River Stage at CRC Auditions for "The Importance of Being Earnest"

Written by Oscar Wilde

Director: Scott Gilbert

Audition Dates and Times

• Monday, May 6, 2024, 5:30 to 8:30 pm
• Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 5:30 to 8:30 pm

You only need to attend one day of auditions, plus callbacks if requested.

• Callback date: Thursday, May 9, 2024, 5:00 to 8:00 pm

Show Description

The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy of Serious People, is Oscar Wilde’s most famous and successful play, a classic of English literature, and one of the most produced shows ever written. A farcical comedy where the protagonists adopt fictional identities to get out of the responsibilities of Victorian society, the play is full of wit and Wilde’s skewed wisdom.

The CRC production will combine the traditional delights of this hilariously trivial play with contemporary touches and devised theatrical elements created by the cast.

Audition Location

• Cosumnes River College Black Box Theatre, 8401 Center Pkwy., Sacramento, CA 95823
• Parking permit required (Daily $2)

Audition Information

Viewing Auditions:
Scott Gilbert, Director and Adjunct Professor of Theatre Arts.
Contact for questions: GilberS@crc.losrios.edu

Seeking: Committed, enthusiastic and willing actors of all types. All racial, cultural, and gender identities are welcome. No previous performance experience required. Creative performers with performance skills beyond acting are encouraged.

What to Prepare: Auditioners should prepare a monologue, 60-90 seconds, preferably a comedic piece from some interesting period of theatrical history. Monologues from Earnest or Wilde are fine but not required.

Although the preparation and performance of an audition monologue is highly encouraged, actors without a monologue will be allowed to try out, and the audition process will include cold reading of scenes and improv exercises.

For full details including character breakdowns, please visit CRC Audition Announcements.