HALLOWELL — Gaslight Theater’s production of “The Man Who Came to Dinner” will open at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at City Hall.

Sheridan Whiteside, having dined at the Stanleys’ home, slips on their doorstep, breaking his hip. A tumultuous six weeks of confinement follow. The Stanley living room is monopolized by the irascible invalid, ex-convicts are invited to meals, and transatlantic calls bring a $784 phone bill. The arrival of strange gifts from his friends further destroys domestic tranquility. It would take a stoical housewife to harbor penguins in her library, an octopus in her cellar and 10,000 cockroaches in her kitchen. When Maggie, his secretary, falls in love with reporter Bert Jefferson, Whiteside summons Lorraine, a glamorous actress, to win the affections of the young man.

The cast includes Kathleen Brainerd, Vanessa Glazier, Caleb Orion, Abby Crocker, Andy Tolman, Nina Tilander, Ginger Smith, Lynette Miller, Joe Klapatch, Laura Morris, Bob Collins, Larry Vinal, Phyllis McQuaide, Galen Hall, Mike Rowe, Ken Graham, Tobey Johnson, Maggie Wachtl, Jon Marcoullier, John Blanchette, John Rider and Frank Omar.

Production staff includes Jenny Benjamin Rider, director; Bob Gilbert, assistant director; Tobey Johnson, stage manager; Pat Struble, props; and Gerry Bowman, costumes.

Tickets are $12 for adults, and $10 for students and seniors 60 and older.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 11, 12, 18 and 19; and at 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 13 and 20. Reservations can be made online or by calling 207-626-3698 and leaving a message.

Volunteer ushers and box office staff are wanted for all performances. Volunteers see the show for free. To volunteer, email [email protected]. The theater is also seeking baked goods and 8-ounce bottles of water for its concession table.