Love and Deceit 'Earnest' evokes laughter

I n the suspense-filled, romantic drama, "The Importance of Being Earnest," the cast presented a rather humorous performance.

LadyCectty(EuciaZimmerman)hadfallen in love with the name, and vowed to marry a man named Earnest.

At the climax of the play, Worthing discovered that his real name was Earnest. Also, to the surprise of Moncrieff and Worthing, they discovered that they were long-lost brothers.

Perhaps the funniest scene of the entire drama occurred when Gabriel Vogle, portraying John Worthing (Earnest), struggled with his uncooperative pants as they stuck to his thighs, while Jeff Cole, in his role as .Algernon Moncrieff, stuffed his mouth with delicate tea muffins to refrain from rolling with laughter at the obstinate pants.

During the play, both Moncrieff and Worthing claimed to be named Earnest. Both Lady Gwendalyn (Kera O'Brien) and

As Cecily Cardew, Elicia Zimmerman entertaining in her role as the object of Moncrieff's affection. Likewise was Kera O'Bryon in her role as Worthing's true love.

Overall the play was humorous and worth the time spent in the theater, fa

— By Jennifer S. Blandford

Cecily Cardew (Elicia Zimmerman) and Lady Gwendolyn (Kera O'Bryan)trytoengage in polite conversation asMerriman (Lenny Shelton)watches.

Lady Gwendolyn (Kera O'Bryon)and Lady Braknell (Chelley Bickel) gaze attheir beaus - John Worthing (GabrielVogel)and Algernon Moncrieff (JeffreyCole) — while thetwo men celebratethe girls' decision totakethem back, despitetheirdeceit.

MissPrism (Kathy Prism) stands by Rev.Canon Chausuble (Steve Young)andJohn Worthing (Gabriel Vagel)whilethe men discussWorthing's belated christening.