SM Northwest Presents "The Importance of Being Earnest"

Shawnee Mission Northwest Theatre and Thespian Troupe #888 say they are #VirtuallyUnstoppable, as they continue their 2020-2021 theatre season. They will soon share a mainstage performance of Oscar Wilde’s classic satirical comedy, “The Importance of Being Earnest”.

Students involved in the virtual production rehearsed and prepared remotely and in-person following all district safety protocols.  All production took place remotely. There will be a premiere broadcast at 7 pm on Saturday, November 21, and then it will be available for on demand viewing beginning November 22 through November 30.

Tickets are FREE for SMNW students and $10.00 for adults.  

For Premiere Broadcast info: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/42989    For On-demand rental info:  https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/42990 

“The Importance of Being Earnest” is considered one of Oscar Wilde’s greatest works.  It lampoons Victorian high society, as two dapper gents each try to bring excitement to their lives by adopting the false persona of “Earnest” while wooing their current love interests.

 

The Cast and Production Crew include:

CAST

JOHN “JACK” WORTHING: Jacob Parker

ALGERNON MONCREIFF: Jude Berry

CECILY CARDEW: Olivia Williamson

GWENDOLYN FAIRFAX: Elaine Gast

LADY AUGUSTA BRACKNELL: Jayce Lamb

MISS LETICIA PRISM: Morgan Tate

DR. FREDRICK CHAUSIBLE: Cody Sprague

MISS MERRIMAN: Alyssa Kempf

MISS LANE: Lilly Cox

 

PRODUCTION CREW

DIRECTOR: Jason Coats

TECHNICAL & ART DIRECTOR: Judy Tuckness

PRODUCTION MANAGER: Claire Laws

SETS AND BACKGROUNDS: Xavier Williamson

COSTUMES: Anna Holloway

PROPS: Ashley Bonewitz

PROGRAMS & PUBLICITY: Alyssa Kempf

SOUND: Drew Jaime

FILMING & EDITING: Matthew Kucharczyk