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Teens Wanted for "The Importance of Being Earnest" Show

Pittsburg, CA, United States
ID: 596453Exp: 1/5/2026
Description:

Looking for teen talent for "The Importance of Being Earnest" show. Additional details follow. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: When two friends, both with alter egos named "Ernest," attempt to woo women who claim to only love men named Ernest, what follows is a hilarious satire full of deception, byzantine plots, and confused identities. The Importance of Being Earnest is quite possibly the most popular English stage comedy of all time. Additional info: WHAT TO PREPARE Download “The Importance of Being Earnest” Audition packet Select and prepare a monologue of your choice from one of the provided monologues in the packet. See the attachment. Headshot is optional but appreciated. Be prepared to do a cold read from the script. PERFORMANCES Six shows over two weekends. 7:30 pm Fridays, May 1 & 8, 2026 7:30 pm Saturday, May 1, 2026 2:00 pm Saturday, May 8, 2026 2:00 pm Sundays, May 3 & 10, 2026 Call will be at least 90 minutes prior to show time. If you are interested please apply.

2 roles

Gwendolen FairfaxFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Is Algernon’s young, aristocratic, and charmingly superficial cousin and Lady Bracknell’s daughter. She is in love with Jack.

Cecily CardewFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Is a young woman given to romantic fantasies and intrigued by the wickedness of Jack’s brother. She is the simpler, more innocent country girl to Gwendolyn’s sophisticated city girl.