{"id":379031,"date":"2025-10-07T01:04:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T01:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/?p=379031"},"modified":"2025-10-07T01:06:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T01:06:46","slug":"wit-farce-and-charm-in-the-importance-of-being-earnest-at-classic-theatre-of-maryland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/2025\/10\/07\/wit-farce-and-charm-in-the-importance-of-being-earnest-at-classic-theatre-of-maryland\/","title":{"rendered":"Wit and charm in \u2018Importance of Being Earnest\u2019 at Classic Theatre of Maryland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Classic Theatre of Maryland\u2019s production of <em>The Importance of Being Earnest<\/em> is a hilarious celebration of wit and farce, and a fun way to open the new season. Directed by <strong>Sally Boyett<\/strong>, the production shows why <strong>Oscar Wilde<\/strong>\u2019s classic comedy of fake identities, comic absurdities, and clever one-liners continues to charm audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Importance of Being Earnest<\/em> follows two young men, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who both lead double lives to escape social obligations and pursue romance. Jack invents a brother named &#8220;Ernest&#8221; so he can visit the city and woo Gwendolen Fairfax, while Algernon uses the same alias to court Jack\u2019s ward, Cecily Cardew. When their deceptions are exposed, chaos and witty confusion ensue.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1604\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tabitha-Bradley-Cecily-Pierce-Bunch-Algernon-1600x1200-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-379045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tabitha-Bradley-Cecily-Pierce-Bunch-Algernon-1600x1200-1.jpeg 1604w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tabitha-Bradley-Cecily-Pierce-Bunch-Algernon-1600x1200-1-300x224.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tabitha-Bradley-Cecily-Pierce-Bunch-Algernon-1600x1200-1-460x344.jpeg 460w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tabitha-Bradley-Cecily-Pierce-Bunch-Algernon-1600x1200-1-768x575.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tabitha-Bradley-Cecily-Pierce-Bunch-Algernon-1600x1200-1-1536x1149.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tabitha-Bradley-Cecily-Pierce-Bunch-Algernon-1600x1200-1-696x521.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Tabitha-Bradley-Cecily-Pierce-Bunch-Algernon-1600x1200-1-265x198.jpeg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tabitha Bradley (Cecily) and Pierce Bunch (Algernon) in \u2018The Importance of Being Earnest.\u2019 Photo by Sally Boyett.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Actor <strong>Pierce Bunch<\/strong> brings a mischievous joy to the lead role of Algernon Moncrieff, a young dandy enjoying this deception. He excitedly speaks with Cecily (<strong>Tabitha Bradley<\/strong>) under the assumed identity of Ernest. Bunch shines in comedic scenes, where he dictates his love to Cecily and casually eats muffins while tossing off absurd remarks as his plans fall apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Joe Staton<\/strong> brings a seriousness to Jack Worthing, Algernon\u2019s friend. He tries to grab the cigarette case Algernon holds, hoping to avoid revealing his own schemes. In love with Algernon\u2019s cousin Gwendolyn (<strong>Stephanie Greenwood<\/strong>), he moves as close to her as propriety allows. He politely but firmly objects to the marriage, using the power he has. Staton and Bunch have excellent chemistry, trading insults and protesting at each other\u2019s plans while still remaining friends. Greenwood plays Gwendolyn with quiet determination. She momentarily hangs back to speak with Jack and defends her love for him against opposition, all while delivering comic lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tabitha Bradley<\/strong> plays Cecily, Jack\u2019s ward and Algernon\u2019s love interest, with a seeming innocence. She excitedly relates to Algernon the progress of their courtship and plays up the double entendres of Oscar Wilde\u2019s comedy. She and Greenwood work perfectly together, moving comically from a hesitant friendship to insults and back to sisterhood.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Importance-of-Being-Earnest-CTM.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-379047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Importance-of-Being-Earnest-CTM.