Dave Cox, Auburn High School’s new theatre arts teacher and alumnus, is making his directorial debut with his troupe’s version of “Arsenic and Old Lace.”

Performances, which began last week, continue at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-3, with a 2 o’clock matinee on Saturday at the Auburn Performing Arts Center, 702 Fourth St. NE.

Tickets are $5 for students, seniors and military and $10 for adults.