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ArtsceneBeing Earnest is still funny today, troupe saysBy Dominik KurekOAKVILLE BEAVER STAFFThough it was written more than a 100 years ago, The Importance of Being Earnestis still capable of bringing laughter toits audience, which The OakvillePlayers aim to show.The local troupe will presentthe century-old Oscar Wilde play atthe Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, opening onThursday, March 24.The director of the play, DavidNash, president of the theatregroup, said the play is still relatabletoday.Its about relationships and society, he said. Im sure some of the things will be incomprehensi-ble to people that at the time peo-ple would have got it. But thatsokay because theres still hugeamounts of humour thats relevanttoday, particularly about relation-ships.The mischief-filled play is led bytwo friends Jack Worthing (playedby Barnaby Clunie) and AlgernonMoncrieff (played by MikeBranch).ERIC RIEHL / OAKVILLE BEAVERJack is a well-respected memberof an English countryside commu-WILDE-LY FUNNY:Members of The Oakville Players are pictured rehearsing their next Drama Series production,The Importance of Being Earnest, written nity. However, to escape his day-to-by Oscar Wilde. It will be presented at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts March 24 to April 2. Pictured are (l-r): Kathy Cates (Gwendolen Fairfax), Barnaby day life and to visit a beautifulClunie (Jack Worthing), Mike Branch (Algernon Moncrieff) and Travis DeWolf (Cecily Cardew).woman in London, he says hesgoing to visit his brother Earnest.tactic, and dons the name of taken identities and an examina-of the social moirof the time, ety. When he gets to London he takesEarnest when traveling to Jackstion of English society.said Nash.Jack is a serious person withon thecountryside home to meet JacksOscar Wilde was known for Toronto resident Clunie, who many social and political responsi- name of Earnest.His charismatic friendpretty ward Cecily.social commentary and a lot of the plays Jack, said his character is a bilities and pressures. However, he Algernon,on the other handThe play features a case of mis-playSee Modern page 28 is pointing out the absurdities prime example of the English soci-, uses the same26 BONES, 33 JOINTS, 100 MUSCLES A MILLION STORIES andHigh arches. Low arches. Flat. Wide. Narrow. Toes that cross over. Toes that dont. Big feet. Small feet. Crooked feet.Voted Best Orthotics Feet that have walked thousands of miles. Feet that can by Oakville Beaver Readersbarely take another step. For every foot, theres a solution.Find out more about your feet!Foot Solutions Oakville is offering a Foot and Gait Analysis until March 15, 2011. Call to book an appointment today.213 Lakeshore Road East, Downtown Oakville, (905) 339-FOOT (3668) Open Tuesday-Sunday|Closed Monday25 Friday, March 18, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com