{"id":1016153,"date":"2022-10-24T00:41:51","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T07:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metrotheatre.ca\/?page_id=1016153"},"modified":"2023-01-10T02:22:47","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T10:22:47","slug":"the-importance-of-being-earnest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/the-importance-of-being-earnest\/","title":{"rendered":"Show 60 #2 The Importance Of Being Earnest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">The Importance Of Being Earnest &#8211; The Show and it\u2019s Performances<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:25px;background-color:#9400940a;padding-top:1rem;padding-right:0.5rem;padding-bottom:1rem;padding-left:0.5rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:25px;background-color:#9400940a;padding-top:1rem;padding-right:0.5rem;padding-bottom:1rem;padding-left:0.5rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAST FACTS:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"234\" class=\"wp-image-1016159\" style=\"width: 240px;\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EarnestGloves.jpg\" alt=\"The Importance of Being Earnest Gloves\"><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">SHOW TIMES<strong>:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Evening Performances at 8 pm:<br> Nov 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, &amp;19<br>Matinee Performances at 2 pm:<br> Nov 6, 13 &amp; 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>All current COVID protocols&nbsp;practiced<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">SHOW RUN:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong><strong>Nov 5-20,&nbsp;<\/strong>2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\" eplus-wrapper\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Director\u2019s Talk&nbsp;<\/strong>is Friday  <strong>Nov 11<\/strong>\u2013 immediately following the performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The&nbsp;<strong>Preview<\/strong>&nbsp;is on&nbsp;<strong>Friday Nov 4,&nbsp;<\/strong>2022 \u2013 it is the final dress rehearsal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong><strong>Running Time<\/strong>: approx 120 minutes including intermission.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">LOCATION:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1370 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC.&nbsp; Next to the on-ramp to the Arthur Lang Bridge by Marine Drive and Granville. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EarnestLetterBox.jpg\" alt=\"The Importance of Being Earnest | Letter Box\" class=\"wp-image-1016157\" width=\"134\" height=\"127\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><strong>TICKET PRICING:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Adults $34.50,  Students\/Seniors $31.50, The Preview is $25. GST and fees are additional. (* Group Discounts available)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Tickets<\/strong>&nbsp;can be reserved by calling the Metro Box Office&nbsp;<strong>604 266 7191&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">BOX OFFICE WINDOWS HOURS start <strong>4:30 pm on Performance Days&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>604 266 7191<\/strong> voicemail or Contact Us form below can be used at other times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">LICENSED LOUNGE HOURS:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Performance Evenings \u2013 7:00 \u2013 11:00 pm<br>Performance Matinees \u2013 1:00 \u2013 5:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">PARKING:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">There is plenty of easy parking \u2013 in the parking lot, on the street, even \u2018All Evening Parking\u2019 for $4 at the Value Liquor Store Lot just up the street from Metro \u2013&nbsp;1450 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6P 5Z9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">BUS ROUTES:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">We\u2019re close to the Marpole bus loop and on the #10 route. Check out&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.translink.ca\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.translink.ca<\/a>&nbsp;for transit directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">CONTACT:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Metro Theatre via the contact form at the bottom of this page for more information, publicity photos, and arrangements for interviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Metro-M-Logo-300x155.jpg\" alt=\"letter M with happy and sad theatre masks\" class=\"wp-image-1011998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Metro-M-Logo-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Metro-M-Logo-1130x580.jpg 1130w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Metro-M-Logo.jpg 436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Metro Theatre is a non-profit theatre company<\/strong>, dedicated to promoting and developing theatre arts.&nbsp; This is our 60<strong><sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;Jubilee Year,&nbsp;<\/strong>of bringing laughter, intrigue and surprise to live audiences.&nbsp;<strong>The Importance of Being Earnest<\/strong>&nbsp;is our&nbsp;<strong>533<sup>rd&nbsp;<\/sup><\/strong>show.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:25px;background-color:#9400940a;padding-top:1rem;padding-right:0.5rem;padding-bottom:1rem;padding-left:0.5rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><strong>Show Pictures:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest1-960x720.jpg\" alt=\"The Importance of Being Earnest | A Goal\" class=\"wp-image-1016182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest1-960x720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest1-225x169.jpg 225w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest1.jpg 1650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"958\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest2-958x720.jpg\" alt=\"The Importance of Being Earnest | Reading\" class=\"wp-image-1016181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest2-958x720.jpg 958w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest2-225x169.jpg 225w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest2-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest2-1536x1154.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest2.jpg 1650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"957\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest3-957x720.jpg\" alt=\"The Importance of Being Earnest | Working It Out Together\" class=\"wp-image-1016180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest3-957x720.jpg 957w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest3-225x169.jpg 225w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest3-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest3-1536x1156.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest3.jpg 1650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 957px) 100vw, 957px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest4-960x720.jpg\" alt=\"The Importance of Beinge Earnest | Positioning\" class=\"wp-image-1016179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest4-960x720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest4-225x169.jpg 225w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest4.jpg 1650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><strong>Press Release: The Importance of Being Earnest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Metro Theatre Vancouver<\/strong>&nbsp;is pleased to stage the madcap farce,&nbsp;<strong>The Importance of Being Earnest&nbsp;<\/strong>by Oscar Wilde, and directed by Joan Bryans,&nbsp;<strong>November 5 \u2013 20, 2022.