The Importance of Being Earnest
By Oscar Wilde
Directed by Kristen Coury
Previews: March 1, 3 & 4, 2026 Opening Night: Thursday, March 5, 2026 Final Performance: Saturday, April 4, 2026A Very Good Comedy of Very Bad Manners.
The Importance of Being Earnest
Hold onto your handbags! This wildly witty comedy set in the beauty and grandeur of Victorian England is one of the funniest plays ever written. Two debonair bachelors, Jack and Algernon, each lead a hidden double life to shirk responsibilities and follow their whims. But when their alter egos have the chance to win the hearts of two society ladies, hijinks ensue as they try not to get tangled up in their own web of lies. You won’t want to miss the hilarious twists and turns of this timeless comedy.
Run Time
2 hours and 30 minutes including one 15 minute intermission
Promotions
More Information
A lighter is used at end of Act I to light a cigarette. It is lit only briefly.
Our Cast & Crew
Cast Members
Creative
Kristen Coury
Director
Linda Buchanan
Scenic Designer
Dalton Hamilton
Lighting Designer
Kirche Leigh Zeile
Costume Designer
Phillip Owen
Sound Designer
Patrick Mulryan
Dialects Coach
Michael Cassara, CSA
Casting
Dom Ruggiero
Production Stage Manager
Audience Engagement Events
Playhouse Playdates
Select Performances throughout the Season
Actor Talkback: The Importance of Being Earnest
March 12 post show
March 31 post show
Creative Conversation: The Importance of Being Earnest
March 4 at 6:45PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
Pre-Show Discussion: The Importance of Being Earnest
March 8 at 2:15 PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
March 18 at 1:15PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
March 18 at 6:45PM in Struthers Rehearsal Hall
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