All the World's a Stage: The Importance of Being Earnest

A special bonus episode for paid subscribers.

In this first bonus episode for our season on theater, we’re talking about Emily’s favorite play: Oscar Wilde’s 1895 classic, The Importance of Being Earnest.

Does this play have any significant thematic weight, or is it just a rollicking good time? What does it mean to be “earnest” according to Wilde, and why is it important?

We discuss the history of Earnest, try to understand how it came from the same man who wrote The Picture of Dorian Gray, and consistently crack ourselves up with our favorite one-liners from the show. We hope you enjoy!