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The title of the comedy is a play on words, with the two men deceiving those around them by using the name Ernest, while the word \u201dearnest\u201d means both serious and sincere. The play is anything but serious, and the characters are anything but sincere in their names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EarnestMeeting.jpg\" alt=\"The Importance of Being Earnest | Leeting\" class=\"wp-image-1016160\" width=\"268\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EarnestMeeting.jpg 357w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EarnestMeeting-287x169.jpg 287w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Mr. Wilde pokes fun at the ridiculousness of human behaviour, to tell a story that is both incredibly clever and undeniably silly. Mistaken identities, secret engagements, and lovers entanglements still delights audiences more than a century after its 1895 publication and premiere performance. The rapid-fire wit and eccentric characters of&nbsp;<em>The Importance of Being Earnest&nbsp;<\/em>have made it a mainstay of theatre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Cecily Cardew and Gwendolen Fairfax are both in love with the same mythical suitor. Jack Worthing has wooed Gwendolen as Ernest while Algernon has also posed as Ernest to win the heart of Jack\u2019s ward, Cecily. When all four arrive at Jack\u2019s country home on the same weekend the \u201crivals\u201d to fight for Ernest\u2019s undivided attention and the \u201cErnests\u201d to claim their beloveds \u2013 pandemonium breaks loose. Only a senile nursemaid and an old, discarded hand-bag can save the day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"357\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EarnestBriefcase.jpg\" alt=\"The Importance of Being Earnest| Brief Case\" class=\"wp-image-1016158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EarnestBriefcase.jpg 357w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EarnestBriefcase-287x169.jpg 287w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">\u201cA tale of mistaken identities, &nbsp;lovers\u2019 entanglements, rapid fire wit, cucumber sandwiches, &nbsp;and the most famous handbag in theatrical history.&nbsp;\u201c Joan Bryans, Director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Tickets:&nbsp; $31.50 Senior\/Student or $34.50 Adult (plus GST) can be reserved by calling<br>the Box Office 604 266 7191 or<a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.metrotheatre.com\/TheatreManager\/1\/tmEvent\/tmEvent96.html\">&nbsp;Purchase Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cast and Production Team<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">CAST <strong>(in order of appearance)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Lane\/Understudy Algernon \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 David Hollinshead<br>Algernon Moncrieff \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..\u2026. Xander Williams<br>John Worthing \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 J.P. Liam McCulley<br>Lady Bracknell \u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 Alison Schamberger<br>Gwendolen Fairfax \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 Hannah Everett<br>Cecily Cardew \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 Maesie Kost<br>Miss Prism, Governess Geneva Perkins Merriman\/<br>Understudy Gwendolen \u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 Sarah Prato<br>Rev. Canon Chasuble, D.D.&nbsp; \u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 Matt Loop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\" eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\">PRODUCTION TEAM<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">DIRECTOR \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;\u2026\u2026&nbsp;Joan Bryans<br>PRODUCTION MANAGER \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 Alison Schamberger<br>STAGE MANAGER \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.&nbsp;Chrysta Webster<br>ASM\/PROPERTIES \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.\u2026\u2026 Barbara Walsh<br>SET DESIGNER \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..\u2026&nbsp;Anne Savill<br>COSTUME DESIGNER \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;&#8230;\u2026\u2026 Claire Turner<br>SOUND&nbsp;DESIGNER \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;\u2026&nbsp;Roger Monk<br>LIGHTING DESIGNER \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;&#8230;..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&nbsp;Amelia Wagenaar<br>TECHNICAL DIRECTOR \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;..\u2026\u2026 Les Erskine<br>ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR ..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 Alex Ross<br>GENERAL MANAGER \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 Les Erskine<br>SCENIC CARPENTER \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;\u2026. Robin Richardson<br>SET DECORATION \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.\u2026.. Daisy Fung<br>SCENIC PAINTER \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.\u2026\u2026.. Emily Dotson<br>COSTUME\/PROPERTIES MANAGER \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. Claire Turner<br>PUBLICITY \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..\u2026.. Debra Danny<br>GRAPHIC DESIGN \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. Barbara LaBounta<br>PROMO PHOTOS PHOTOGRAPHER \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. Nancy Caldwell<br>PRODUCTION PHOTOS PHOTOGRAPHER \u2026 Tracy Lynn Chernaske<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>THE STORY<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"357\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EarnestLetsTalk.jpg\" alt=\"The Importance of Being Earnest\" class=\"wp-image-1016156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EarnestLetsTalk.jpg 357w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EarnestLetsTalk-287x169.jpg 287w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Two carefree young bachelors, Jack Worthing and Algie Moncrieff, each create alter egos to bring some excitement into their lives. Jack has created Ernest when he lives in the city. &nbsp;There Gwendolyn lives, whom he loves and who will only love a man named Ernest.&nbsp;\u201cThe only really safe name is Ernest\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">When Algie finds out about Jack\u2019s alter ego, he takes on the identity of&nbsp;Ernest himself to visit Jack\u2019s house in the country. &nbsp;There he meets Jack\u2019s ward Cecily who thinks that Ernest&nbsp;is Jack\u2019s brother. &nbsp;Algie is instantly attracted to her and to his amazement, finds out that Cecily, having heard tales of him from her guardian, has been secretly in love with this Ernest for some time. &nbsp;But she too is enamored with the name Ernest &nbsp;\u201cI pity any poor married woman whose husband is not called Ernest\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Things quickly begin to unravel for all concerned when Jack arrives at his country estate, shortly followed by Gwendolyn and then her redoubtable mother Lady Bracknell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Amongst the cucumber sandwiches, alter egos are laid bare with&nbsp;Jack admitting that he assumed the name of \u201cErnest\u201d so that he could visit Gwendolen often and Algie admitting that he pretended to be \u201cErnest\u201d in order to meet Cecily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">When all seems lost for the hapless pair, &nbsp;an infamous handbag, with the help of lady Bracknell saves the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Fast-paced and sometimes biting, the play abounds with hidden romance mistaken identities, deceptions and secrets all wrapped up in the most glorious wit. &nbsp;One of the cleverest comedies by one of the greatest writers of the English language.