Casting

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Cast Size: Small (Up to 10 performers)
Cast Type: Ensemble Cast

Character Breakdown

Jack Worthing
A very earnest young man, intent on marrying Miss Gwendolen Fairfax.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 30
Gwendolen Fairfax
In her 20's. An outspoken young lady, equally intent on marrying Mr. Worthing.
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 30
Lady Bracknell
A society matron with two passions in life; cucumber sandwiches and a proper match for her daughter. She is Gwendolen's mother and Mr. Algernon Moncrieff's aunt.
Gender: female
Age: 40 to 55
Algernon Moncrieff
Slightly younger than Jack, not at all earnest about anything, and not intent on marrying anyone.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 30
Cecily Cardew
Mr. Worthing's excessively pretty ward who is only just eighteen. Her desire in life is to meet a wicked man.
Gender: female
Age: 15 to 20
Miss Prism
A spinster whose sights are intently set on the Reverend Dr. Chasuble.
Gender: female
Age: 45 to 65
Dr. Chasuble
The local pastor, intent only on remaining single.
Gender: male
Age: 45 to 65
Lane
Algy's lusty-and-loyal manservant.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 35
Effie
An earthy country maid
Gender: female
Age: 35 to 45
Alice
Gwendolen's personal maid in London.
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 40
Perkins
Jack's manservant in town
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 35
Ensemble
Boot Maker, Dancing Master, Greengrocer, PianoTeacher, Tobacconist