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Casting Performers for "The Importance of Being Earnest" Play

Dallas, TX, United States
ID: 288589Exp: 7/8/2025
Description:

"The Importance of Being Earnest" play is looking for performers. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: Rehearsals begin August 4, 2025; Performances September 19, 20, 26, 27. British complexion not needed, but British accents will be used. Please apply, if interested.

9 roles

Algernon MoncrieffMale20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

First cousin of Gwendolyn. Bachelor. Nephew of Lady Bracknell. Silly-ass-about-town but capable of true devotion.

Jack WorthingMale25-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Genuinely in love with Gwendolyn. Bachelor. Adopted when very young by Thomas Cardew. Takes his commitments seriously.

LaneMale40-60 y.o.All ethnicities

A manservant. (Role may be doubled with Merriman.) Faithful servant who has opinions but keeps them to himself.

Lady BracknellFemale45-60 y.o.All ethnicities

(Augusta Fairfax) A Force of Nature.

Gwendolyn FairfaxFemale25-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Daughter of Lady Bracknell. Promises to be a Force of Nature in her own right.

Miss PrismFemale45-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Governess to Cecily. Frustrated novelist. Pines for Reverend Chasuble.

Cecily CardewFemale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Ward of Jack Worthing. Eighteen, but admits to 20 at evening parties. Unaffected and charming.

Rev. Canon ChasubleMale45-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Rector of the church near Jack's country home. Pines for Miss Prism.

MerrimanMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A butler. (Role may be doubled with Lane.)