Beechmont Players, Inc.

Arts Organization in Residence for Anderson Township, OH

The Importance of Being Earnest

Subtitled “A Trivial Comedy for Serious People,” this is Oscar Wilde at his best. Two young gents have taken to bending the truth in order to put some excitement into their lives. Worthing has invented a brother, Earnest, whom he uses as an excuse to leave his dull life behind to visit Gwendolyn. Montcrieff decides to take the name Earnest when visiting Worthing’syoung and beautiful ward, Cecily. Things start to go awry when they end up together in the country and their deceptions are discovered.

Written By: Oscar Wilde
Directed By: Steve Phelan

November 5-13, 2021

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The Matchmaker, May 5-13

A widow who brokers marriages in Yonkers, New York, sets her sights on a local merchant, who hired her to find a wife. A series of slapstick situations involving mistaken identities and separated lovers, ensues.

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