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The Importance of Being Earnest & Six: Teen Edition
The Importance of Being Earnest & Six: Teen Edition
AUDITIONS:
Febaruary 9th, 2026 - 3:15-5:15 p.m.
Synopsis:
The Importance of Being Earnest:
John “Jack” Worthing, a carefree young gentleman, is the inventor of a fictitious brother, “Earnest,” whose wicked ways afford Jack an excuse to leave his country home from time to time and journey to London, where he stays with his close friend and confidant, Algernon Moncrief. Algernon has a cousin, Gwendolen Fairfax, with whom Jack is in love. During his London sojourns, Jack, under the name Earnest, has won Gwendolen’s love, for she strongly desires to marry someone with the confidence-inspiring name of Earnest. But when he asks for Gwendolen’s hand from her mother, the formidable Lady Bracknell, Jack finds he must reveal he is a foundling who was left in a handbag at Victoria Station. This is very disturbing to Lady Bracknell, who insists that he produce at least one parent before she consents to the marriage.
Returning to the country home where he lives with his ward Cecily Cardew and her governess Miss Prism, Jack finds that Algernon has also arrived under the identity of the nonexistent brother Earnest. Algernon falls madly in love with the beautiful Cecily, who has long been enamored of the mysterious, fascinating brother Earnest.
With the arrival of Lady Bracknell and Gwendolen, chaos erupts and questions (and answers) emerge about Jack’s birth and family. How this classic comedy sorts itself out is sure to delight!
Six: Teen Edition:
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over.
At its heart, SIX is about celebrating the talent and individuality of the women and non-binary people onstage. The Queens should therefore be played by cis women, trans women, trans people and people who exist beyond the gender binary in any capacity, who feel on a personal level that this is their story to tell. Cast can be expanded to include backup singers and dancers of all gender identities.
The Importance of Being Earnest - Character Descriptions
John “Jack” Worthing, J.P., aka Ernest, 30’s, is a wealthy young gentleman who takes life seriously. He is a friend of Algernon whose behavior he sometimes deplores. Jack is Cecily’s guardian and is in love with Gwendolen Fairfax.
Algernon Moncrieff, 30’s, is the brilliantly witty and blithely selfish nephew of Lady Bracknell and cousin to Gwendolen Fairfax. He is Jack’s best friend and is in love with Cecily Cardew.
Gwendolen Fairfax , 20’s, is Algernon’s young, aristocratic, and charmingly superficial cousin and Lady Bracknell’s daughter. She is in love with Jack.
Lady Bracknell , 55 +, is domineering, cunning, mercenary, and snobbish. She is Gwendolen’s mother, and she means to see her daughter well-married. A formidable woman, Lady Bracknell is used to having her own way in all ways. THIS ROLE WILL BE CAST IN DRAG.
Cecily Cardew, 20’s, is a young woman given to romantic fantasies and intrigued by the wickedness of Jack’s brother. She is the simpler, more innocent country girl to Gwendolyn’s sophisticated city girl.
Rev. Canon Chasuble, D.D. (Doctor of Divinity), 55 +, is the pleasant rector on Jack’s estate and has a crush on Miss Prism.
Miss Prism, 50 +, is Cecily’s pedantic governess. She is somewhat puritanical, but her softer side leans toward Dr. Chasuble. She once wrote an important novel.
Lane, 30 – 40’s, is Algernon’s manservant.
Merriman, stoic, professional butler at Jack Worthing’s country manor serving as a grounded, silent counterpart to the chaotic, upper-class characters. He maintains a neutral demeanor during intense scenes, aids in the plot’s structural progression, and highlights the absurdity of the main characters' behavior.
Six: Teen Edition - Character Descriptions
Catherine of Aragon (Gold): Defiant, commanding, and sassy; she refuses to accept her divorce and insists she is still queen.
Anne Boleyn (Green): A playful, flirty, and dramatic "pot-stirrer" who boasts about catching the king’s eye, inspired by pop icons like Avril Lavigne and Lily Allen.
Jane Seymour (Silver): Kind, sincere, and devoted, she is portrayed as the only wife Henry truly loved, providing a softer, emotional contrast to the others.
Anna of Cleves (Red): Confident, intelligent, and independent; she thrives in her post-marriage life and embraces her wealth and freedom.
Katherine Howard (Pink): Smart, funny, and misunderstood, she is portrayed as a victim of her own youth and promiscuity, seeking validation.
Catherine Parr (Blue): Caring, thoughtful, and down-to-earth; she ultimately steers the group away from competition toward solidarity.
Tudor Trio: Backup Trio for The Six Queens
Henry/Male Figure: Potential for Casting a Male Figure in the Ensemble
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