Professional Live Theatre in Austin, TX
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artistic team
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Production Stage Manager:
Lighting Designer:
Sound Designer:
Co-Costume Designer:
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Scenic Designer:
Properties Designer:
Dialect Coach:
Lara Toner Haddock*
Barry Miller*
Mark Novick*
Robert S. Fisher*
Buffy Manners*
Diana Huckaby*
Mike Toner*
Sarah Zeringue*
Amanda Cooley Davis
The Importance of Being Earnest
by Oscar Wilde
September 19 - October 19, 2025
Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2pm
directed by Lara Toner Haddock
synopsis
Fake names, real feelings, and plenty of tea to spill! Jack and Algernon invent alter egos to escape their duties, but get tangled in a mess including mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and two extremely judgmental butlers. Wilde’s razor-sharp wit skewers social conventions as Victorian etiquette turns into pure comedic chaos.
Age recommendation: 12 and up.
run dates & times
Thursday - Saturday at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2pm
Group discounts are available for groups of 10 and up.
cast
Devin Finn
as
Jack Worthing
Bailey Ellis*
as
Algernon Moncrieff
Sarah Zeringue*
as
Gwendolen Fairfax
Vivian Noble
as
Cecily Cardew
Gina Houston
as
Miss Prism
Babs George*
as
Lady Bracknell
Lowell Bartholomee*
as
Rev. Chasuble
special events
Friday, September 19
Opening Night Reception: Raise a glass to the 26th Season opener! Join us after the show for light bites and a champagne toast with the cast.
Friday, September 26
Pride Night: Celebrate community and queerness in true Oscar Wilde fashion! Enjoy complimentary bites and sweets, and connect with fellow LGBTQIA+ theatre lovers before the show.
Friday, October 10
Post-Show Talkback: Join us after the show for a lively post-show conversation with the cast and creative team. Unpack the satire and romance, and dive deeper into the world of The Importance of Being Earnest.
Sunday, October 12
Afternoon Tea: Come dressed to impress! Before the performance, join us for a charming afternoon tea where Victorian fashion and garden party flair are highly encouraged. ($86 per person. Includes Pre-Show Afternoon Tea + Performance)
Hans Venable*
as
Lane/Merriman
in the media
*Austin Playhouse Artistic Company Member
Thank you to our production sponsor: Austin English Tea Company.
