and I’m happy I could!

Having been involved with the Metro for over 12 years, I am again honoured to be part of the talented cast and crew in the production of this classic show, which is based on a true story. Thanks to my wife for supporting me. Enjoy the show!