The Importance of Being Earnest

“A wonderful way to begin the theatre year”  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

Persephone Theatre / Western Canada Theatre, 2012
by Oscar Wilde, ‘renovated’ by Dr. Errol Durbach

Directed by Johnna Wright
Set & Lighting Design:  Ross Nichol
Costume Design:  Carla Orosz
Lighting Design: Jergus Óprsal
Sound Design:  Gilles Zolty
Stage Management:  Angela Christie, Lorraine Gordon

CAST: Joshua Beaudry, Matthew Edison, Tim Hildebrandt, Cheryl Jack, Stephanie Moroz, Laurie Paton, Jamie Lee Shebelski, Kirk Smith, Christopher Weddell

photos by Liam Richards

“Persephone Season Opener Flirts With Perfection”  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

“…about as close to perfection as one can expect from any medium, with expert direction and flawless performances.”  Kamloops Daily News

“Wright’s direction is as keenly observed as Wilde’s writing.”  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

“There are two intermissions – two! – but director Johnna Wright has ensured the pieces in between are as bite-sized and delicious as cucumber sandwiches.”  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

“[Laurie] Paton [as Bracknell], impressive throughout with her metaledged voice, is no less amazing saying nothing at all…”  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

“a definite keeper”  Kamloops Daily News

“There are almost too many perfect moments to count.”  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

“From putting on airs to assuming false identities, the entire play is about one kind of pose or another.”  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

“The acting, as one would hope, is delightful.”  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

“It’s impossible to decide whom to like more… [Matthew] Edison’s arrogance as Algernon is as outrageously perfect as [Kirk] Smith’s overconfidence as Jack.”  Saskatoon Star-Phoenixj

“It’s impossible to decide whom to like more… [Matthew] Edison’s arrogance as Algernon is as outrageously perfect as [Kirk] Smith’s overconfidence as Jack.”  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

“It’s too bad productions of plays… can’t be purchased, taken home and enjoyed time and time again.”  Kamloops Daily News

“One too easily forgets the simple joy of great theatre: Wonderful words said well.”  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

“A wonderful way to begin the theatre year…”  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix