The Department of Performing Arts is presenting "The Importance of Being Earnest," Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy of manners, in McCrary Theatre from April 6 through April 9.
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A scene from Elon's production of "The Importance of Being Earnest," directed by Kirby Wahl. A scene from Elon's production of "The Importance of Being Earnest," directed by Kirby Wahl. A scene from Elon's production of "The Importance of Being Earnest," directed by Kirby Wahl. The Department of Performing Arts is preseng “The Importance of Being Earnest,” Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy of manners, in McCrary Theatre from April 6 through April 9. This story of love, ambition and invented identity has delighted audiences for more than a century.
Jack Worthing has created for himself an alternate existence as his own fictional brother, Earnest, so that he can come to London and escape the limitations of his social role and responsibilities as a country gentleman. When he falls in love with Gwendolen and must seek her mother’s approval of his marriage proposal, many masks will drop away. With unparalleled wit and sharp insight, Wilde asks that we question all received wisdom and think for ourselves.
A scene from Elon's production of "The Importance of Being Earnest," directed by Kirby Wahl. The production is directed by Kirby Wahl, professor of performing arts and associate dean of Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. each night Thursday through Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Admission: $13 or Elon ID.
Tickets are now available at the Center for the
Arts Box Office. Orders with credit card are accepted by phone at (336)
278-5610. Box office hours are Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and one