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><strong><strong>Director\u2019s Talk<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"437\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EarnestSeeMother.jpg\" alt=\"The Importance of Being Earnest\" class=\"wp-image-1016155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EarnestSeeMother.jpg 437w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/EarnestSeeMother-103x169.jpg 103w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Join director&nbsp;<strong>Joan Bryans<\/strong>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<strong>cast of The Importance of Being Earnest<\/strong>&nbsp;immediately following the show on&nbsp;<strong>Friday, November 11, 2022<\/strong>&nbsp;for an informal chat about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\" eplus-wrapper\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The challenges of having only one intermission in a three act play.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Nothing to be learned from it, no moral, no message \u2013 what\u2019s in it for us then?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">How to talk like Ernest\u2026. The Wildean style<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">After which, Joan will open the session up for questions from the audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">There is no additional charge for the Director\u2019s Talk, just stay in your seats or move up a bit closer to the stage \u2013 allowing for social distancing at all times.<br>The session will last approximately 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped eplus-wrapper wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest17-1280x636.jpg\" alt=\"The Importance of Being Earnest Walk Through\" class=\"wp-image-1016166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest17-1280x636.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest17-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest17-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest17-1536x763.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest17.jpg 1650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest16-886x720.jpg\" alt=\"The Importance of Being Earnest Wlk Through\" class=\"wp-image-1016167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest16-886x720.jpg 886w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest16-208x169.jpg 208w, 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eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest13-1280x418.jpg\" alt=\"The Importance of Being Earnest Cast Interaction\" class=\"wp-image-1016170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest13-1280x418.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest13-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest13-768x251.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest13-1536x502.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest13.jpg 1650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest12-540x720.jpg\" alt=\"The Importance of Being Earnest | Who's Earnest\" class=\"wp-image-1016171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest12-540x720.jpg 540w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest12-127x169.jpg 127w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest12-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest12-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest12-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest12-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest12.jpg 1650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest11-540x720.jpg\" alt=\"The Importance of 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| Has he got game ?\" class=\"wp-image-1016174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest9-540x720.jpg 540w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest9-127x169.jpg 127w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest9-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest9-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest9-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest9-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest9.jpg 1650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest8-540x720.jpg\" alt=\"The Importance of Being Earnest | We are in this together!\" class=\"wp-image-1016175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest8-540x720.jpg 540w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest8-127x169.jpg 127w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest8-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest8-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest8-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest8.jpg 1238w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"756\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest7-756x720.jpg\" alt=\"The Importance of Being Earnest | We're Ready\" class=\"wp-image-1016176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest7-756x720.jpg 756w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest7-177x169.jpg 177w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest7-768x732.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest7-1536x1463.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest7.jpg 1650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest6-540x720.jpg\" alt=\"The Importance of Being Earnest | What was In That?\" class=\"wp-image-1016177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest6-540x720.jpg 540w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest6-127x169.jpg 127w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest6-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest6-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest6-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest6-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest6.jpg 1650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest5-540x720.jpg\" alt=\"The Importance of Being Earnest | The Table Is Set\" class=\"wp-image-1016178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest5-540x720.jpg 540w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest5-127x169.jpg 127w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest5-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest5-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest5-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest5-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metrotheatre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Earnest5.jpg 1650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We Are Alll SET !<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Importance Of Being Earnest &#8211; The Show and it\u2019s Performances FAST FACTS: SHOW TIMES: Evening Performances at 8 pm: Nov 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, &amp;19Matinee Performances at 2 pm: Nov 6, 13 &amp; 20 All current COVID protocols&nbsp;practiced SHOW RUN: Nov 5-20,&nbsp;2022 LOCATION: 1370 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC.&nbsp; Next to the 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