Classic Theater Guild Presents The Importance of Being Earnest
By Oscar Wilde
directed by Karen Christina Jones
The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People was first performed on 14 February 1895 at the St James's Theatre in London.
The Importance of Being Earnest is a comedy of manners focused on the exploits of Jack Worthing, Jason Tillery, and Algernon Moncrieff, Freedom Stratton. Set in West Harlem circa 1900 in this production, the two Howard graduates enjoy the...
Classic Theater Guild Presents The Importance of Being Earnest
By Oscar Wilde
directed by Karen Christina Jones
The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People was first performed on 14 February 1895 at the St James's Theatre in London.
The Importance of Being Earnest is a comedy of manners focused on the exploits of Jack Worthing, Jason Tillery, and Algernon Moncrieff, Freedom Stratton. Set in West Harlem circa 1900 in this production, the two Howard graduates enjoy the social life of New York City. Hilarious conflicts ensue when Jack (or Earnest as he is known in the city) pursues the love of Algernon’s cousin, the lovely Miss Gwendolen Fairfax, Patricia Caitlin Webber, despite the stern disapproval of her mother the formidable Lady Bracknell, Joan Meyer. Earnest (or Jack) attempts to juggle a second life in the Schenectady countryside protecting his innocent ward Cecily Cardew, Julia Jaster, who is under the tutelage of Miss Prism, Rachel Leah Pearlman, and the protection of the Reverend Canon Chasuble, Richard Angher. Classic Theater Guild staple, Philip Matthei, keeps both households in line as the two manservants, Lane and Merriman. As Jack’s (or Earnest’s) two worlds merge, the result is a lowbrow comedy on the highest level.
Dramatis personæ
John Worthing J.P. (Jack)...Mr. Jason Tillery
Algernon Moncrieff...Mr. Freedom Stratton
Rev. Canon Chasuble, D.D....Mr. Richard Angehr
Merriman...Mr. Philip Matthei
Lane.......Mr. Philip Matthei
Lady Bracknell...Miss Joan Meyer
Hon. Gwendolen Fairfax...Miss Patricia Caitlin Webber
Cecily Cardew.......Miss Julia Jaster
Miss Prism......Mrs. Rachel Leah Pearlman
Production Date is Sunday, March 8th at 5.00pm.
Event is free and open to the public