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The Importance of Being Earnest

Expires: March 15, 2026
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About the Project

Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest is a sparkling, razor‑sharp comedy of manners where romance, identity, and social ambition collide in the most deliciously absurd ways. When two young bachelors invent alter egos to escape their responsibilities, they tumble into a whirlwind of mistaken identities, formidable aunts, secret engagements, and one very famous handbag. Packed with dazzling wit, glamorous characters, and nonstop verbal fireworks, Earnest remains one of the funniest plays ever written — a stylish, high‑energy romp that proves the truth is rarely as entertaining as a well‑crafted lie.

Performance April 10 through April 26

Directed by Eric Lewis

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Audition Requirements

Auditions will consist of either a prepared monologue or readings from the script: Lady Bracknell, Jack Worthing, Gwendolyn (please email me for a copy: Eric Lewis – lewiseric559@gmail.com)
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Looking for verbal acuity and an ability to play Wildean style. Which is precise, high‑gloss committed sincerity about absolute nonsense, delivered with elegant wit, impeccable social poise, and the unshakeable confidence that every line is a duel fought with charm. Sounds intimidating? Come anyway!

Audition Dates

Auditions will be Saturday February 7 from 3-6 and Sunday Feburary 8 from 6-9 at Valley Center Stage.
Call backs will be February 16.

Sides or Script Location

please email me for a copy: Eric Lewis – lewiseric559@gmail.com)

Contact

Contact: Eric Lewis
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Pay Details

Pay Rate: -
Pay Type: None
Audition Type: Theatre

Geography

Locality: Local to Puget Sound
Location: Valley Center Stage - at Sallal Grange - 1060 Stilson Ave SE, North Bend WA 98045
North Bend
, WA

Character Breakdown

Jack Worthing
(25-35)Jack is a seemingly respectable young man who maintains a double life, calling himself Ernest in London and Jack in the country. His mysterious origins—being found in a handbag at Victoria Station—fuels his insecurity. He is earnest in temperament yet constantly undone by the lies.
Algernon Moncrieff
(25-35) Algernon Moncrieff is charming, amoral, and mischievous, using Jack’s fictitious brother Ernest as a mask for his own adventures. He is genuinely smitten with Cecily and surprised to find himself capable of sincerity.
Gwendolen Fairfax
(20-30) Gwendolen is fashionable, intellectual, and supremely confident in her opinions, especially regarding taste and morality. She is in ‘love’ with the name Earnest, who happens to be Jack . Her poise masks a rebellious streak that emerges whenever she is out of her mother’s sight.
Cecily Cardew
Cecily Cardew (18-29, must look 18) Cecily is Jack’s imaginative and romantic ward, far more grounded and psychologically textured than the other characters. She constructs an elaborate fantasy romance with “Ernest” Jack’s make believe Brother. Her innocence is theatrical rather than naïve—she knows exactly how to curate her own drama.
Lady Bracknell
(40+) Lady Bracknell is a formidable, snobbish, and socially ruthless matriarch who enforces Victorian class boundaries with comic severity. She believes that marriage is a matter of property, pedigree, and propriety rather than affection.
Miss Prism
(35+) Miss Prism is Cecily’s prim, moralizing governess, devoted to propriety and etiquette. Her rigid exterior hides a past mistake—misplacing a baby in a handbag—and a present longing for romance with Dr. Chasuble. She preaches restraint while harboring passion for Dr. Chasuble.
Dr. Chasuble
(35+) Dr. Chasuble is the local rector, a man of interchangeable sermons and gentle flirtations with Miss Prism. He’s always ready with a moral platitude that applies to any situation. He has a unignited passion for Mrs. Prism.
Lane - will be double cast
(35+) Lane is Algernon’s unflappable butler, whose dry responses subtly comment on his master’s behavior. He performs his duties with quiet efficiency and a dour attitude.
Merriman - will be double cast
(30-95) Merriman is Jack’s country butler, polite and proper but easily flustered by the chaos Algernon brings to the Manor House.
Costumer - Production team
Period aligned costuming, need someone to create, coordinate and costume actors. Not required to be at all shows.
Stage Manager - Production team
Experienced stage managers or Individuals new to stage managing who are eager to learn. We are happy to provide guidance and support to those new to the role — just bring your enthusiasm! Will be required to attend rehearsals and all performances.