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Main Cast Shows:

  • Friday, January 9th at 7:30 PM

  • Saturday, January 10th at 7:30 PM

  • Thursday, January 15th at 7:30 PM

  • Friday, January 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM

  • Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 730 PM

  • Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:30 PM

  • Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM

  • Friday, January 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM

  • Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:30 PM

  • Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:30 PM

Cast

  • Algernon Moncrieff: Jacob Buttry

  • Algernon Moncrieff U/s: Emilio Herrera

  • Cecily Cardew: Alex Frost

  • Cecily Cardew U/s: Elise Migacz

  • Gwendolen Fairfax: Victoria Whitaker

  • Gwendolen Fairfax U/s: Ashleigh Brown

  • Jack Worthing: Casey Karapetian

  • Jack Worthing U/s: Huberto Paz

  • Lady Bracknell: Valerie Tanner

  • Lane/Merriman: Reagan Burows

  • Miss Prism: Dawn Gunderson

  • Miss Prism U/s, Lane/Meriman/Bracknell Swing: Pamela Crandall

  • Rev. Canon Chasuble: David Heap

The Importance of Being Earnest

January 9-25, 2026

Venue: Mesa Arts Center 1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201

Wilde’s most beloved comedy gets a delightful twist in this clever, fast-paced production of The Importance of Being Earnest. When two charming young men each adopt the name "Ernest" to escape their social obligations, they find themselves tangled in a web of mistaken identities, romantic mishaps, and outrageous revelations. Add in two strong-willed young women, a cucumber sandwich or two, and the formidable Lady Bracknell, and you've got a recipe for scandalous fun. This version keeps Wilde’s razor-sharp wit intact while reimagining the world of Victorian manners with a bold, modern flair. Expect elegance, absurdity, and a few surprises along the way. Earnest has never been this much fun.

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Understudy Shows:

  • Sunday, January 11th at 2:30 PM

  • Saturday, January 17th at 2:30 PM

  • Saturday, January 24th at 7:30 PM

Cast

  • Director: Ricky Araiza

  • Stage Manager: Alexis Nomorosa

  • Assistant Stage Manager: Colin Patrick

  • Artistic Director: Brianna Fallon

  • Production Manager: Lorelee Godden

  • Technical Director: Cheryl Briley

  • Scenic Designer: Michael Esparza

  • Hair & Makeup Designer: Colin Patrick

  • Costume Designer: Abby Lopez

  • Lighting Designer: Rob Littlefield

  • Head Carpenter: Lorelee Godden

  • Sound Designer: Brianna Fallon

  • Sound Board Op: Lorelee Godden

  • Props Designer: Colin Patrick

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