Four DMPS high schools were among 68 from around the state participating in Des Moines Performing Arts’ annual Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards (IHSMTA) Showcase at the Des Moines Civic Center last night. East and Hoover both performed an excerpt of their school production live at the event.
In addition, students from those schools, along with Lincoln and Roosevelt, earned the following awards and recognitions:
East: Bring it on – The Musical
Production Awards
- Distinguished Scene – “We’re Not Done”
Student Awards
- Outstanding Performance in a Principal Role—Natalie Morrill as “Bridget”
- Outstanding Choreography and Stunt Coordination—Antonesia Williams
- Special Recognition for Performance in a Principal Role—Brittany McGilvra as “Skylar”
- Special Recognition for Performance in a Principal Role—Rachel Reindburn as “Campbell”
- Special Recognition for Performance in a Principal Role—Daisy Saldana as “Eva”
- Special Recognition for Performance in a Principal Role—Antonesia Williams as “Danielle”
Hoover: Rodgers & Hammerstein Cinderella
Production Awards
- Distinguished Scene – “A Lovely Night”
Student Awards
- Outstanding Performance in a Principal Role—Annika Baker as “Charlotte”
- Special Recognition for Performance in a Principal Role—Ezra Halter as “Sebastian”
- Special Recognition for Performance in a Principal Role—Ruth Acolaste as “Madame
Lincoln: Little Shop of Horrors
Production Awards
- Distinguished Scene—“Dentist”
Student Awards
- Special Recognition for Performance in a Principal Role—Brandon Winn as “Orin Scrivello”
Roosevelt: Jesus Christ Superstar
Production Awards
- Distinguished Scene – “Superstar”
Student Awards
- Outstanding Scenic Design and Construction – Jamal Johnson
- Special Recognition for Performance in a Principal Role – Kiera Bender as “Judas Iscariot”
- Special Recognition for Lighting – Miranda Tanner
