A trivial comedy for serious people, “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde is an entertaining comedy sparkling with charm, wit, and hilarity. Cucumber sandwiches and petticoats set the environment for this classic British farce on the aristocracy, which has become a standard of the English and American theatres.  

Jack and Algernon are set on winning the affections of two beautiful maidens and their wild scheming results in mistaken identities, secret engagements, and unexpected entanglements. The audience will delight in this masterpiece more than a century after its publication and premiere.  

The Otterbein University Department of Theatre and Dance presents “The Importance of Being Earnest” at 7:30 p.m. from Sept. 26-28 and Oct. 3-5; and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29 in the Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St., Westerville. Tickets cost $22. Call 614-823-1109 or visit www.otterbein.edu/drama.   

The box office is open 12-4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and one hour prior to performances. It is located in Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St. Student Rush discounts are available one hour prior to curtain, pending ticket availability. New for the 2024-25 season, all evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and all matinees at 2:00 p.m. 

DETAILS:  
Sept. 26-29 and Oct. 3-5 
Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall 
30 S. Grove St., Westerville 

CAST LIST 
Jack Worthing: Aidan McCracken 
Algernon Moncrieff: Tres Allison 
Gwendolyn Fairfax: Kateri Condon 
Cecily Cardew: Maren Rhoads 
Lady Bracknell: Claire Stancy 
Miss Prism: Elizabeth Foster 
Rev. Dr. Chasable: Quinn Seevers 
Lane/Merriman: David Graves & Ian Peloza 
Constance Kate: Maree Brewer 

PRODUCTION TEAM 
Directed by Mark Mineart 
Scenic Design by Isaac Ramsey 
Guest Costume Design by Mary Yaw-McMullins  
Guest Lighting Design by Rae Lake 
Guest Sound Design by Nicole Hunter 
Stage Managed by Hannah Hahn