‘Earnest’ goes to Geyer
Transformed Productions, a Christian theatre company under the direction of Melissa Lough, will present Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest,” May 6-7 at the Geyer Performing Arts Center.
Since its premiere at London’s St. James Theatre in 1895,this play has given joy to generations of theatregoers. The play is often called “a comedy of manners,” because in the world Wilde knew and wrote about, late 19th century British high society, manners were everything.
?In this play, young Jack Worthing and his good friend Algernon find themselves in a ridiculous situation after their finacees learn they are coincidentally engaged to the same man. A glorious rendition of mistaken identity, Wilde’s play is sure to get people of all ages and social class grinning, if not realizing for themselves the importance of being earnest.
Friday’s cast features high school students: Laura Booher, Sarah Neff and Cassie Stewart. Saturday’s cast features: Andrea Lough, Molly McCalmont and Alyson Smith.
Shows begin at 8?p.m. and tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling Geyer PAC at 724-887-0887.
A dinner/show combo is being offered at Miss Martha’s Tea Room for a fee, which includes a meal and a ticket to the show. Dinner reservations should be made through the tea room at 724-887-6574.