Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde
March 23, 2019
On March 22, and March 23rd, the department of Theatre and Dance showed Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde written by Moises Kaufman. Jacqueline Glenn ’19 directed the show for her SCE directing thesis. The play was based on true events, demonstrating the way homosexuality was viewed in England during the 1800’s. The cast included: Jake DiPaola ’21 as Oscar Wilde, Jackson Filicicchia ’20 as Charles Gil, Jack Nevins ’19 as Lord Alfred Douglas, Alex Ramos ’20 as Sir Edward Clarke, and several others.
This performance was held in Tawes Theatre in the Gibson Center for the Arts. The event was free and open to the entire campus and Chestertown community, but $1 donations for the Kent County Food pantry were encouraged.
Jake DiPoala playing as Oscar Wilde. Copyright Paul W. Gillespie 2019
Jackson Filicicchia played The Marquees of Queensbury. Copyright Paul W. Gillespie 2019
Jury watches the first trial of Oscar Wilde. Copyright Paul W. Gillespie 2019
Jack Nevins played Lord Alfred Douglas. Copyright Paul W. Gillespie 2019
Oscar Wilde on trial. Copyright Paul W. Gillespie 2019
Percy Mohn playing as the Judge. Copyright Paul W. Gillespie 2019
Oscar Wilde and his lover Lord Alfred Douglas kiss. Copyright Paul W. Gillespie 2019
The full cast. Copyright Paul W. Gillespie 2019