The Story
John Worthing, a carefree young gentleman, is the inventor of a fictitious brother, “Ernest,” whose wicked ways afford John an excuse to leave his country home from time to time and journey to London, where he stays with his close friend and confidant, Algernon Moncrieff. Algernon has a cousin, Gwendolen Fairfax, with whom John is deeply in love. During his London sojourns, John, under the name Ernest, has won Gwendolen’s love, for she strongly desires to marry someone with the confidence-inspiring name of Ernest. But when he asks for Gwendolen’s hand from the formidable Lady Bracknell, John finds he must reveal he is a foundling who was left in a handbag at Victoria Station. This is very disturbing to Lady Bracknell, who insists that he produce at least one parent before she consents to the marriage.
Returning to the country home where he lives with his ward Cecily Cardew and her governess Miss Prism, John finds that Algernon has also arrived under the identity of the nonexistent brother Ernest. Algernon falls madly in love with the beautiful Cecily, who has long been enamored of the mysterious, fascinating brother Ernest.
SHOW DATES/TIMES:
Friday, August 4, and Saturday, August 5, at 7:00 PM; Sunday, August 6, at 2:00 PM
LOCATION:
ASSEMBLY HALL on the grounds of the Jackson County Fairgrounds at 2902 Shortcut Road, Pascagoula, MS
CAST OF CHARACTERS
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John (Jack/Ernest) Worthing, J.P. – Derek Waffel
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Algernon Moncrieff – Ryan Waltman
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Gwendolen Fairfax – Tara Pederson
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Cecily Cardew – Leah McWilliams
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Lady Bracknell – Rebecca Babilon
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Miss Prism – Debbie Waltman
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Rev. Canon Chasuble, D.D. – Aaron Barksdale
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Lane/Merriman – Logan Broome
CREW
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Eve Hildebrandt, Director
Is there a cast list yet?
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Looks like our favorite actress is back in action after a hiatus! Even better!
Can’t wait to see the cast for this one! We hear auditions were great-
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Is there a price for groups?
Email media@singingriverlittletheatre.org to discuss.
Do you have a group ticket price? Or Senior discount?
We have not done group pricing, however, email media@singingriverlittletheatre.org to discuss this option.
I wish I could see your production of Ernest. Break a leg!
I would like to have more information, as we wish to have a membership. We would like to attend the high tea as well. I would like for somebody to call me, please at 228 424 4958. Thank you.
Elvia Gargoum
Thank you for contacting us. Someone will call you to discuss further. Membership can be purchased either from the website at https://www.singingriverlittletheatre.org/memberships/ or at any performance. High Tea fundraiser can also be purchased online. Whomever contacts you should be able to assist you with either.