Auditions: The Importance of Being Earnest
Jan. 21 @ 7pm
Jan. 22 @ 7pm
CENTERstage Productions is pleased to announce auditions for Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, directed by Cindy Kubik.
Often endeared as, “a trivial comedy for serious people,” this delightful romp of mistaken identities, witty banter, and larger-than-life characters is arguably one of the greatest comedies ever written. It is Oscar Wilde’s most famous and successful play and is a guaranteed charmer with its fast-paced sharp wit. The Importance of Being Earnest is a hilarious story of romance, secret identities, and cucumber sandwiches.
Gentleman John Worthing invents a fictitious brother, “Ernest,” whose failings afford him an excuse to leave his country estate and journey to London, home of his friend, Algernon Moncrieff. John is in love with Algernon’s cousin, Gwendolen Fairfax, but when he asks for Gwendolen’s hand from the formidable Lady Bracknell, John finds he must reveal he is a foundling who was left in a handbag at Victoria Station.
Returning home where he lives with his ward Cecily Cardew and her governess Miss Prism, John finds that Algernon has also arrived under the identity of the nonexistent brother Ernest. Algernon falls madly in love with the beautiful Cecily, who has long been enamored of the mysterious, fascinating brother Ernest.
With the arrival of Lady Bracknell and Gwendolen, it is discovered that Miss Prism is the absent-minded nurse who twenty years ago misplaced the baby of Lady Bracknell’s brother in Victoria Station and comic chaos erupts!
Location: The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinbeck
Performance Dates: May 4 – 13, 2018
Seeking: All roles open. Only 18+ actors considered. All ethnicities encouraged to attend. British accents required. See website for character breakdown.
Prepare: Please read, or be familiar with the play. Sides will be provided at auditions.
Bring: Please bring your personal schedule and be prepared to list your conflicts.
Questions: Email Director Cindy Kubik at cindykubik@yahoo.com
