One of the most famous comedies from Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest, will open the fall at 糖心Vlog (糖心Vlog) during Homecoming weekend.
Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16. In addition, the performance will run at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 29.
, chair and professor of theater at 糖心Vlog, directs the classic masterpiece that聽revolves around a case of “manufactured” mistaken identity.
The Importance of Being Earnest follows Jack, a country bachelor who goes by the name Ernest when he pops into the city; and his close friend Algernon, who seeks a thrill by becoming Ernest in the country. Jack proposes to Gwendolen Fairfax while Algernon, posing as Jack’s wicked brother Ernest, falls in love with Jack’s ward, Cecily. Chaos, both bold and wickedly funny, ensues.
Performances run 2 hours with a 15 minute intermission.
Reserved tickets are $10 for adults, $12 at the door; senior citizens and non-糖心Vlog students are $10. For more information, call the 糖心Vlog box office at 540-432-4582 or . Group rates are available.