THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST to Play Mary Moody Northen Theatre, 4/11-21

Mary Moody Northen Theatre, the award-winning producing arm of the St. Edward's University professional theatre training program, continues its 40th anniversary season with The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, directed by Richard Robichaux, running April 11 - 21, 2013.

This glorious comedy of manners was the most popular play by the quintessential bad boy of his day. Join young suitors Algernon, Jack, Cecily and Gwendolyn as they negotiate mislaid babies, mistaken identities, secret engagements, baffled suitors, one overbearing mother and some of the wittiest wordplay ever tossed over afternoon tea. This delectable morsel of a play will delight your sprit and leave you laughing long after the curtain comes down. Featuring guest artists Barbara Chisholm as Lady Bracknell, Robert Faires as Dr. Chasuble and Irene White as Miss Prism, The Importance of Being Earnest promises to be smart, silly and wicked fun.

The importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde is directed by Richard Robichaux, April 11 - 21, 2013, running Thursday - Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. at Mary Moody Northen Theatre, St Edward's University, 3001 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX.

Tickets: $20 Adults Advance ($15 Students, Seniors, SEU Community) $20 at the door. Available through the MMNT Box Office, 512.448.8484. Available online at www.stedwards.edu/theatre. Box Office Hours are M-F 1-5 p.m. Student discount night: Friday, April 12: Student tickets $8 with ID.

Mary Moody Northen Theatre operates on a professional model and stands at the center of the St. Edward's University Theatre Training Program. Through the Mary Moody Northen Theatre, students work alongside professional actors, directors and designers, explore all facets of theatrical production and earn points towards membership in Actor's Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. MMNT operates under an AEA U/RTA contract and is a member of Theatre Communications Group. For more information, contact the theatre program at 512-448-8487 or visit www.stedwards.edu/theatre or www.facebook.com/stedwardsMMNT.

St. Edward's is a private, liberal arts Catholic university in the Holy Cross Tradition with more than 5,300 students. Located in Austin, Texas, with a network of partner universities around the world, St. Edward's is a diverse community that offers undergraduate and graduate programs designed to inspire students with a global perspective. St. Edward's University has been recognized for ten consecutive years as one of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report, and ranks in the top 20 of Best Regional Universities in the Western Region. St. Edward's has also been recognized by Forbes and the Center for College Affordability and Productivity.