ANNOUNCING AUDITIONS
October 18th and 19th at 6pm
Directed by Mike Winkelman
About the Story:
The Importance of Being Earnest
by Oscar Wilde
Two rakish young men, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, opt to navigate Victorian-era expectations of courtship simply by evading them. Plus, being sensible can be excessively boring. At least Jack thinks so. While assuming the role of dutiful guardian in the country, he lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy takes on a similar façade. Unfortunately, living a double life has its drawbacks, especially when it comes to love. This “trivial comedy for serious people” reveals the absurd lengths that humans will go to in pursuit of acceptance, love, and truth.
“A joyous romp of endlessly quotable lines and fizzling farce.” – London’s Sunday Express
“Immensely enjoyable.” – Financial Times
CHARACTER LISTING
John Worthing, J.P. (Jack)......................... of the Manor House
Algernon Moncrieff ...................................................................... his friend
Reverend Canon Chausible, D.D. ........ rector of Woolton
Merriman ....................................................................................... butler to Jack
Lane ..................................................................................... Algy's manservant
Lady Bracknell ........................................ a woman of importance
Gwendoline Fairfax ........................................................... her daughter
Cecily Cardew .............................................................................. Jack's ward
Miss Prism .................................................................................... Cecily's tutor
Servant .................................................................................. bit part (no lines)
A note from the Director
Auditions will consist of readings sides from the script (see below)
Please bring all known conflicts for October 26 – December 20.
The following are mandated dates for all cast — please only audition if you can commit to them:
Tech: December 4th, 7th, 8th
Invited Dress: December 9th
Performances: December 10th – 13th and December 16th – 20th
Please plan to stay at least an hour, as we may ask you to read other parts.
About the Schedule:
Rehearsals begin October 24, and run Monday– Friday, 7:00–9:30p. Tech, invited dress, and performance dates as listed above.
NOT interested in being onstage, but ready to be part of the Playhouse team?
We couldn't put a show on the stage without our volunteer crew members! They help create our costumes, sets, and props, as well as help with opening night receptions, answer phones, and sell tickets.
Let us know what you'd like to try! Some people help daily, some monthly, and others just one show per year.
We respect your schedule, and truly appreciate your time.
To get involved, please email volunteer@cloverdaleplayhouse.org.
Come and play with us!
Upcoming auditions are posted approximately 8 weeks before the production opens.
Check back often for audition info!
