Coal Creek Theater of Louisville presents
The Importance of Being Earnest
by Oscar Wilde
Directed by Janine Ann Kehlenbach
This classic play tells the tale of one Mr. Jack Worthing, a man who leads a double life in England, circa 1929*. He lives in the country, but spends much of his time in the city with his brother Ernest. Little do his country friends know, Jack himself poses as Ernest Worthing while in the city and in fact has no brother at all. This double life works quite well for Jack, that is until his city-dwelling friend Algernon decides to take a new name of his own and come to the country, posing as the previously nonexistent brother Ernest Worthing.
Add to the mix these colorful characters: Lady Bracknell, a huge London personality and mother of Gwendoline Fairfax - Jack’s beloved city girl. Cecily Cardew, Jack’s ward and the object of Algernon’s fascination. A bumbling but sincere Reverend Canon Chasuble, who is also in love with Cecily’s tutor, Miss Prism. Hilarity ensues when Jack and Algernon’s respective love interests cross paths, old secrets are uncovered and they must both discover the importance of being earnest.
Run Time - 2 hours and 40 minutes, with two 10-minute intermissions
Cast and Creative Team
Assistant Director - Terence Keane
Stage Manager - Julie Boswell
CCTL Liaison - Renee Malis
Set Design - Pam Bennett & Sarah Schuetz
Scenic Painting - Sarah Schuetz & Angela Cape
Lighting Design - Brian Miller
Sound Design - Steve Rausch
Light & Sound Operator - Steve Rausch
Costume Design - Kathleen Boyle Rausch
Construction Crew Chief - H. L. Smith
Props - Pam Bennett & Sarah Schuetz
Cover & Poster Design - Lisa Kreinbrink
Publicity, Photography & Program - Lynn Fleming
Volunteers - Dustin Adam, Pam Bennett, Alissa Berdahl, Linda Button, Angela Cape, Lynn Fleming, Michael Gurshtein, Janine Kehlenbach, Andrew Kelly, Alesha Machuca, Renee Malis, Dave Metzler, Dan Schock, Sarah Schuetz, Dave Smith, Howard Smith, Kirsten Jorgensen Smith, Jim Whiteman
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