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The Importance of Being Earnest
Asst. Director: Joe Long
Algernon Moncrieff, an aristocratic young londoner, is visited by his best friend, whom he knows as Ernest Worthing. Ernest arrives from the country with the intention of proposing to Algernon's cousin, Gwendolen. Algernon refuses to grand Ernest his permission until he explains why the cigarette case he left in Algernon's flat bear's the inscription "From little Cecily, with her fondest love to her dear Uncle Jack." "Ernest" is thus forced to disclose that he is leading a double life: in the country, he goes by the name of John (or Jack), pretending that he has a wastrel brother named Ernest living in London and requiring his frequent attention. He assumes a serious attitude for the benefit of his ward, Cecily, the granddaughter of Jack's late adoptive father, but in the city, he assumes the name and behavior of the libertine Ernest. Algernon reveals that he engages in a similar deception: he pretends to have an invalid friend named Bunbury in the country; whenever Algernon wants to avoid unwelcome social obligations, he "goes bunburying" instead. Combine these two and surprises are all that can ensue.
Audition Dates
Performance Dates
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Thu, 04/15/2010 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
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Fri, 04/16/2010 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
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Sat, 04/17/2010 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
With LTU ID: Free
Dr. David Huntsperger: Our faculty adviser, guide, and bringer of stress relief
Dean Bauer and the College of Arts and Sciences: For advice and funding the playbill publication
Peg Pierce and Stagecrafters (www.stagecrafters.org): For donating the rental of costumes
Dr. Melinda Phillips: For continued support and tips throughout the semester
Laura Affer: Coaching the cast with vocal and movement techniques
Holly Helterhoff and the Scholars' Program Members: for the use of their room
Eric Lennemann: For being on hand to help at almost every rehearsal