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Without Apologies

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  3w, 3m

Thom Thomas

A riotous sequel to The Importance of Being Earnest, Without Apologies follows the adventures of the couples from Oscar Wilde’s famous comedy. Now fallen on hard times, Cecily, Ernest, Algy and Gwen must learn to adapt.

Without Apologies

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 3m
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Farce, Adaptation (Literature)
  • Suggested Use
    • Scene Work
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for All Audiences

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Summary

A riotous sequel to The Importance of Being Earnest, Without Apologies follows the adventures of the couples from Oscar Wilde’s famous comedy. Now fallen on hard times, all must learn to adapt when a penniless Cecily and Ernest arrive unexpectedly on the doorstep of Gwen and Algernon’s humble London abode. Panic ensues as this wild comedy of intertwining plots races to its farcical conclusion.

History

Without Apologies was first presented at The Pittsburgh Playhouse at the Craft Avenue Theatre in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 16 April 1983. It was directed by Alan R. Belknap. The play was subsequently presented at the Hudson Guild Theatre in New York City on 12 February 1989. It was directed by Edgar Lansbury.

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Performing Groups

GWEN
ALGY – her husband
CECILY
ERNIE – her husband
BRENDA – their daughter
WILLIE JUKES

  • Time Period 1930s
  • Setting

    The front parlour of a modest London home. 1933 to 1940.

  • Features Period Costumes
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Media

“Razor sharp wit...Sublime entertainment.” – The Portland Downtowner

“A charming, stylish comedy.” – WNEW Radio

“Stands on its own merry feet and need make no apologies to Oscar Wilde... Inventive and hilarious.” – Hollywood Reporter

“A natural for regional theatre and summer stock. A delightful comedy drama. Will please audiences who never heard of Wilde. Hilarious!” – Variety

“A wonderful idea. An honest-to-God drawing room comedy that works!” – Pittsburgh Post Gazette

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