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The Importance of Being Earnest

We are pleased to announce our spring show, and the first ever straight show to be performed on the Strand stage: The Importance of Being Earnest!

This Oscar Wilde classic follows Jack Worthing, a respectable estate owner who often journeys to London to reprimand his nefarious brother Ernest. The issue? Ernest is entirely made up; Jack merely uses this fictional brother as an excuse to go enjoy the pleasures of city life!

To make things more complicated, Jack answers to the name "Ernest" while in the city, where he visits his beloved, Gwendolen Fairfax--who confesses she loves him partly because something about the name Ernest "inspires absolute confidence". Meanwhile, at Jack's home in the country, Jack's ward Cecily is fascinated with the stories of Jack's wicked brother Ernest. Upon learning this, Jack's devious friend Algernon rushes to the country and introduces himself to Cecily as (who else?) Ernest, where they promptly fall in love. Chaos ensues as identities are revealed, personalities clash, and strange coincidences occur--all under the hawkish and judgmental eye of the imposing Lady Bracknell.

The show runs April 12 and 13 at 7 pm, and April 14 at 2 pm. Tickets are $12.
Alternatively, join us for a Pay-What-You-Will open dress rehearsal on April 11 at 7 pm.

Starring Bryan Braunlich, Michael Wylie, Judy Hennen, Sadie Crow, Shanan Stout, Micah Underwood,Zachary Michael, Mack Kale, and Brendan Sheehan. Directed by Butch Maxwell.