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The Importance of Being Earnest

SHOW DATES

-Friday, September 12, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m. Opening Night
-Saturday, September 13, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m.

-Sunday, September 14, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m. Matinee

-Thursday, September 18, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m. Pay-What-You-Can Night

-Friday, September 19, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m.

-Saturday, September 20, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m.

-Thursday, September 25, 2025 @8:00 p.m. Scent-Free Night

-Friday, September 26, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m.

-Saturday, September 27, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m. Closing Night

PERFORMANCES AT

The KordaZone Theatre, 2520 Seminole Street, Windsor, Ontario

TICKETS

$25.00 General Admission
$20 Student and Senior
Purchase in advance at ShowPass.
Purchase at the door; cash and debit only.
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INQUIRIES?

Email kordazone@gmail.com.

Creative Team

Written by Oscar Wilde

Director Jeff Marontate

Executive Producer Tracey B. Atin

Producer Abbey Lee Hallett

Stage Manager Riley Campbell

Assistant Stage Managers Hannah Gault, Narvin Fazlaliserkani

Set Designer Dylan Charette

Set Construction by Jay Stapleton, Mark Worsley, Sheldon Campbell

Lighting and Sound Designer Noah Ball

Lighting Operator Owl Foster

Costumes by Kelly Ridley and Carly Kelly

Lady Bracknell's wig by J P Waters and Geena Hayze

Paint Crew Rianna Dudas, Andie Garant, Hannah DaLupan, Charlie Peddie, Sitoli Mason

Videographer Demetre Kalmantis

Poster Art by Daniel Nolin

Website Christopher Lawrence Menard

Synopsis

In 1890s London, two friends use the same pseudonym for their on-the-sly activities, and hilarity ensues in this brilliant play. Oscar Wilde’s classic is a delight from the first cucumber sandwich on as Jack’s double life catches up with him. Billed as a Trivial Comedy for Serious People, the play is a farcical comedy in which carefree young John Worthing invents a fictitious brother, “Ernest”, whose wicked ways afford John an excuse to leave his country home from time to time to journey to London. There, he stays with his close friend and confidant, Algernon Moncrieff. John falls deeply in love with Algernon’s cousin, Gwendolen, while she falls head-over-heels for John’s alter-ego. Things come to a head in a charming and quite unexpected way as both Jack and Algernon discover the importance of being earnest while answering to the name of Ernest.

“... endlessly funny comedy about courtship, hidden identities and social posturing among deliciously superficial people”
- The New York Times

“Knockabout fun with Wilde's genteel wit.”
– The Guardian

Time and Place Notes

Time: A few days in 1895.

Place: Act 1 - Algernon Moncrieff's London apartment; Act II - The garden of the Manor House; Act III - Inside the Manor House.

Intermission: There will be two 10-minute intermissions.

Director's Note

Just remember, in England in 1895, first cousins could marry...

The Cast

Brandon Chappus as Jack Worthing

Brandon is extremely excited to present this theatre classic on the KordaZone stage. You may recognize him from previous roles such as Demetrius in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Lt. Jack Ross in A Few Good Men, and Hercule Poirot in Murder on the Orient Express. Brandon appreciates the endless support from his cast, friends, and family. Let the hijinks ensue!!.

Lauren Stiers as Gwendolen Fairfax

Lauren Stiers is thrilled to be portraying Gwendolen Fairfax in Korda’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest. This is her fourth production with Korda, previously appearing as The Bride in The Best Man, Vera in She Kills Monsters, and Milady in The Three Musketeers. As a long time dream role, Lauren particularly relates to Gwendolen because she is also never wrong. She would like to thank the Korda team, the cast and crew, and most of all Oscar Wilde, who will be avenged..

Zephyr Nox as Algernon Moncrieff

Zephyr Caruana is delighted to bring his dream role to life in The Importance of Being Earnest. A serious Bunburyist at heart, Zephyr revels in the quick wit and delightful absurdities of Oscar Wilde’s classic. He extends heartfelt thanks to the incredible cast and crew for their talent, laughter, and support - without whom this production would be far less “earnest.”.

Kim Courtis as Cecily Cardew

Kim is (earnestly) very excited to bring Cecily to life on the KordaZone stage! This will be her fourth production with the theatre, most recently appearing as Greta in Murder on the Orient Express earlier this year. She would like to thank the entire cast and crew for their support and trust in this process. Enjoy the triviality!.

Chris Lanspeary as Lady Bracknell

Mr. Lanspeary is thrilled to put on a dress and a wig for the first time in his 30 years of theatre experience. Some of his favorite roles that required pants include Atticus Finch in To Kill A Mockingbird, George in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Renfield in Dracula and Lord Clapham in Something Rotten! He is pleased as punch to work with such talented people on and off stage..

Peter Hrastovec as Dr. Chasuble

Peter happily returns to the Korda stage in the role of Rev. Canon Chasuble. A veteran of several shows with various local companies, Peter is honoured to work with this talented team of young actors under the keen and steadfast leadership of director, Jeff Marontate along with a wonderful crew and production team. Peter is the current Poet Laureate for the City of Windsor, supported and inspired by his muse/wife, Denise, three children and four grandchildren..

Roula Khayat as Miss Prism

Roula is a graduate of University of Windsor with a B.F.A (Honours) degree in Theatre (Acting). She has been performing in Community Theatre for 35 years and counting. Here at Korda, recent credits include portraying Ceremon and Bawd in The Adventures of Pericles; Various roles in The Best Man; Chorus Girl in Something Rotten!; Shmee in Peter Pan(to); and Lady Montague in Romeo and Juliet. Her most recent performance was the role of the Duchess in Frankenstein. She is now so excited to portray the lovely Miss Prism.

Riley Campbell as Lane

Bio coming soon.

John Shellhorn as Merriman

John finds it hard to believe that it's been ten years since he first walked into Korda to be Tankerbell in Korda's 2015 production of Peter Pan(to). He has treasured every moment and memory since. He is delighted and humbled to be on the Korda stage once again, as Merriman in The Importance of Being Earnest.

Show Sponsors & Supporters

GENEROUS SUPPORT FOR KORDA ARTISTIC PRODUCTIONS PROVIDED BY

DENISE AND PETER HRASTOVEC

Special Thanks To...

David Burrows, Helen Hallett, David Court, Liam Ingram, Christopher Lawrence Menard, Monty's Formal Wear, Derrick Biso.