Stained Glass Theatre to feature local playwright's work

Amy (Michelle Doelling) reacts after Elly (Melanie Thompson) and her doctor (Shawn Thompson) pull a prank on her during scene from "Wonderful Mess" by the Stained Glass Theatre. The play by area playwright Angie Fadness will be performed this month.
Amy (Michelle Doelling) reacts after Elly (Melanie Thompson) and her doctor (Shawn Thompson) pull a prank on her during scene from "Wonderful Mess" by the Stained Glass Theatre. The play by area playwright Angie Fadness will be performed this month.

Melanie Thompson plays Elly in Angie Fadness' "Wonderful Mess" at the Stained Glass Theatre of Mid-Missouri in Jefferson City.

But it was a family effort working in this family play. While Thompson plays the lead in this second showing of the Mid-Missouri playwright's work, her husband, Shawn, plays the doctor and their daughters Emily and Madison helped read lines during rehearsals.

As having her family involved in this play was a gift to Thompson, so her character realizes that the family she has, though not perfect, is a gift, too.

Most of the comedy/dramas is told from Elly's hospital bed, often in flashbacks as she and her best friend sort out life.

"Wonderful Mess" will be performed on the Stained Glass Theatre of Mid-Missouri stage June 9-25. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 2 p.m. Saturday at 830 E. High St. Tickets are $7.

Call (573) 634-5313 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.