The Importance of Being Earnest

by Oscar Wilde

The Importance of Being Earnest is the most renowned of Oscar Wilde’s comedies. Two bachelors, John ‘Jack’ Worthing and Algernon ‘Algy’ Moncrieff, create alter egos named Ernest to escape their tiresome lives. The pair struggle to keep up with their own stories and become tangled in a tale of deception, disguise and misadventure in attempt to win the hearts of two women who, conveniently, claim to only love men called Earnest.

Performance dates: September 29, 30, October 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 2017

Cast

  • John (Jack) Worthing, J.P. – Heath Verrill
  • Algernon Moncrieff – Justin Martin
  • Rev. Canon Chasuble, D.D. – Doug Stoyer
  • Merriman, Butler – Bruce Torrey
  • Lane, Manservant – Bruce Torrey
  • Lady Bracknell – Sherry Samborski
  • Hon. Gwendolen Fairfax – Tina Sparkle
  • Cecily Cardew – Christine Zdebski
  • Miss Prism, Governess – Erin Chaffee

Crew

  • Director – Angela Taylor
  • Stage Manager – Cheryl Zdebski
  • Assistant Stage Manager – Stephanie Zdebski
  • Technical Director – Erin Chaffee
  • Lights & Sound – Jillian Bower
  • Costumes – Joann “Auntie” Rund
  • Makeup – Megan Rund
  • Props – Cheryl Zdebski
  • Set Construction – Erin Chaffee, Justin Martin, Cheryl Zdebski
  • Producer – Justin Martin
  • Assistant Producer – David Crowell
  • Publicity – Angela Taylor
  • Programs – Shirley Warner
  • House Manager – Regina Erpenbeck
  • Box Office – Betty Domer, John Creed, Darlene Creed