- Audio CD
- Verlag: L.a. Theatre Works (Ca) (November 2009)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1580815898
- ISBN-13: 978-1580815895
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 19 x 13,6 x 2,4 cm
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 185.066 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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WILDE'S WIT REIGNS SUPREME IN SUPERB COMEDY OF MANNERS
4. Dezember 2009
"We live, I regret to say, in an age of surfaces," Lady Bracknell remarks in Oscar Wilde's "The Importance Of Being Earnest." In this delicious, divine comedy of good (and some very bad) manners , Wilde punctured the surface pretentions of upper-class 1895 England with his trademark wit and astringent dialogue. This L.A. Theatre Works production is superb. Director Michael Hackett also offers a gender-bending twist by casting Charles Busch as Lady Augusta Bracknell, with hilarious results. Busch is outstanding in the celebrated role.
The topsy-turvy plot springs from a case of deliberate, mistaken identity. Leading a "double-life," Jack (James Marsters) finds it useful to be "Earnest" in town and "Jack" in the country. Whenever he needs to escape country obligations, he is conveniently called away by his "brother Earnest." Jack wishes to wed Gwendolyn (Sarah Zimmerman), but first he must pass inspection by her formidable mother, Lady Bracknell, who is described as "a monster without being a myth." When Jack tells Lady Bracknell he knows absolutely nothing, she delightedly replies, "I do not approve of anything that tampers with natural ignorance. Ignorance is like a delicate, exotic fruit. Touch it, and the bloom is gone." When he mentions he has "lost" both parents, she reproaches, "To lose one parent may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose both looks like carelessness."
Complications ensue as the action moves from the town to the country. Jack's flighty friend Algernon (Matthew Wolf) decides to pose as "brother Earnest" and promptly falls in love with Jack's ward Cecily (Emily Bergl). Soon, Gwendolyn and Cecily believe they are both engaged to "Earnest." Their tea and cake scene is a comedy classic. Similarly, Jack and Algernon often quibble over such things as muffins and bread and butter. The conclusion, involving Cecily's governess Miss Prism (Jill Gascoine), a handbag, and a three-volume romance novel, is simultaneously absurd and dramatically sound. Laughter is abundant throughout and Wilde's wit reigns supreme. The L.A. Theatre works production also includes a rather academic interview with director Michael Hackett and producer Susan Loewenberg.
The topsy-turvy plot springs from a case of deliberate, mistaken identity. Leading a "double-life," Jack (James Marsters) finds it useful to be "Earnest" in town and "Jack" in the country. Whenever he needs to escape country obligations, he is conveniently called away by his "brother Earnest." Jack wishes to wed Gwendolyn (Sarah Zimmerman), but first he must pass inspection by her formidable mother, Lady Bracknell, who is described as "a monster without being a myth." When Jack tells Lady Bracknell he knows absolutely nothing, she delightedly replies, "I do not approve of anything that tampers with natural ignorance. Ignorance is like a delicate, exotic fruit. Touch it, and the bloom is gone." When he mentions he has "lost" both parents, she reproaches, "To lose one parent may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose both looks like carelessness."
Complications ensue as the action moves from the town to the country. Jack's flighty friend Algernon (Matthew Wolf) decides to pose as "brother Earnest" and promptly falls in love with Jack's ward Cecily (Emily Bergl). Soon, Gwendolyn and Cecily believe they are both engaged to "Earnest." Their tea and cake scene is a comedy classic. Similarly, Jack and Algernon often quibble over such things as muffins and bread and butter. The conclusion, involving Cecily's governess Miss Prism (Jill Gascoine), a handbag, and a three-volume romance novel, is simultaneously absurd and dramatically sound. Laughter is abundant throughout and Wilde's wit reigns supreme. The L.A. Theatre works production also includes a rather academic interview with director Michael Hackett and producer Susan Loewenberg.
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'Importance of Being Earnest' [LA Theatre Works Audio play]
29. Mai 2010
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Even if you don't care for Oscar Wilde, this audio play is fun. There's a great cast, including one of my favourites, James Marsters. All the actors are seasoned professionals and boy, does it show! You really need actors who know what they are doing with Wilde as he can be long-winded, verbose and obsessed with his own genius. No, not my favourite playright.
That said, this is a spirited reading and highly enjoyable.
i really have to mention LA Theatre Works' complete professionalism from start to finish, with the excellent sales staff who's dedication to their products and customer service is second to none.
That said, this is a spirited reading and highly enjoyable.
i really have to mention LA Theatre Works' complete professionalism from start to finish, with the excellent sales staff who's dedication to their products and customer service is second to none.
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A first-rate rendition
24. März 2011
LA Theatre Works very wisely chose to present this play the way Wilde intended -- straight, no campiness, no condescension to the audience. I saw the play being recorded at LATW and have purchased the CD to be able to continue to enjoy it. I grew up on the 1950s Edith Evans/John Gielgud/Joan Greenwood version, generally regarded as the gold standard, and I will say that LATW's is the first I have seen or heard to come anywhere near that classic. Well done!
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