Kansas Thespians Festival
2025-2026
Improv Champions
2nd Place in Charades
Thespy Awards:
Musical Theatre Solo
Chet Salsbury- Superior
Elliana Farrow- Superior
Syriana Sharpe- Superior
Kaia Bell- Superior
Musical Theatre Duet
Chet Salsbury & Caden Grace- Excellent
Set Design
Nash Swinson- Excellent
Cristian Sorto-Salinas- Excellent
Monologue
Kaia Bell- Superior (Perfect Score)
Blue Star Awards
2025-2026
Cabaret
2024-2025
Six: Teen Edition
Ceremony Ensemble- Elliana Farrow
Outstanding Technical Crew, Tier I-
Hair & Makeup Crew
Outstanding Hair & Makeup Design, Tier I
Outstanding Performer in a Lead Role, Tier I-
Chet Salsbury as Emcee
Outstanding Performer in a Supporting Role, Tier I-
Caroline Shaw as Fraulein Schneider
Outstanding Performer in a Featured Role, Tier I-
Syriana Sharpe as Texas
Outstanding Ensemble, Tier I
Ceremony Ensemble- Katie Hull
Outstanding Technical Crew, Tier II- Lighting Crew
Outstanding Hair & Makeup Design, Tier II
Students of the Month 2025-2026
Caroline Shaw, a 2 year PR/ Business crew member and Junior at SMS, is awarded student of the month for September. Caroline deserves every bit of appreciation as her hard work, dedication, and kindness makes our theatre better every day. Caroline often asks, “Is there anything I can do at home” after finishing all tasks and more given to her In class that day. Thank you Caroline for bringing this theatre joy and success!
Doyin Abitogun, a 3 year Set Crew member and Junior at SMS, has been nominated, and awarded with student of the month for September. Doyin has been actively putting all his time and effort into contributing to the Almost, Maine set and the theatre. This hard work has been recognized by all his peers. Doyin walks into theatre with a grinning smile on his face each and every day. Doyin lights up every room. Thank you Doyin for all your hard work, dedication, and kindness. Keep on being awesome in our theatre department!