Theater: The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest is Wilde's masterpiece and a delight from start to finish. Londoner Jack has invented a care-free alter ego named Earnest for his life in the city as he pursues Gwendolyn, daughter of the redoubtable Lady Bracknell, while he maintains "Jack" for his proper life as guardian to Cecily in the country. His friend Algernon catches on to the game and soon confusion reigns as everyone sorts out just who said what to whom, who's engaged to which girl, and just who Jack is, anyway. It's a sophisticated comedy chockful of the best lines Oscar Wilde could come up with, and a sparkling delight to enjoy during the holiday season.
The Rand Theater
Dec. 6, 7, 8 and 13, 14 at 8 p.m.
Dec. 15 at 2 p.m.
Special Student matinée Dec. 12 at 10 a.m.
