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The Importance of Being Earnest: A Wilde New Musical at American Coast Theater Company

Dates: 5/22/2025 - 6/8/2025

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American Coast Theater Company presents the Orange County premiere of The Importance of Being Earnest: A Wilde New Musical, an adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic comedy with music by Bret Simmons and book/lyrics by David Howard. Running from May 22 to June 8, this lively musical features a cast including Elijah Munck as Jack Worthing, Scott Roberts as Algernon Moncrief, and Rachel Williams as Gwendolyn Fairfax. Directed by Susan K. Berkompas, the production aims to blend Wilde's sharp wit with a dynamic score, bringing to life the humorous absurdities of Victorian society. The show promises to be a delightful exploration of mistaken identities and social satire.

Cast and Creative team for The Importance of Being Earnest: A Wilde New Musical at American Coast Theater Company

Cast

Josiah Dominguez

Dr. Chasuble


Pierre Ekladios

Lane/Merriman


Rachel Williams

Gwendolyn Fairfax


Alyssa Kammerer

Miss Prism


Kristin Cortines

Cecily Cardew


Dyan Hobday-Smith

Lady Bracknell


Scott Roberts

Algernon Moncrief


Elijah Munck

Jack Worthing


Creative Team

Bret Simmons

Composer


Bret Simmons

Music Director


James Huffman

Scenic Designer


Hannah Simmons

Co-Choreographer


Jared Scott

Music Director


Susan K. Berkompas

Co-Choreographer


Susan K. Berkompas

Director


David Howard

Lyrics


Bret Simmons

Producer


Bret Simmons

Arranger


David Howard

Book


Arabella Chrastina

Marketing Assistant.


Amanda Fagan

Marketing Assistant


Lia Hansen

Costume Designer


Garrett Spady

Lighting Designer


Montana Leyva

Stage Manager


Shekinah Rainwater

Assistant Stage Manager


Jim Huffman

Technical Director




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