Oscar Wilde's classic is a delight from the first cucumber sandwich on as Jack's double life catches up with him. The problems are resolved in an extremely charming and quite unexpected way as Jack and Algernon discover the importance of being earnest while answering to the name of Ernest.

Directed by Karin Musa

-Rehearsals will be held every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7-9pm.

-Please bring your headshot and resume

-Please prepare a 1 minute monologue appropriate to the time period of the show.

Character Descriptions:

John Worthing (Jack), 28-35, a country gentleman with a tenuous relationship with the truth.

Algernon Moncrieff, 25-32, A gentleman and John's closest friend; a schemer.

Rev. Chasuble, 50+, A kindly country priest.

Merriman, 30-50, The butler at Jack's country house. Skilled and old fashioned.

Lane, 20-40, Algernon's manservant. Bored by Algernon's antics.

Lady Bracknell, 50+, Dominates every room, unused to being defied. Traditional.

Gwendolen Fairfax, 21-28, Young lady of fashion. Demanding and somewhat snobbish.

Cecily Cardew, 18-25, Jack's ward; a hopeless romantic and dreamer.

Miss Prism, 48-55, A flighty governess with something to hide.