April 25, 2008, Yarmouth, Maine: The North Yarmouth Academy (NYA) Upper School will present a student production of "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde and "Laundry and Bourbon" by James McLure on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. at NYA in Safford Center (148 Main Street, Yarmouth).
Kate Sharp '09 (Harpswell), is directing "Laundry and Bourbon," a one-act play about three women living in the south. "The Importance of Being Earnest," Wilde's witty comic masterpiece of social satire, has a double cast for the two female leads, Cecily Cardew and Gwendolyn Fairfax. On May 2, those roles will be played by Marley Witham '09 (Arrowsic) and Ashleigh Taylor '09 (Topsham) respectively; on May 3, by Haley Bennett '09 (Cumberland Foreside) and Amy Miller '08 (Portland) respectively.
The performances are open to the public. Tickets are $3 and will be available at the door. Call Mimi Olins at 207-846-9051 ext. 107 for reservations or information. Please note, the plays have adult themes and language.
North Yarmouth Academy is an independent, college preparatory, coeducational day school serving students in grades 6 through 12. NYA is dedicated to fostering integrity, character and intellect in young adults.
For more information, please contact:
Kristi Belesca
Director of Community Development and Communications
North Yarmouth Academy
148 Main Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
207-846-2380 ext. 9327
kbelesca@nya.org