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The Importance Of Being Earnest, Diane C. Merchant, Robert Clements, Rebecca M. Baker, Tim Phipps
The Importance Of Being Earnest, Diane C. Merchant, Robert Clements, Rebecca M. Baker, Tim Phipps
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Gwendolyn and Cecily are in love with romantic, handsome, beguiling young men named "Ernest" ... or at least they think they are! And Jack and Algernon, bachelors who may have finally fallen victim to romance, seem to be caught between the wiles of the female sex and the allure of freedom. The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People is a romantic delight that entertains audiences, satirizes the hypocrisy of social obligations, and comments on society's foibles — all in the midst of mistaken identities and some mysterious business with a handbag in a train station. Playwright …
You Can't Take It With You, Mischelle L. Mcintosh, Robert Clements, Tim Phipps
You Can't Take It With You, Mischelle L. Mcintosh, Robert Clements, Tim Phipps
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You Can't Take It With You opened in New York in December of 1936 to instant critical and popular acclaim. Awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1936, the comedy went on to run 837 performances on Broadway. The 1938 film version by Columbia Pictures won an Academy Award for best picture. This classic American comedy is the story of Alice Sycamore and Tony Kirby who find their romance complicated by the conflict between the eccentricities of the Vanderhof family and the strictly conservative Kirbys.
Much Ado About Nothing, Matthew M. Moore, Robert Clements, Tim Phipps, Rebecca M. Baker, Diane C. Merchant
Much Ado About Nothing, Matthew M. Moore, Robert Clements, Tim Phipps, Rebecca M. Baker, Diane C. Merchant
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Considered one of Shakespeare's best comedies, Much Ado About Nothing mixes every element of great storytelling into one delightful romp. All the opposing forces are there - suspicion and loyalty, deception and honor, jealousy and true love. And no opposing forces are more delightful to watch than Benedick and Beatrice. Their merry war of wits creates a hilarious backdrop for their transformation from sassy singles to sentimental spouses, while Claudio and Hero are reunited after the truth of Don John's venomous and divisive plot against them is revealed. Experience the triumph of love in this lively production filled with music, …