The Importance of Being Earnest First Look

June 23, 2025 · 1 min read

Rob Riordan (left) as Algernon Moncrief, Sarah Shippobotham as Lady Bracknell, and Christopher Joel Onken as Jack Worthing.

The Importance of Being Earnest previewed on June 20, officially opens June 27, and runs through October 4 at the Randall L. Jones Theatre. The artistic team for this delightful show have been busy preparing for audiences, designing the hair, makeup, and costumes that transform each performer seen here in this first look.

The Importance of Being Earnest costume design by Bill Black. Wigmaster Saylor Hartner. Assistant wigmaster Bria Hansen. All photos by Karl Hugh.

See the rest of their work on our Randall L. Jones stage this season. Tickets available at bard.org or by calling 800-PLAYTIX.