THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST - Laurel Mill Playhouse Non Equity Auditions

For the audition actors will be asked to perform an Oscar Wilde monologue. The monologues in question can be obtained by sending an email request to maureencrogers@
gmail.com
. Hard copies will also be provided at the auditions.

The show will be performed in an English dialect. However this is not required for the audition.

Cast (9 characters)

Jack Worthing, J.P.-the lead. Wealthy but knows nothing of his background, he was found in a handbag as a baby. Jack is charming, witty, and likes to play games. Ultimately he is completely devoted to Gwendoline and is very protective of Cecily.

Algernon Moncrieff-Jack's friend and Gwendolen's cousin. Algernon is similar to his friend Jack in terms of wit, charm, and admiration for games of pretend. Between the two he is a little more conniving and comes from a high social standing, something he takes pride in.

Rev. Canon Chasuble, D.D.-A reverend friend of Jack's. Kind and accepting of Jack's odd request. Can be a confidante in the play. Secretly in love with Miss Prism.

Merriman-Jack's Butler (this part may be also be played as a woman)

Lane-Algernon's Manservant (this part may also be played as a woman)

Lady Bracknell-Gwendolen's aunt. Very high class and very respectable woman. Cares deeply for her family especially Gwendolen. This has often lead her to be particularly picky in Gwendolen's choice in significant other. She refuses to grant her consent to Jack until he can prove that he is of a class worthy to take Gwendolen's hand.

Hon. Gwendolen Fairfax-a young woman of high social standing. She is in love with Jack (whom she knows as Ernest). Gwendolen is very conscious of what others think of her and is the care of her aunt. Gwendolen displays a very sharp wit and a strong resolve.

Cecily Cardew-Jack's young ward. She has maintained a crush on Jack's fictional brother Ernest for years. When Algernon appears claiming to be Ernest she instantly believes he is the man of her dreams. While Cecily considers herself a proper Lady but is also a bit impulsive. Perhaps a bit naive but very caring. She does deeply care for Jack.

Miss Prism-A Governess who assists Cecily in her studies of being a proper Lady. She is has romantic feelings for the reverend and holds a secret key to the biggest mystery in the play.

if you have any questions please contact Producer Maureen Rogers at
301-452-2557 or
maureencrogers@gmail.com or Director RockyNunzio at
rockyn1@vt.edu.