THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
June 3 - 18, 2023
Genesis Creative Collective 1507 Wilshire Blvd.
Thursday - Saturday 8 pm. Sunday 3 pm.
City Theatre Company begins its summer 2023 season with Oscar Wilde’s delightful satire. Quick-tongued, lively, fast-paced Wilde at his best, it is a merry-go-round of mistaken identity, sparkling wit, and daring humor at every turn.
At a refined bachelor flat, trouble is brewing! The delicious confection follows the romantic misadventures of two English cads, Jack and Algernon, who devise a double life in order to impress the strong-willed women whose hearts they hope to win. But when it is revealed that both friends are not entirely who they appear to be, and must battle the indomitable force of Lady Bracknell, a madcap comedy of teatime pitfalls, unexpected antics, and hilarious revelations ensues. The celebrated classic dazzles with ironic wit, comic invention, razor-sharp subtlety, and bold servings of characters who all discover the importance of being earnest.
With Patrick Schmidt, Zachariah Lenton
Justin Heller, Wendy Zavaleta, Maddie Scanlan
Angelina Castillo, Emily Taylor, Scot Friedman
Bill Newchurch, and Michael Rhea.
Directed by guest director, Karen Sneed.
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