Adapted and abridged by Harold G. Sliker Characters: 5 male, 4 female This is a skillfully condensed, two scene adaptation with all the flavor of the original. Earnest is a convenient excuse for Jack Worthing whenever he needs to avoid social responsibilities - but then Earnest seems to take on a life of his own Minimum of ten copies required for production. ONE-ACT | Importance Of Being Earnest The (one-act) by Oscar Wilde, Paperback | Indigo Chapters