The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest tells the story of two young gentlemen in London, who each live a double life, creating elaborate deceptions to find some balance in their lives. John Worthing escapes the burdens of responsibility to have an exciting life in the city, pretending to be his fictitious younger brother Ernest. Algernon Moncrieff, meanwhile, has invented a convenient invalid, Bunbury, whom he uses as an excuse to gallivant off to the country whenever he pleases. Oscar Wilde's brilliant comedy captures with wit and charm the absurdity and delight of the Victorian Age while capturing the struggle of passionate lovers trying to conform to expectations and, in the most roundabout and delightfully funny way possible, love who they wish and live how they want.  

Written by Oscar Wilde
Directed by Katharine Noon
Performed on Feb. 13–15, 19–22, Strub Theatre