Thoroughly Stupid Things January 30, 2008

See Thoroughly Stupid Things, a sexy new sequel to Oscar Wilde’s comedy of manners The Importance of Being Earnest. Written by Montserrat Alejandro Nieves Mendez de Jesus (Finalist, Nicholl Fellowship Competition for Screenwriting), Thoroughly Stupid Things follows Gwendolyn and Cecily’s post-marriage exploits. The ladies are bored housewives stuck at home while their husbands, Jack and Algernon, spend too much time at the local men’s club.

When the club admits its first female member, none other than alluring cabaret singer Bibi LaFlam, the ladies suspect their husbands of infidelity. With the help of Lady Bracknell and Dr. Chausable, Gwendolyn and Cecily go undercover as the newest club members, brother attorneys Ernest and Ernest, to find out exactly what Jack and Algernon have been up to. The ladies get more than they bargained for. Thoroughly Stupid Things is a modern farce brimming with wit and outrageous musical numbers.

Limited Engagement January 30 – February 9
Wednesday – Saturday at 8 pm.

Tickets: $18 at https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/28141.

Reservations: (212) 501-4751

Directed by Megan Demarest, Thoroughly Stupid Things stars Jennifer Semrick* (Gwendolyn Worthing), Amy Forney (Cecily Moncrief), Darrell Glasgow* (Jack Worthing), Stephen Laferriere* (Algernon Moncrief), Justin McKenna (Lady Bracknell), Stephanie Lovell (Ms. Prism), Synge Maher (Inspector Raynier), John Buxton (Bibi LaFlam), and Dean Jones (Merriman/Dr. Chausable). The design team includes Chris Cotone (lighting), Matthew Steckler (sound & original composition), The Company (scenic) and Nina Lourie (costumes). The assistant director is Jessica Linquata.

Official Website: http://www.theatresource.org