The Fine Arts Association 38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby, OH 44094 announces auditions for: "The Importance of Being Earnest" By Oscar Wilde Director - Ann Hedger About the Show: The Importance of Being Earnest is the most renowned of Oscar Wilde's comedies. It's the story of two bachelors, John 'Jack' Worthing and Algernon 'Algy' Moncrieff, who create alter egos named Ernest to escape their tiresome lives. They attempt to win the hearts of two women who, conveniently, claim to only love men called Ernest. The pair struggle to keep up with their own stories and become tangled in a tale of deception, disguise and misadventure. The elaborate plot ridicules Victorian sensibilities with some of the best loved, and indeed bizarre, characters to be found on the modern stage. Audition Dates: Monday & Tuesday, February 19 & 20, 2018 - 6:30 0m Callbacks by invitation only: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Appointments Needed. Call Ann Hedger at 440-951-7500 x103. Rehearsals begin: Monday, February 26, 2018 Rehearsals will be Mon-Thu 6:30-9:30 pm & Sun TBA Performance Dates: April 20-29, 2018 Fridays/Saturdays 7:30 pm; Sunday matinees 2:00 pm in the Corning Auditorium. NOTE: There will be a 1:00 pm senior matinee on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Requirements & Preparation: * Cold readings from the script. Please be familiar with the show. * Must be available for all performances, including the senior matinee. * Bring a headshot or snapshot of yourself to attach to our paperwork. * Bring a list of any and all conflicts beginning February 26, 2018. * Must be available for all tech week rehearsals beginning April 15, 2018. * Questions? Call 440-951-7500 x103 Casting Information: ALL roles are available. Men: John Worthington - Age 29-35 Algernon Moncreiff - Age 21-29 Rev. Canon Chasuble - Age 50-64 Merriman - Ages 30-65 Lane - Ages 30-65 Women: Lady Bracknell - Age 50-65 (Open to reading men for this role as well) Gwendolen Fairfax - Age 25-29 Cecily Cardew - Age 18 Miss Prism - Age 50-65 The Fine Arts Association supports non-traditional casting. No AEA contracts available for this production. For specific role descriptions, check out the Fine Arts website at www.fineartsassociation.org