THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

July 31–SEPtEMBER 4, 2026

Select Thursdays–Sundays at 7 PM
Sanborn County Park
Saratoga, CA

Tickets: $32-$64

Oscar Wilde’s iconic comedy of manners comes alive with wit, charm, and just the right touch of Victorian flair. In this charming romp, two young gentlemen juggle identities, courtships, and outrageous deceptions, where a carefully crafted lie can spiral into spectacular chaos. Full of clever wordplay, mischievous secrets, and cutting observations about love, class, and society, this production captures Wilde’s signature elegance.

Expect tea, romance, and more than a few eyebrow-raising misunderstandings, presented with a sense of style and sophistication that makes the absurdities of etiquette and propriety feel as fresh and playful as ever.

Written by Oscar Wilde
Directed by Sara K. Dean

Rated E for Everyone

Meet the Cast

ALYCIA ADAME
Cecily

KYLE DAYRIT
Jack

DREW BENJAMIN JONES
Algernon

KAREN DEHART
Miss Prism

JUDITH MILLER
Lady Bracknell

RON MUNEKAWA
Dr. Chasuble

MYLES KENYON ROWLAND
Merriman

KYLE SMITH
Lane

ANNALISA TKACHEFF
Gwendolyn

BEHIND THE SCENES

Sara K. Dean
Director
Drew Benjamin Jones
Production Manager
Hannah Ly
Stage Manager
Nyla Nedrow
Assistant Stage Manager
Louis Stone-Collogne
Technical Director
Charlie Hoyt
Sound Designer
Paul Skelton / ICS Productions
Lighting Designer
Mitchell Ost
Scenic Designer
Bianca Hernandez
Costume Designer
Sharon Peng
Properties Designer
Melissa Mei Jones
Hair & Make-up Designer
Doll Piccotto
Dramaturg
Arthur Garcia
Sound Board O