THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
June 9 - 25, 2017
By Oscar Wilde As originally produced at the St. James Theatre, London, under the management of Mr. George Alexander, February 14, 1895. Directed by Alan Beck Oscar Wilde’s enduringly popular Victorian farce is a delight from the first cucumber sandwich to the last muffin. Jack Worthing, a carefree young gentleman, has invented a fictitious brother “Ernest,” whose wicked ways provide a regular excuse for Jack to leave his country home and visit London, where he stays with his friend and confidant Algernon Montcrieff. Algernon has a cousin, Gwendolen Fairfax, with whom Jack is deeply in love. During his London sojourns, Jack, using his pseudonym, wins Gwendolen’s affections, for she strongly desires to marry someone with the confidence-inspiring name of Ernest. Unbeknownst to Jack, however, Algernon also poses as Ernest to woo the heart of Jack’s ward Cecily Cardew. Complications arise when all four converge at Jack’s country home on the same weekend. Will Jack and Algernon discover the importance of being earnest while answering to the name of Ernest? Watch a 1-minute sneak preview Read the Register-Guard review Read the Eugene Weekly review Read the Cottage Grove Sentinel Q&A |
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John (Jack) Worthing / Kory Weimer Algernon Moncrieff / Josh Carlton Rev. Canon Chasuble / Steve Mandell Lane & Merriman / James Scoggins Lady Bracknell / Elizabeth Peterson Hon. Gwendolen Fairfax / Jennifer Appleby Cecily Cardew / Nicole Trobaugh Miss Prism / Karen Snyder PRODUCTION CREW
Director / Alan Beck Assistant Director & Stage Manager / Rachel Froom Assistant Stage Manager / Stefhani Anderson Costume Design / Rhonda Turnquist Set Design / Alan Beck Set Construction / Janet Whitlow, Alan Beck, Tony Rust, Omar Nelson, Bill Dowell, Mark Allen, Penny Haan, Karen Snyder, Amanda Ferguson, Marisela Taylor Set Painting / Tony Rust, Alan Beck, Mark Allen Props / Chris Carter Wigs & Hats / Angela Pearson Furniture / Eliza Roaring Springs Light Design / Amanda Ferguson Light & Sound Board Operator / Brittany Dreier Stage Crew / Omar Nelson, Bill Dowell, Stefhani Anderson Photography / Matt Emrich, Emily Bly Lobby Display / Carmen Dowell, Rhonda Turnquist |
