CURRENT PRODUCTION

Hold onto your handbags! This wildly witty comedy, set in the grandeur of Victorian England, follows Jack and Algernon as they navigate love, marriage, and society’s rigid expectations. When both men adopt the persona of 'Ernest' to win the hearts of two women, their webs of lies collide in a whirlwind of delightful absurdity and impeccable banter. Wilde's 'trivial comedy for serious people' is a timeless, hilarious satire that reminds us all of the importance of being... well, sincere

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

PERFORMANCES

June 26, 2026 @ 7:00pm
June 27, 2026 @ 7:00pm

Produced by JPII Cultural Arts
Directed by Tom & Teresa Gunning

Immaculata high school
240 Mountain Avenue
Somerville, NJ

CAST

John Worthing
Cole Januzzi

Algernon Moncrieff
Grant Beck

Rev. Canon Chasuble
Jim Maloney

Lane
Thomas Gunning

Lady Bracknell
Nancy Jean McBride

Gwendolen Fairfax
Jayleen Alvarado

Cecily Cardew
Samantha Barnes

Miss Prism
Kellymarie McCartney

Merriman
Derek Boxer

CREATIVE TEAM

Director
Thomas Gunning
Director
Teresa Wallace-Gunning

Stay Tuned for the announcement of our 2027 summer show!