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Year 34, No. 29
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The Importance of Being Earnest Lantern Theater Company Presents Shakespeare’s at Villanova Theatre Measure for Measure
Oscar Wilde’s Uproarious Comedy of Manners Takes the Stage April 2-14 illanova Theatre presents The Impor tance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde’s most enduringly popular play, on stage April 2-14 and directed by Theatre Department Chairperson Dr. Valerie Joyce.
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See Cecily (Mary Lyon) and Algernon (Ethan Mitchell) in Villanova Theatre’s production of “The Importance of Being Earnest,” Oscar Wilde’s most enduringly popular play, on stage April 2-14. Photo/ Kimberly K. Reilly In Victorian London a pair of wily bachelors masquerade as respectable gentlemen to court the attentions of two welldowried ladies. Gallant Jack and irreverent Algernon invent “Ernest” alter-egos to win the hearts of Cecily and Gwendolen, each of whom conveniently claims she’ll only marry a man by that name. When all four arrive at Jack’s country home on the same weekend, the men struggle to keep up with their stories as their plans go hilariously awry. With its witty wordplay, caustic commentary and blistering banter, Earnest is a riotously funny farce for the ages. Director Valerie Joyce will bring Wilde’s tea-and-crumpet-infused comedy to life with an approach that brings out his complex social commentary. A witty satire of the Victorian Era, Earnest skewers the façade of propriety, hypocritical habits, and the social and sexuSee “The Importance of Being Earnest” at Villanova Theatre page 6
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Charlotte Northeast and Adam Hammet in Lantern Theater Company’s production of “Measure for Measure” by William Shakespeare, directed by Charles McMahon. Onstage now through April 21, 2019. Photo/Mark Garvin erformances of “Measure for Measure” began March 20, continuing Lantern Theater Company’s 25th anniversary season and its annual commitment to produce the timeless stories of William Shakespeare for both the general public and local school students. Performances run through Sunday, April 21, 2019. Tickets for “Measure for Measure” are $28 - $43 and are available at www.lanterntheater.org or by calling the Lantern Box Office at 215-829-0395. Student tickets are $15 in advance; $10 student rush tickets are available ten minutes before curtain with valid ID. Discounts are
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