The Importance of Being Oscar

by Micheal mac Liammoir

Wilde Irish Productions

Feb – March, 2003

Dean Goodman Award for Direction and Solo Performance 2003

REVIEWS

“This theatrical journey through the life of Irish writer Oscar Wilde ... is powered by the vivid, forceful, and sensitive solo performance of Arthur Scappaticci in the title role. Gemma Whelan ... directs this splendid inaugural production with a steady pace that rises to its moving climax.”

West County Times
“...featuring Arthur Scappaticci, who seamlessly re-creates scenes from Wilde’s life with passion and precision. Add “The Importance of Being Oscar” to your list for an evening you won’t forget.”

SFGate.com (SF Chronicle) ePick of the week

ABOUT

The Importance of Being Oscar takes the audience on a theatrical journey through the life of Oscar Wilde, as explored through his writings. MacLiammoir is one of the seminal figures in Irish theatrical history, co-founder with Hilton Edwards of Dublin’s Gate Theatre, consummate actor, artist, scenic designer and writer of plays in Irish and English.

PHOTOS

CAST

Arthur Scappaticci / OSCAR WILDE

CREATIVE TEAM

Gemma Whelan / DIRECTOR
Richard Olmsted / SCENIC DESIGN, LIGHTING DESIGN
Greg Scharpen / SOUND DESIGN
Gemma Whelan / PROJECTION DESIGN
Florence Lee / STAGE MANAGER