The Importance of Being Earnest

: John (Jack) Worthing, aka Ernest, is a wealthy young gentleman who can take life a little too
seriously. He is a friend of Algernon whose behaviour he sometimes deplores. Jack is Cecily’s
guardian and is in love with Gwendolen Fairfax.
Gender – male
Age – 30s

Algernon Moncrieff, is the 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.
Gender – male
Age – 30s

Gwendolen Fairfax, is Algernon’s young, aristocratic, and charmingly superficial cousin and
Lady Bracknell’s daughter. She is in love with Jack.
Gender – female
Age - 20s to early 30s

Lady Bracknell, 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.
Gender – female
Age – Mid to late 50s

Cecily Cardew, 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.
Gender – female
Age - 19

Rev. Canon Chasuble, is the pleasant rector on Jack’s estate and has a crush on Miss Prism.
Gender – male
Age – 50s to 60s

Miss Prism, Cecily’s pedantic governess. She is somewhat puritanical, but her softer side
leans toward Dr. Chasuble.
Gender – female
Age – 50s to 60s

Lane, Algernon’s manservant.
Gender – male
Age – 40s to 60s

Merriman, Jack’s manservant.
Gender – male
Age – 40s to 60s

Genders: Male, Female

Ages: 16-20, 20-30, 30-40, 40-55, 55-65

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