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The Importance of Being Earnest

Apr. 9-19
Titmus Theatre

By Oscar Wilde
Directed by Danica Jenelle Jackson

The Importance of Being Earnest, a Trivial Comedy for Serious People, is Oscar Wilde’s comedic play which satirizes the conventions and manners of the late Nineteenth century.

Best friends Jack and Algernon each adopt fictional identities to escape social obligations. Jack invents a brother named Ernest, while Algernon creates an invalid friend named Bunbury. The plot unfolds with mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, clever wordplay, and humorous social commentary.

A Producing Series production..

Importance of Being Earnest show graphic

Meet the director

DJ
Danica Jackson, assistant director - performance
Danica Jackson

Performing Arts Professional

Evening Performances

April 9-11, 15-18
Showtime – 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Matinee Performances

April 12 and 19
Showtime – 2:00 p.m.
Doors open at 1:30 p.m.

Content Considerations and Themes

PG-13. Deception, lying, comedy, romance and satire.

Seating and Pricing

Seating for this production is general admission. Tickets range in price from $10 to $27 (plus NC tax and fees).

Community Night

Friday, April 10
All public, senior, faculty/staff and general student seats $20.

Group Sales/Tickets

Requires a minimum of 10 tickets. Use code “EarnestGRP“.

School Groups. Contact Ticket Central at [email protected] for special pricing.

Supertitles

Projected on these show dates: April 10, 12, 16, 18 and 19.

Assistive Listening

Titmus Theatre is equipped with an assistive listening system.

Audio Description

Available upon request. Contact us two weeks in advance. Click the link to send an email.

Directions and Parking

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