More FRINGE: The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest at the MAI. An adaptation by Nell Corrin of the original version by Oscar Wilde. It's a watered down edited version, cut down to size with one chair as a set piece and a cast of four women playing six of the central characters. I was first under the impression that I was watching it on fast forward; it was so quick paced. A chair and four actors the well known piece of very familiar verse will disappoint purists, who will not enjoy this trick; Wilde would not be pleased this was your first introduction to his work. The most noteworthy interpretations are those of the Lady Bracknell and Miss Prism. Still worth the time if only to be reminded of how delightfull and timeless this piece of absurd theatre remains to this day. 3 cents. Go C It!