The Shawnee Mission Northwest Thespian Troupe 888 just finished their production of “The Wedding Grift.” They had three shows and had previously shown teasers earlier that week. According to Shawnasea Holst, the theater director, the shows all went very well. 

“The energy was up,” Holst said. “All of the kids hit all the marks that I asked for, so yeah I’m pretty pleased.” 

The play went smoothly, aside from a few hiccups. The lead actress Ellie Roberts, who played Ashley Marvel, twisted and bruised her ankle in a transition scene during the final showing. When given the option to extend the intermission or start it earlier, Roberts decided to push through and continue the show. They wrapped up her ankle and she went back out on stage.

“I didn’t want an earlier intermission,” Roberts said. “I did everything as it was supposed to be done.”

Opening night ended with the unveiling of their Blue Star Awards and closing night ended with the cast, specifically the seniors since it’s their last show, all hugging and crying tears of joy.  The cast also brought out flowers for their director, Holst, and technical director, Judy Tuckness.

“‘The Wedding Grift’ went really well,” Holst said. “I was very pleased with our audience turnout.” 

“I was feeling a sense of pride because I’m very proud of the show and I’m very proud to be a part of the seniors’ last show,” Roberts said.