West Side Theatre Co. Presents a Fresh New THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

West Side Theatre Company will continue its successful inaugural season with the classic Oscar Wilde play THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. With a Downton Abbey-inspired setting and a fresh take on the material, a company of exceptional local performers will breathe new life into the hilarious comedy of manners.

Performances will take place on Thursday, Nov. 9, Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at Garden Near the Green, located at the intersection between Cedar Fort Road (UT-73) and Ranches Parkway (just 15 minutes from the I-15 American Fork Main St. exit, and only a few minutes from the Crossroads in Saratoga Springs). Tickets are available online or at the door for $12 ($10 for seniors 55 and up and for children 12 and under). For more information, please visit www.westsidetheatreco.org.

"It's been an incredible and highly collaborative experience," said director Aubrey Warner. "I cast some amazing comedians, and together we were able to create a fast-paced, witty, charming show you'll want to see again and again."

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is everybody's favorite trivial comedy for serious people. Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncreif, two bachelor buds in Victorian England, will do anything to win the hearts of their lady loves. Anything, that is, except tell the truth.

"I love the human interaction that you can only get in the theatre," Warner said. "I'm excited that we get to perform this show in a relatively small space because the actors really get the chance the connect with the audience and let them in on the joke."

The recently formed West Side Theatre Company has received rave reviews from audience members. Following is a sampling of their comments:

"So great! I would come again. Really, really great talent out here! Thanks for putting the production on!"..."It was entertaining, emotional, and wonderful!"..."Best $10 I have spent in a long time. Such talent. I loved it."..."What powerful voices!"..."It was fantastic! We didn't realize there was so much musical talent out here. Looking forward to future productions!"..."Great choices. Loved the character development. After seeing this I'm even more eager to work with West Side Theatre Company."

The non-profit's first season will close with the Utah premiere of the Broadway-bound "Pride & Prejudice - The Musical" (March 8-10, 2018) at Garden Near the Green. Auditions will be announced soon.

West Side Theatre Company (www.westsidetheatreco.org) has recently been formed to bring more theatre to the west side of Utah Lake, including Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs. The mission of West Side Theatre Company is to expand minds and foster culture through diversity; cultivate creativity, innovation and mastery of the performing arts through artistry; and create a high quality, affordable theatrical experience that inspires, uplifts and effects change in the community. West Side Theatre Company has been registered as a non-profit organization in the state of Utah.

Photo Credit: Cast of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. Photo by Melanie Parry. Edited by Randilee Warner.

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