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**Event: The Importance of Being Earnest**

**Location:** Portland Center Stage, 128 NW Eleventh Ave, Portland, OR 97209

**Dates:** June 1 - June 29, 2025

**Venue:** U.S. Bank Main Stage

**Adaptation by:** Kamilah Bush

**Directed by:** Josiah Davis

**Overview:**
Dive into a world-premiere adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s timeless satire, "The Importance of Being Earnest," brilliantly reimagined by Kamilah Bush and directed by Josiah Davis. This adaptation sparkles with wit and whimsy, offering a fresh spin on the classic tale. Jack and Algernon’s quest to live up to their own ideals of gentlemanliness leads them into a hilarious whirlwind of double lives, mixing country and city sensibilities in a comedy that promises to enchant from the start.

**Special Access Performances:**
- **Audio Described:** June 15, 2 p.m.
- **Sign Interpreted:** June 26, 7:30 p.m.
- **Open Captioned:** June 28, 2 p.m.

Assistive listening devices are available for all performances, ensuring an inclusive experience for all patrons.

**For Tickets and More Information:**
Visit www.pcs.org or contact the box office at 503-445-3700. Box office hours are Noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, and open for walk-ups until curtain on show nights.

**About the Event:**
"The Importance of Being Earnest" is celebrated as a rare work of art that achieves perfection on its own terms, according to The New York Times. If you're a fan of works like "Sense & Sensibility," "Bridgerton," "Saltburn," or "Gossip Girl," you'll find this adaptation both familiar and refreshingly innovative. Don't miss this opportunity to experience Oscar Wilde’s masterpiece through a contemporary lens, promising an unforgettable theatre experience at Portland Center Stage.

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Director

Josiah Davis

Events

Past events

1 - 29 Jun, 2025

The Importance of Being Earnest · Portland Center Stage

Mar 28 - Apr 26, 2025

Two Sisters Find a Box of Lesbian Erotica in the Woods · Rattlestick Theater

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