2018 - 2019 Alumnae Season
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The Importance of Being EarnestBY OSCAR WILDE
Produced by Ramona Baillie Directed by Barbara Larose Co-producers: Alison Smith, Isabel Meharry September 21 - October 6, 2018 on the Mainstage Oscar Wilde’s enduring social satire, The Importance of Being Earnest, is a masterpiece of comedic misunderstandings and rebellion. Two sets of lovers search for an ultimate but uncertain truth, navigating life and love amongst themselves, family, friends, and society. Fast-paced, witty, and sometimes biting, this play abounds with hidden romance, mistaken identities, deceptions, and secrets. |
The Importance of Being Earnest
September 21 - October 6, 2018
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Reviews
"The Alumnae Theatre Company goes Wilde with its charming, entertaining production of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest."
– LIFE WITH MORE COWBELL
"Larose’s Earnest is a thoroughly enjoyable production that delivers on the laughs..."
- MOONEY ON THEATRE
" ...night of delightful deception and witty repartee."
- INSIDE LOOKING IN
"Let’s get out of the way the fact that Alumnae Theatre’s production is excellent.
Lucid direction from Barbara Larose elicits sharp, solid portrayals from her actors, who perform as a tight, polished ensemble. "
- SESAYARTS MAGAZINE
"The Alumnae Theatre Company goes Wilde with its charming, entertaining production of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest."
– LIFE WITH MORE COWBELL
"Larose’s Earnest is a thoroughly enjoyable production that delivers on the laughs..."
- MOONEY ON THEATRE
" ...night of delightful deception and witty repartee."
- INSIDE LOOKING IN
"Let’s get out of the way the fact that Alumnae Theatre’s production is excellent.
Lucid direction from Barbara Larose elicits sharp, solid portrayals from her actors, who perform as a tight, polished ensemble. "
- SESAYARTS MAGAZINE
PLAYWRIGHT & DIRECTOR
Oscar Wilde, Playwright Barbara Larose, Director CAST Nicholas Koy, Jack Sean Jacklin, Algernon Laura Meadows, Cecily Kathryn Geertsema, Gwendolen Tina Mcculloch, Miss Prism Tricia Brioux, Lady Bracknell Rob Candy, Rev. Chasuble Lisa Lenihan, Lane Barbara Salsberg, Merriman |
PRODUCTION TEAM
Ramona Baillie, Producer Alison Smith, Associate Producer Isabel Meharry, Associate Producer Ellen Green, Assistant Director Margot Devlin, Stage Manager Monique Danielle, Assistant Stage Manager Krishelle Pereira , Assistant Stage Manager Margaret Spence, Costume Design Peter DeFreitas, Associate Costume Designer Theresa Arneaud, Costume Builder Leslie Rennie, Costume Assistant Marysia Bucholc, Set Design and Build Zie Souwand, Set Build Assistant Mark Cope, Set Build Assistant Rick Jones, Sound Design Andrea Nesbitt, Sound Operator Madison Madhu, Sound Operator Michelle Righetti, Sound Operator Liam Stewart, Lighting Design Nicki Wu, Lighting Assistant Fotini Paraschos, Props Master and Set Build Assistant John Fleming, Dialect Coach Jennifer Johnson, Movement Coach |