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Importance-of-Being-Earnest-CTM-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Importance-of-Being-Earnest-CTM-460x345.jpg 460w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Importance-of-Being-Earnest-CTM-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Importance-of-Being-Earnest-CTM-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Importance-of-Being-Earnest-CTM-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Importance-of-Being-Earnest-CTM-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">TOP LEFT: Nancy Krebs (Lady Bracknell) and Stephanie Greenwood (Gwendolyn); TOP RIGHT: Joe Staton (John \u2018Jack\u2019 Worthing) and Stephanie Greenwood (Gwendolyn); ABOVE LEFT: Joe Staton (John \u2018Jack\u2019 Worthing) and Pierce Bunch (Algernon Montcrieff); ABOVE RIGHT: Tabitha Bradley (Cecily) and Stephanie Greenwood (Gwendolyn), in \u2018The Importance of Being Earnest.\u2019 Photos by Sally Boyett.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Nancy Krebs<\/strong> commands as Lady Bracknell, Gwendolyn\u2019s mother and Algernon\u2019s aunt. She firmly orders Gwendolyn to their train and questions Jack, remarking on his unusual background. Excited by another marriage prospect, she has the young woman turn around, remarking on her dress and chin. She offers witty observations on society in between her demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kristen Rankin<\/strong> plays Miss Prism, Cecily\u2019s tutor, with a seriousness hiding great passion. She urges Cecily to continue with her studies and engages in deep intellectual conversations with Reverend Chasuble (<strong>John Pruessner<\/strong>), dropping double entendre metaphors and scheming to spend time with him. She takes center stage when explaining a secret from her past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pruessner brings a gentleness to Reverend Chasuble, trying to give charitable interpretations to seemingly bad news. He eagerly speaks about a sermon he has adapted for multiple occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brian Davis<\/strong> plays Algernon\u2019s servant Lane with a dry wit as he responds to Algernon\u2019s questions. <strong>Dexter Hamlett<\/strong> plays the butler Merriman with a hint of sarcasm, relaying instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scenic Designer <strong>Salydon Boyken<\/strong> creates a late 19th-century living space, with chairs, a sofa, and end tables up front, while two large tables in back contain lamps, books, and other items. For the garden, wrought-iron chairs and tables are brought out, and flowers are placed throughout the stage. Costume Designer <strong>Sally Boyett<\/strong> and Wig Designer <strong>Tommy Malek<\/strong> evoke the period with long dresses for the women and suits for the men. Algernon is colorful in a bright blue suit, while Lady Bracknell commands attention with a large hat holding many flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lighting Designer <strong>Adam Mendelson<\/strong> helps create a sense of transition between scenes by dimming the lights for each act break. Sound Designer <strong>Folger Ridout<\/strong> incorporates various sound effects, including birds singing and Jack rummaging around, as well as music during romantic scenes. Dialect Coach <strong>Nancy Krebs<\/strong> ensures the actors\u2019 accents sound authentic while still being understandable. Sally Boyett keeps the energy high with lots of movement, from Algernon and Jack fighting over a plate of muffins to Jack and Gwendolyn tenderly signaling each other. The actors hit all the right comic moments, making for an evening of delightful laughter and a treat for those who know the play and those watching it for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, the Classic Theatre of Maryland\u2019s production of <em>The Importance of Being Earnest <\/em>is a standout accomplishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Running Time: Two hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission and one 10-minute intermission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ci.ovationtix.com\/36626\/production\/1233678\"><em><strong>The Importance of Being Earnest<\/strong><\/em><\/a> plays through October 19, 2025, at <a href=\"https:\/\/classictheatremaryland.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Classic Theatre of Maryland<\/a> \u2013 1804 West Street, Annapolis, MD. For tickets ($61\u2013$89 ), call the box office at 410-415-3513, email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:BoxOffice@classictheatremaryland.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BoxOffice@classictheatremaryland.org,<\/a> or purchase <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ci.ovationtix.com\/36626\/production\/1233678\">online<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The production of Oscar Wilde\u2019s classic comedy is a standout accomplishment.   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