1977 Miracle Yearbook

74 Being Earnest Is Important "The Importance of Being Ear- nest," a hilarious farce written by Oscar Wilde, is performed on Jan- uary 13,14, and 15. An all-fresh- man cast under the direction of Myron Youngman strive to pro- duce the satire ofthe Victorian pe- riod,stressing the witty scenes and dialogue. Included in the cast are: Jim Leightenheimer, John Briggs, Gregory Howe, Guthrie Chamber- lain, Mike O'Quinn,Ginny Decker, Katie Osborne, Lori LaHaye, and Patty Slusher. 1. Ginny Decker enters with a sweep of the hand and a twist of the bustle. 2. Katie Osborne whispers to Jim Leighten- heimer:"Do you wear contacts?" 3. Only John Briggs' hairdresser knows for sure .. 4. John Briggs and Lori LaHaye discuss "Earnest's" life in the city. 5. Jim Leightenheimer and John Briggs ar- gue over the one teacake that is left. 6. Guthrie Chamberlain sets for tea. 7. Myron Youngman, director, gives last minute instructions to the cast. 8. Even Miss Prism finds love in the play, "The Importance of Being Earnest".