The Importance of Being Earnest
by: Oscar Wilde
Audition Dates
SUNDAY, JUNE 28th 6pm-9pm
MONDAY, JUNE 29th 7pm-10pm
CALLBACKS: Wednesday, JULY 1ST
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Director: Mia Melchiorri
Where: The John Gilleece Theater, Bldg T-4 at Fort Tilden, Gateway National Recreation Area in Breezy Point
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SYNOPSIS: “The truth is rarely pure and never simple.”
A trivial comedy for serious people. This farcical, madcap and high society story of hidden identities, messy love connections, disapproving mothers and general buffoonery will have you laughing from top to bottom!
This production of the play will be campy, big and ridiculous!
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Auditionees may choose to reserve a slot in advance using the link below.
Sides will be provided at the audition.
Performance Dates:
September 25, 26, October 1, 2, 3, 9, 10 @8PM
September 27, October 4 & 11 @2PM
The Importance of Being Earnest is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
www.concordtheatricals.com
*Must be available for all performances
Please be prepared to note any and all conflicts that you may have from mid July through the week before the show on your audition form.
Questions can be addressed to rtcearnest@gmail.com
Further info and travel directions can be found at our website: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org
Character Descriptions
John “Jack” Worthing J.P. (late 20s-30s)- a young man who takes life far too seriously. He is Cecily’s guardian and loves Gwendolen. He leads a double life that he works very hard to maintain.
Algernon Moncrieff (late 20s-30s)- a young man that does not take life seriously enough. He is selfishly silly to a fault. Jack’s best friend. He falls in love with Cecily.
Gwendolen Fairfax (20s-30s)- Algernon’s cousin and Lady Bracknell’s daughter. She is high society, materialistic, young and in love with Jack.
Cecily Cardew (20s)- Jack’s ward. A young woman that is full of romantic optimism. She is innocent and very taken with Algernon’s wickedness.
Lady Bracknell (50s-60s)- Matriarch, snobbish, high society, knows what she wants for herself and more importantly, her daughter, Gwendolen. This role may be performed by a male presenting actor in drag.
Rev. Canon Chasuble D.D. (50s-60s)- Sweet, pleasant, kind, has a crush on Miss Prism.
Miss Prism (50s-60s)- She is uptight, rigid and the teacher of Cecily. She does have a soft spot for Rev. Canon Chasuble.
Lane/Merriman/Moulton (30s-50s)- The play’s collective manservant. This actor will play multiple roles.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Please note that there may be a small ensemble added*
All characters will have a standard British RP accent
Sides will be provided at the audition.
Please bring headshot and resume, if possible
*All cast members must be available for every performance.
Please do not attempt to contact the director or any member of the production staff regarding the audition process.
This is an unpaid gig. No monetary compensation or stipends are available.
All auditions, rehearsals and performances will be at The John Gilleece Theater, Bldg T 4 at Fort Tilden.