OCTOBER The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde   "A Trivial Comedy for Serious People"---Jack loves Gwendolyn, but she "could only love a man named Ernest."  Wilde’s wit sparkles throughout this turn-of-the-century social satire sometimes called the "greatest farcical comedy of the English language."  Come laugh.             Ender Hall Laboratory Theatre             October 26-27 and November 2-3 at 7:30 p.m.             October 28 and November 3-4 at 3:00 p.m.             Tickets: $10; $5 for students, seniors (65+) and             All of Bergen Community College

DECEMBER A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Book by Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart ~ Music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Mix time-tested scenarios from the ancient Roman comedies of Plautus with the magic and energy of vaudeville and the result is one of the most unforgettable musicals on the stage, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. When the clever slave, Pseudolus, uses his wits to win his freedom by playing matchmaker for his master, zany chaos ensues.  Stephen Sondheim has written some of his most memorable music for this fast-paced evening of fun.               Ciccone Theatre             December 5-8 at 7:30 p.m.             December 8-9 at 3:00 p.m.             Tickets: $10; $5 for students, seniors (65+) and             All of Bergen Community College

FEBRUARY Proof by David Auburn   Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play, Proof is a powerful drama in which a young, brilliant woman must come to terms with the death of her father as she ponders how much of her father's madness or genius she has inherited.  Moving, yet wonderfully funny, the play combines the elements of mystery, romance and surprise to provide an evening of compelling theatre.               Ender Hall Laboratory Theatre             February 22, 23, 29 and March 1 at 7:30 p.m.             February 24 and March 1-2 at 3:00 p.m.             Tickets: $10; $5 for students, seniors (65+) and             All of Bergen Community College

APRIL Tartuffe by Moliere  Moliere's master of deceit, Tartuffe, uses his wiles to dupe his generous host Orgon out of his wealth, his nubile daughter and his attractive wife. This translation of one of the French playwright's most popular comedies is as amusing today as it was in the seventeenth century.  Don't miss Moliere at his satirical best as he exposes hypocrisy and other foibles of human nature in this delightful entertainment.             Ciccone Theatre             April 11, 12, 18, 19 at 7:30 p.m.             April 13, 20 at 3:00 p.m.             Tickets: $10; $5 for students, seniors (65+) and             All of Bergen Community College