The Importance of Being Earnest opens at Center Stage Theatre in Shelton tonight (Oct. 4th).
The production plays on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. through October 19th with 2:00 p.m. matinees on October 6th, 13th, and 20th, and a 7:00 p.m. performance on Thursday, October 17th.
The Oscar Wilde classic, which is widely acclaimed as one of the greatest comedies in the English language, was first produced in London in 1895. The plot revolves around Algernon and Jack, a pair of English dandies whose fiancees have both agreed to marry them under the false belief that their first name is Ernest, which the women feel is “a name that inspires absolute confidence.” What follows is a relentless series of complications, misunderstandings and revelations.
The Center Stage production will star Judith Dann, Leah Salomoni, Jan Dadonna, Humphrey Bryson, and Casey Blohm of Shelton; Brett Boles and Kristy Szerkola of Newtown, Tom Zimmerman of Bridgeport; and Marc Improta of New York City. The production is being directed by Scott R. Brill of Shelton who has directed throughout the state and appeared in Center Stage productions of Big River and The Man Who Came to Dinner.
Center Stage Artistic Director Gary Scarpa said “The Importance of Being Earnest is a true masterpiece chock full of wonderful characters, sparkling dialogue, gloriously improbable plot twists and a sprinkling of romance. Our guest director, Scott Brill, and our wonderfully talented cast are sure to deliver a performance that will delight our audiences. ”
The production plays on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. through October 19th with 2:00 p.m. matinees on October 6th, 13th, and 20th, and a 7:00 p.m. performance on Thursday, October 17th. Center Stage is located at 54 Grove Street in Shelton.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $ 10 for students and can be purchased online at centerstageshelton.com or by calling 203 – 225-6079.
