A TRIVIAL COMEDY FOR SERIOUS PEOPLE.
Wild(e) romance, ridiculously silly smackdowns, and highly illogical decisions that could lead to a muffin fight! What more could you want for a night on the town (or in the country)? Step into the world of 1895 high society England where the comedy is classic and double identities are
the normal!
Adult: $ 10.00
Student: $ 7.00
All Tickets at the Door: $ 10.00
Total Running Time: About 2 hours and 15 minutes, including one 15 minute intermission
- Recommended for ages over 10 years old
- Latecomers are seated at the discretion of house management
- Performances November 7th, 8th, and 9th at 7:00pm and November 10th at 2:00pm
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“The truth is rarely pure and never simple”
Enter the high society world of 1895 England where we meet two bachelors, the ever-charming
Algernon Moncrieff and his dependable friend John Worthing. However, don’t be fooled, these
two debonair singles also go by (or at least try to go by) ANOTHER name...That’s right, they
both lead double lives depending on whether they are in the country versus the town in order to
pursue the fashionable Gwendolyn Fairfax and the outspoken Cecily Cardew. They quickly find
out that having double lives is way more challenging than it should be. Disorderly hijinks ensue
such as fake deaths, multiple proposals, and the answer to why a BABY was left alone... in a
handbag... in the unfashionable... railway station! Algernon and John must face their detailed
web of lies, each other, and the powerhouse that is.. Lady Bracknell. This chaotic farce will have
you on the edge of your seat trying to guess what will happen next AND hinged over with
laughter.
Audience members will love diving into Oscar Wilde’s clever, witty dialogue and the deep
analysis & parody of 1895 Victorian England. While The Importance of Being Earnest has three
film adaptations, there is nothing quite like witnessing Wilde’s last penned play as it was
intended to be, as a comedy of manners live in front of you! We can’t wait to see you at the
show and remember you can never be two Earnest!
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is a three act play that will have one 15 minute intermission. There is no recording or taking pictures of any kind during the show. The IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois. This play first premiered in London at the St. James Theater on February 14th, 1895. It is best enjoyed by audiences ages 10 and up.
A major part of CCP’s The Importance of Being Earnest is made through our Student’s vision. This year, we have student leaders collaborating and creating with theater professionals and our play director. Come and see the world we have created!
Continuing our traditions we have started in year one, come see as our students take on new and exciting roles on and off the stage!
Cedar Cliff High School
1301 Carlisle Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17055
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In order to bring the full theatrics of the production before your eyes, we do ask…
Please remain in your seats throughout the course of the show.
Our rights company has mandated that all photography and video is strictly prohibited.
Respect cast and crew members' space and practice good audience etiquette throughout the course of the show.
