A Night at the Theater
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Author: Britney B.
Released 31 May 2003
Lane and Algernon (Act I)
Photo by Debra Sprague
Last week, amid a large-scale terror alert and an extremely high security presence, some of us ventured out to the Dhahran Theater to see the latest DTG production, Oscar Wilde’s "The Importance of Being Ernest".
Nine cast members and a terrific support crew that included make up artists, set construction workers, costume organizers and front of house team, contributed to giving us a thoroughly enjoyable evening.
Cecily, Canon Chasuble and Miss Prism (Act II, Scene 1)
Photo by Debra Sprague
Cecily, Canon Chasuble and Miss Prism (Act II, Scene 1)
Photo by Debra Sprague
The acting was terrific, so a special mention to Janet Gibson, admirable as the formidable Lady Bracknell; Keith Kynoch, excellent as always, as John Worthing; Ron Sprague, making a great acting debut with the DTG, as Algernon Moncrieff; Hazel Carter as Gwendoline Fairfax; Sara Al-Nuaimi as Cecily Cardew; Pat Perkerson as Miss Letitia Prism; Johan Muller as the Rev. Canon Chasuble; and Bob Smith and Richard Bridgen as the servants, Lane and Merriman.
The Backstage Crew
Photo by Britney B.
A tribute must be paid to George and Lesley Allison for their amazing set designs. The change of set between the two scenes of Act II was incredible. During this set change, a garden scene was rotated to reveal a huge box arrangement which, when opened, revealed the inside of a manor house. It was the first time I’d ever heard applause at the Dhahran Theater for a change of scenery.
The play was superbly directed by Helen Doherty. Thank you, everyone involved, for giving some of the residents of Dhahran a wonderful evening.