Poster for The Importance of Being Earnest with production dates and times

The Importance of Being Earnest

Written by Oscar Wilde

Directed by Neil Blackadder

Gwendolen and Cecily would happily marry the two young men who propose to them, if only they were both called Ernest. Such is the situation that must be untangled in the play Wilde subtitled “A Trivial Comedy for Serious People.” First produced in London in 1895, The Importance of Being Earnest is widely recognized as one of the finest comedies ever written for the stage, combining hilarious plotting drawing on farce with dazzlingly witty repartee.

May 10 – 13, 2017

7:30 pm

Harbach Theatre

man standing center talking to audience while another man looks on

man sitting in a chair talking to another man laying on a chaise lounge

two people meeting for the first time while three others look on

a man and a woman holding hands greet another woman

three people sitting and talking in a garden

five people standing and talking in a garden

woman sitting on chair in a garden, man on one knee in front of her holding her hands

two women sitting on a love seat in a garden, while a man looks on

mid scene change with stage crew moving scenery

woman sitting on a chair, man standing next to her

one woman holding an important satchel, while three other look on with interest

six people sitting and standing, talking inside a country home

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