A Trivial Comedy for Serious People
by Oscar Wilde
designed & directed by Tony Walton
October 24- December 22, 1996
Drama Desk Nom., “Best Actress” – Melissa Errico, The Importance of Being Earnest
Two young gentlemen living in 1890’s England have taken to bending the truth in order to put some excitement into their lives. Jack Worthing has invented a brother, Earnest, who he uses as an excuse to leave his dull country life behind to visit the ravishing Gwendolen.. Algy Montcrieff decides to take the name ‘Earnest’ when visiting Worthing’s young and beautiful ward, Cecily at the country manor. Things start to go awry when they end up together in the country, and their deceptions are discovered – threatening to spoil their romantic pursuits.
“Generally brisk and without a hint of the camp that often accompanies Earnest, the staging gives the abundant epigrams of Oscar Wilde their full due, in no small part thanks to several terrific performances.” -Variety
Creative Team:
Set & Costumes: TonyWalton
Lighting: Kirk Bookman
Sound: Randy Freed
Stage Manager: Elizabeth Larson