Oscar Wilde’s Humorous Hit Delivers Classic Fun. A comedy of manners, "Earnest" leaves the audience rolling in the aisles with laughter. “If you need a laugh, come see this show,” said MTHS sophomore Adyna Silverberg. With lavish costumes, British accents, precision timing and classic language, The Importance of Being Earnest "is a hilarious play,” said senior Jeff Gallup.