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Auditions: The Importance of Being Earnest

March 5, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST CHARACTERS

John “Jack” Worthing, J.P., aka Ernest, 20’s/30’s

Wealthy young gentleman who takes life seriously. A friend of Algernon whose behavior he sometimes deplores. John is Cecily’s guardian and in love with Gwendolen.

Algernon Moncrieff, 20’s/30’s

Brilliantly witty and blithely selfish nephew of Lady Bracknell and cousin to Gwendolen. Ernest’s (John/Jack’s) best friend and in love with Cecily Cardew.

Gwendolen Fairfax, early 20’s

Algernon’s young, aristocratic and charmingly superficial cousin & Lady Bracknell’s daughter. In love with John/Jack/Ernest.

Lady Bracknell, 55 +

Domineering, cunning, snobbish mercenary. Gwendolen’s mother, and means to see her daughter well-married.

Cecily Cardew, early 20’s

Given to romantic fantasies and intrigued by the wickedness of Jack’s brother. She is a simple, innocent country girl.

Rev. Canon Chasuble, D.D. (Doctor of Divinity), 55 +

Pleasant rector on John/Jack’s estate and fancies Miss Prism.

Miss Prism, 50 +

Cecily’s pedantic governess. Somewhat puritanical, but her softer side leans toward Dr. Chasuble.

Merriman, 30 – 50’s – Butler at Jack’s country estate.

Lane, 30 – 40’s Algernon’s manservant.

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Date:
March 5, 2019
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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