Meet the Cast "The Importance of Being Earnest"

SCOTTIE MICHAEL - Scottie moved to this area from New York in 1970, and started City Players in 1971. She has directed many productions locally (105). Her talents range from lavish musicals such as, "West Side Story", "Fiddler On The Roof" and "Guys and Dolls", all performed at Ruth Eckerd Hall, to classics, comedies and mysteries.

Ms. Michael thinks of the theatre as being the perfect art form, where her training in art, costume design, music and dancing all come into use. She is delighted to be working at Francis Wilson Playhouse again.

Meet the Cast

CHAD WONDERLY (Jack Worthing) - It's been 2 years since Chad was on the stage at FWP, and he says he has missed it. But, who knows if he's telling the truth since he's not very "earnest" about things in this play! "Actually," Chad says," It's great to be back on stage. Theatre gets into your blood."

CARLY STARK (Gwendolen Fairfax) - Carly was recently seen in "Sugar" at Clearwater H.S. Her favorite roles include Penny in "You Can't Take It With You", Grandma in "Poor Little Lambs" and an "angry flower" in her 1st gradeproduction of "Alice in Wonderland". In addition to her interest in acting, Carly enjoys playing the accordian and cooking.

RICK BRONSON (Algernon Moncrieff) - Rick has performed all over the Tampa Bay area. His last appearance at FWP was as Bert Jefferson in "The Man Who Came To Dinner". His favorite roles include Stanley, in "A Streetcar Named Desire" and Don in "Butterflies Are Free".

NICOL AULD (Cecily Cardew) - Nicol is 18 and aspiring to become a Cassaba Melon. Previous roles include Ruth in "Blithe Spirit" at SPLT, and Alan in "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare" Abridged at Lakewood H. S. Love & Peace.

JENNIFER SLOANE (Lady Bracknell) - Jennifer has studied acting and voice in New York City and Boston. She is delighted to be making her first appearance at FWP. Jennifer has appeared locally as Beatrice in "Much Ado About Nothing" for Stage Agenda and as Eleanora Duse in "The Ladies of the Camellias" at SPLT. She is thrilled to be playing Lady Bracknell with such a talented cast!

BILL SNYDER (Lane/Merriman) - Bill has been doing community theatre for a number of years. He has performed in Pennsyvania, California, Washington and now,Florida. His favorite role has been Alen Cooper in "Rumors".

TIM FOSTER (Dr. Chasuble) - Dr. Tim Foster, a local psychologist, says he gets his therapy by participating in community theatre. Tim wishes to thank his wife, Donna, for her support. He also thanks the excellent cast and crew of "Earnest" and Scottie for their encouragement and support.

MARY LEE ROSS (Miss Prism) - Mary appeared most recently in Gulfport Community Players musical "God Only Knows", which earned her a Lary nomination. Some of Mary's theatre credits include leads in FWP's production of "Play It Again Sam", Gulfport Community Players "Lovers and Executioners" and Stage Agenda's "Much Ado About Nothing".

About the Author

Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin in 1854 with the birth name of Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde. His scathing wit brought him great popularity with the public for his plays Lady Windemere's Fan and The Importance of Being Earnest.

"The Importance of Being Earnest", which pokes fun at the upper classes with a blatant display of their effusive mannerisms and hypocritical attitudes was originally produced at the St James Theatre, London, on February 14, 1895. Love, reputations, social standing and fortunes are all brilliantly addressed by Wilde in his works but his own career was cut short by social scandal and he died, exiled and in poverty in France.

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