Nov 22-29
The Importance of Being Earnest
What's in a name? Quite a lot, it turns out. The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde's sparkling comedy of mistaken identities, invented alter egos, and more cucumber sandwiches than anyone strictly needs. Over a century later, it remains one of the funniest plays ever written in the English language.
Two young gentlemen, two charming ladies, one formidable aunt, and a lost handbag are all it takes to turn Victorian propriety upside down.
Jack Worthing and his friend Algernon each lead a convenient double life, and both are quite pleased with themselves for it. But when romance enters the picture, their carefully kept fictions begin to unravel in ways neither gentleman could have planned and their double lives collide in a whirlwind of lies, handbags, and the formidable Lady Bracknell.
Love, it seems, is a very serious business.
📅 Saturday, November 21
🕑 7:00 PM | Doors Open at 6:30 PM
📅 Sunday, November 22
🕑 2:00 PM | Doors Open at 1:30 PM
📅 Friday, November 27
🕑 7:00 PM | Doors Open at 6:30 PM
📅 Saturday, November 28
🕑 7:00 PM | Doors Open at 6:30 PM
📅 Sunday, November 29
🕑 2:00 PM | Doors Open at 1:30 PM
📍 Joshua Tree Excursions - 6416 Hallee Rd., Suite C, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
🎟️ $30 for general admission and $25 for seniors, military, and students. Save more with our Family or Group discounts: 25% off every ticket purchased after the first two!
Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at InspirationsEdge.org (a service fee applies when purchasing tickets online).
Two weekends only! Don't miss this delightfully witty classic.
Cast
Chrix Zzyzx - John "Jack" Worthing
Ian Ferris - Algernon Moncrieff
Abby Kapadia - Gwendolen Fairfax
Jericho McNeltier - Lady Augusta Bracknell
Eliana Hicks - Cecily Cardew
Imelda Patu - Miss Prism
Kevin Hayles - Reverend Frederick Chasuble
Kurt Schauppner - Merriman, Jack's Butler, and Lane, Algernon's Manservant
Production Team
Rebecca Havely - Director
Jill Hines - Stage Manager
Heidi Marshall - Lighting & Sound
Haley Kooyman - Properties
Liyan McNeltier - Production Chair
Content Advisory: Suitable for most audiences.
Mature Themes - Strong sexual innuendo and suggestive humor
Tickets are available for purchase online (service fee applies when purchasing via credit card) or at the door if available.
Tickets are non-refundable. However, ticket purchasers may transfer their tickets to another individual through the ticketing system. Transfers must be completed directly by the purchaser.
Upcoming
Here’s a peek at what’s in the works at Inspiration’s Edge. Check back often for updates and details, or join our mailing list and be the first to know when tickets go on sale!

One Act
December 2026

Musical
March 2027

Cabaret
May 2027
Classes & Workshops
Grounded in our belief that theatre is a powerful tool for personal development, our workshops and classes provide creative, skill-building opportunities for all ages and experience levels. Explore what’s available and see how theatre can spark growth, confidence, and connection!

Monthly
Improv
Workshops
Unleash your creativity, boost your confidence, and build quick-thinking skills at monthly improv workshops with Rotating Players Improv.
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Day: Every 3rd Saturday
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Time: 1:00–3:00 PM
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Where: The Palms Restaurant
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Cost: Just $10
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Register or walk-in
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All experience levels welcome!

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Theatre Workshops
We offer social-emotional learning (SEL) workshops for school-aged children, using drama to help build confidence, empathy, and communication skills.
We’ve proudly provided these workshops for students in the Morongo Unified School District’s Summer Bridge program and we’re excited to bring them to more schools and organizations!
These workshops are available on-demand and designed for flexible, short-term scheduling. Perfect for homeschool groups, after-school programs, or partnerships with local businesses and organizations.
Email Us for more information.

Mime
Workshops
(Coming Soon)
Explore the power of expression without words with our three levels of mime workshops: a beginner-friendly session for those wanting to pick up a few party tricks, a children’s workshop designed for playful learning, and an advanced workshop for actors ready to level up their performance skills.
Stay tuned for dates and details!
Production Submission Guidelines
Calling all inspired playwrights, directors, and co-creators!
We’re always on the lookout for bold, heartfelt, and imaginative productions that align with our mission to celebrate diverse voices, spark meaningful conversations, and bring theatre to unexpected places.
As a mobile community theatre founded in co-creativity and accessibility, we especially love pieces that reflect the spirit of the Hi-Desert; gritty, hopeful, inclusive, and willing to take risks.
Before you submit, we encourage you to get to know us a little better. Explore our past productions, follow us on social media, or — better yet — come see a show. As a mobile theatre serving in the Hi-Desert, we value work that is bold, inclusive, locally connected, and creatively flexible.
Currently, we’re particularly interested in shows that:
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Can be staged with no more than 8 actors (with flexible casting a plus!)
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Are one-act or full-length (please note we are not currently seeking short 10-minute pieces or standalone monologues unless part of a larger proposal)
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Can thrive in nontraditional or found spaces
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Support collaborative development with our creative team
Who Can Submit
We welcome submissions and proposals from:
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Playwrights with original one-act or full-length plays
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Directors with a show concept they'd like to bring to life
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Musicians/Composers with original work that could be incorporated into a theatrical experience
We accept submissions year-round, though programming is planned seasonally. We recommend submitting at least 4–6 months before you'd ideally like the work produced.
What We're Looking For
While we’re open to a wide range of genres and formats, we especially seek:
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Stories centered on community, identity, resilience, power imbalances, and connection
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Work by or focused upon historically excluded voices
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Performances with flexible casting, ensemble focus, or nontraditional staging
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Scripts or projects with local relevance
We encourage proposals that reflect collaborative spirit, community involvement, and creative risk-taking.
We kindly ask that you only submit if one of the following applies:
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You are responding to an official call for submissions (e.g., for season programming or a themed series), or you have been directly invited by Inspiration’s Edge.
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You are a local playwright based in the Hi-Desert or Coachella Valley, submitting a full-length or one-act play.
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You are a director proposing a specific production you wish to helm.
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You are a potential financial sponsor proposing to support a specific production.
What You Can Expect
As a young and mobile theatre company with limited resources, we have to be especially mindful of what we can realistically produce. This means we give priority to shows with small casts, minimal technical requirements, and low production costs. Since we rely on a dedicated but small team of volunteers, we must also carefully consider whether we have the person power to bring a project to life.
While we review every submission with thought and care, we’re only able to respond to those that clearly align with our mission and current capacity. If we’d like to move forward, we will reach out to request a full script and production budget proposals. If you don’t hear back, please know that your work was still given sincere consideration.
We’re truly honored you’d consider Inspiration’s Edge as a creative home for your work and we hope the right opportunity to collaborate is just around the corner.
Submit Your Production
Please complete our online IE Production Submission Form.
Alternatively, you can fill out the PDF version and send it to Info@InspirationsEdge.org
IE Production
Submission Form


