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By Experience: The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People   

Being sensible can be excessively boring. At least, Jack thinks so. While assuming the role of dutiful guardian in the country, he lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy takes on a similar facade. Unfortunately, living a double life has its drawbacks, especially regarding love. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster (Donmar’s Macbeth; Life of Pi) directs a joyful and flamboyant reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom; Doctor Who) is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) and Hugh Skinner (W1A; Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) in this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance. Running time 180 minutes.
 
By Experience: The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People - Jupiter Campus
  • By Experience: The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People
  • Location: Jupiter Campus
    Fees:
        Member: $20.00
        Non-Member: $25.00
        Price at Door/One Day Pass: $25.00
    Date: 2/21/2025 
    Time: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    Building: Jupiter - Lifelong Learning Complex
    Instructor: BY Experience

    Being sensible can be excessively boring. At least, Jack thinks so. While assuming the role of dutiful guardian in the country, he lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy takes on a similar facade. Unfortunately, living a double life has its drawbacks, especially regarding love. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster (Donmar’s Macbeth; Life of Pi) directs a joyful and flamboyant reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom; Doctor Who) is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) and Hugh Skinner (W1A; Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) in this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance. Running time 180 minutes.

    Due to unforseen circumstances there is a new date and time for this program.
 

By Experience: The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People - Jupiter Campus
  • By Experience: The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People
  • Location: Jupiter Campus
    Fees:
        Member: $20.00
        Non-Member: $25.00
        Price at Door/One Day Pass: $25.00
    Date: 4/17/2025 
    Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    Building: Jupiter - Lifelong Learning Complex
    Instructor: BY Experience

    Being sensible can be excessively boring. At least, Jack thinks so. While assuming the role of dutiful guardian in the country, he lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy takes on a similar facade. Unfortunately, living a double life has its drawbacks, especially regarding love. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster (Donmar’s Macbeth; Life of Pi) directs a joyful and flamboyant reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom; Doctor Who) is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) and Hugh Skinner (W1A; Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) in this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance. Running time 180 minutes.
 

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