The Importance of Being Earnest Cast

John Worthing (Lazor Lanson)
Lazor has previously been seen as "Shakespeare in Love - John Webster, Broadway Revue - Oliver/Billy Elliot - The Letter/Frozen Ensemble/Chicago Ensemble/Kinky Boots Ensemble, Shrek (Rip) - The Mad Hatter, Pandemic Palooza, The Addams Family - Lucas Beineke, Alice and The Mad Tapper, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Vice Principal Doug Panch"
Algernon Moncrieff (Isaiah Taylor)
Isaiah Taylor is a sophomore at Mingus Union High School this is his third ATORT production. He is very pleased, and honored, to have been casted as Algernon Moncrieff in ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’. You may have seen him in other productions such as being a part of sound crew for ‘The Addams Family’ or most recently playing Dan Dad in ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’. He would like to thank his family, and friends, who motivate him to continue doing what he loves!
Rev Canon Chasuble (Jarrett Moncibaez)
U/S John Worthing - This is Jarrett Moncibaez, he is a Senior here at Mingus. His first show was “I love you, You’re perfect, Now change”. Since then he has been apart of 13 shows at Mingus, with most recently Gomez in “The Addams Family”, and Chip Tolentino in “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”. Now, he plays Reverend Chasuble in his fourteenth show at Mingus, “The Importance of Being Earnest”. Jarrett is an aspiring actor/ singer/ dancer and would like to pursue musical theatre in the future. He is very thankful for James Ball, Audrey Young, Emily Meyer, Ashley Wolfe, Breinne Reeder, Angelica Alcala, and last but certainly not least the Renard family for all their love and support throughout his journey in theatre. He is also thankful for the cast, crew and his second family here at ATORT. Now he asks you to sit back relax and enjoy the show, and if you’ve seen it already he hopes you loved it.
Merriman (Dani Hartnett)
U/S Chasuble - This is Dani Hartnett. They are a senior this year, and this will be their 8th show with Mingus. They’ve spent their whole high-school career being apart of ATORT and has loved absolutely every second of it:).They also have been in Performance Choir since their sophomore year. They’re excited to perform for you, and hope that you enjoy the show!
Lane (Elias Beery)
U/S Algernon Elias Beery is a senior here at Mingus Union High School, and he is Vice President of ATORT. He is passionate about the hit table top role playing game Dungeons and Dragons and the Netflix original sci-fi thriller Dark. He would like to thank his family and friends for supporting him every step of the way and is exited to portray Lane on stage!
Lady Bracknell (Olivia Hall)
Olivia has previously been seen in the Broadway Revue, costume crew in "Shrek", and costume crew for "The Addams Family".
Hon. Gwendolen Fairfax (Tatum Mahon)
Tatum would like to thank everyone who has supported her and helped her get to where she is now. Specifically, James Ball, Carla and Stephen Renard, Audrey Young, Ashley Wolfe, Breinne Reeder, and Angelica Alcala.
Cecily Cardew (Tyler Teague)
This is Tyler Teague, a senior here at Mingus. They have been an active member of the Mingus preforming arts program since their freshman year and they are super excited to play Cecily Cardew in our performance of The Importance of Being Earnest. This show holds a special place in their heart due to the memories of preforming it in theatre one with one of their closest friends. It’s their last play and they are giving it their all. Tyler hopes you enjoy the show!
Miss Prism (Malia Romero)
U/S Bracknell (Sarah Orbe)
This is Sarah Orbe, She is a freshman. This is her very first time acting on stage in an ATORT production, she was previously a crew member for the “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”.
U/S Gwendolen Fairfax (Jamee Chenoweth)
Jamee Chenoweth is an ATORT Senior and Officer. She has been involved with theater since her freshman year and has had numerous roles/positions including but not limited to: Spelling Bee: Logainne "Schwarzy" SchwartzandGrubenierre, Alice and the Mad Tapper: Tweedle Dumb/Ensemble, The Addams Family: Stage Manager, Shrek: The Musical (RIP): Ensemble/Queen of Hearts, Broadway Revue: Ensemble, Choir, Anna (Frozen), Shakespeare in Love: Ensemble/Bar Maid, Summer Showcase: Spotlight, One-Act: Me and My Selfie Ensemble, Newsies: Props Crew/Extra, The Last Romanoff: Spotlight, A Christmas Carol: Assistant Stage Manager, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!: Costume Crew. She is excited to finish out her final year in ATORT with the amazing friends and mentors she has created and hope you enjoy the show!
U/S Cecily Cardew (Jasmine Fang)
Jasmine has previous been seen as "Poor Yorick- SM, Broadway: From Screen to Stage- all shows, Shrek: The Musical-ASM, Pandemic Palooza-2 dances 2 scenes and 1 solo, Cash on Delivery-Ms. Forbright, Addams Family-Ensemble witch, Alice and the Mad Tapper-Ensemble, Spelling Bee-Ensemble and Marcy U/S"
U/S Miss Prism (Bailey Hartman)
U/S Merriman, U/S Lane (Eron Taylor)
Eron Taylor is a Sophomore at Mingus, and this will be his 3rd show with ATORT. He is very excited to be a part of this family, and hopes you enjoy the show.