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The Importance of 'BEIN' EARNEST

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From the author of ALWAYS…. PATSY CLINE and the company that brought you THE BOOK OF MARY

The Ted Swindley Theatre Workshop invites you to 
a hilarious presentation of a comedy classic with a new twist…

A Staged Reading of….

The Importance
of
‘BEIN’ EARNEST

Oscar Wilde meets Scarlett O’Hara! 

In 1892 the author of the classic British comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest visited Charleston, South Carolina while on his lecture tour of America shortly after his play had become the sensation of the London stage. This event has inspired acclaimed playwright/director Ted Swindley, to adapt this now beloved comedy to the antebellum city which prides itself on its Southern hospitality and sophisticated manners of Charleston. Join us for an evening of raucous fun as we present a staged reading of this experimental treatment of the play that Oscar Wilde called “A serious comedy for trivial people!”

THE TED SWINDLEY THEATRE WORKSHOP is dedicated to developing new plays and encouraging innovative ideas for the theatre. With the focus on “process before performance” we have no fear of taking risks which we believe will result in a unique and unpredictable approach to the art of making theatre!