Mistaken Identities. Masterful Wit.

This May, Greenwood Little Theatre invites you to a world where style is everything and sincerity is… optional. Step into the drawing rooms of Victorian England for a production of Oscar Wilde’s most beloved masterpiece, The Importance of Being Earnest.

When two dashing bachelors, Jack and Algernon, adopt the same pseudonym—"Ernest"—to win the hearts of two high-society ladies, they quickly find themselves tangled in a web of their own charming deceptions. Between the sharp-tongued Lady Bracknell and the mysterious origins of a certain handbag, this "trivial comedy for serious people" remains the gold standard of theatrical wit.

Under the direction of Leanne Gault, this production promises a fresh, vibrant take on Wilde’s legendary banter and satirical flair.

"I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train." — Gwendolen Fairfax

Tickets are on sale now! Prepare for an evening of cucumber sandwiches, stylish scandals, and the absolute importance of being... well, you know.

Performances:

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 7pm

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7pm

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2pm

All performances are at Davis Auditorium, 400 Cotton Street, Greenwood, MS 38930