Tickets on sale today at 12 noon

Poster image of a Victorian couple used to advertise performances of "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde at Moorpark College July 16 through July 26, 2026

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Performance Dates: July 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 at 8:00pm
 July 19 & 26 at 2:00pm

The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde was written in 1895 and has delighted audiences across the globe for generations. This witty comedy of manners follows Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who interchangeably adopt the persona “Earnest” to escape social obligations and woo women. Through farcical misunderstandings, invented identities, and satire of Victorian hypocrisy that echo through 2026 America, the play highlights the absurdity of class, marriage, and earnestness. This Wilde farce promises to be hilarious summer fun for the entire family!

Location: MC Performing Arts Building, Studio Theater

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