Vex Theatre to perform Oscar Wilde play

Vex Theatre Company has announced its new production of "Lady Windermere's Fan" by Oscar Wilde at the Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St. in Elgin. Production dates are Fridays- Sundays, through April 27.

"Lady Windermere's Fan," Oscar Wilde's first great theatrical success, contains themes of scandal, trust and redemption that still reverberate with audiences today. Comedy and drama blend seamlessly in this tale of a young wife whose trust in her husband is shattered by his secretive involvement with a mysterious widow.

Will she have faith in the man she loves, or be driven into the arms of another man? In a society obsessed with scandal, one false step could cost her everything.

"Lady Windermere's Fan" will be presented at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $15 and $12 for students and seniors. Reservations can be made online at www.vextheatre.org.

The cast includes: Tom Akouris and Joel Bonnan of Arlington Heights, Adam Krause of Hanover Park, Peter Rasey of Chicago, Gary Peterson of Hoffman Estates, Elodie Senetra, Cathleen Ann, Madeline Franklin and Brad Davidow, all of Palatine, Alison Thalhammer of Park Ridge, Nicole Canale or Pingree Grove, Chris Mulvey of Rolling Meadows, and Debbi Dennison of Schaumburg.

The show is directed by Rich Geiger of Palatine, a founding member of Vex Theatre Company.

Vex Theatre Company was founded in 2005 and is dedicated to bringing high quality, intimate theater to the suburban stage. For information, contact Vex Theatre Company at vextheatre@hotmail.com or visit www.vextheatre.org.