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Without Apologies

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  3w, 3m

Thom Thomas

"Razor sharp wit...Sublime entertainment." - The Portland Downtowner
"Wonderfully inventive and true to its source." - The Rutland Daily Herald

Without Apologies

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 3m
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Farce, Adaptations (Literature)
  • Suggested Use
    • Scene work
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences, Senior

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Summary

A sequel to The Importance of Being Earnest. Chronicles the adventures of the two famous couples from Oscar Wilde's famous comedy.  It is now 1933 when England and they, have fallen on hard times. 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 April 16, 1983. It was directed by Alan R. Belknap. The play was subsequently presented at the Hudson Guild Theatre in New York City on February 12, 1989. It was directed by Edgar Lansbury.
Keywords
Performing Groups
GWEN
ALGY - her husband
CECILY
ERNIE - her husband
BRENDA - their daughter
WILLIE JUKES

2 men in their late 50s. 2 women in their mid 50s. 1 young man in his early 20s. 1 young woman in her early 20s.

  • Time Period 1940s / WWII, 1930s
  • Setting A Front Parlour of a modest home on Camden Road, London, England, 1933 to 1940.
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Additional Features Not Applicable
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Media

"Razor sharp wit...Sublime entertainment." - The Portland Downtowner

"Wonderfully inventive and true to its source." - The Rutland Daily Herald

"Rib tickling delight." -The Greenwich Journal

"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

"Builds up to a crescendo of anti-climax that is one of the funniest bits in town." - New York Post

"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

Music

  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

Licensing & Materials

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Thom Thomas

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