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ISU Theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest

Author: Stacey Maifeld | Image: Stacey Maifeld

Two young men, Algernon and Jack, are good friends and are most desperately in love with two young women, Cecily and Gwendolyn. The obstacle to both their plans is that Cecily and Gwendolyn state most emphatically that they cannot love or marry any man whose name isn’t Earnest. The stage is set for deception. This satire pokes fun at rules, love, egos, and behavior, and has been called one of the greatest comedies ever written.

Performances will be held February 24 and 25 and March 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m and February 26 and March 5 at 2 p.m. at Fisher Theater in Ames.

Tickets are adults $18, seniors $16, and students $11. Single tickets on sale through the Iowa State Center Ticket Office in Stephens Auditorium and TicketMaster. Tickets are also available at the door.