Waukee CSD at the 2024 Iowa High School Musical Theatre Awards

Des Moines Performing Arts hosted nominees for the Iowa High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA). Waukee’s “SPAMALOT” and Northwest’s “Mean Girls” both have numerous nominations and honors to celebrate. Both schools performed at the IHSMTA program on May 30, 2024, at the Des Moines Civic Center.

The ensemble of Monty Python’s SPAMALOT performed an excerpt from their production at the Showcase, in celebration of the school’s receipt of an Outstanding Musical Production Award – the program’s highest honor.

Senior students Alex Siegle and Noah Kohtz represented Waukee Theatre Arts by performing in a collaborative inter-school medley led by a guest Broadway music director and choreographer.

Max Ferguson, Selma Fetić, Everlyn Jordan, Ethan Mitchell, Idaly Muñoz, and Atiana Pilipovic showcased their award-winning work as part of the program’s Behind-The-Scenes Awards track.

Other WHS Nominations:
    • Outstanding Musical Production
    • Outstanding Ensemble
    • Outstanding Student Orchestra
    • Outstanding Performance in a Principal Role – Isabelle Meyer as “Patsy”
    • Outstanding Performance in a Principal Role – Colin Gach as “Lance / Sir Lancelot”
    • Outstanding Achievement in a Behind-the-Scenes Role – Max Ferguson for Stage Management
    • Outstanding Achievement in a Behind-the-Scenes Role – Selma Fetić for Costume Design
    • Outstanding Achievement in a Behind-the-Scenes Role – Ethan Mitchell for Scenic Design
    • Outstanding Achievement in a Behind-the-Scenes Role – Idaly Muñoz for Lighting Design
    • Outstanding Achievement in a Behind-the-Scenes Role – Atiana Pilipovic & Evelyn Jordan for Outreach
    • Special Recognition for Performance in a Principal Role – Wesleigh Jane Winfrey as “The Lady of the Lake”
    • Special Recognition for Performance in a Principal Role – Coria Chaloupecky as “Sir Robin”
    • Special Recognition for Performance in a Principal Role – Alex Siegle as “Dennis / Sir Galahad”
    • Special Recognition in a Behind-the-Scenes Role – Josephine Hallagin as Paint Charge
    • Special Recognition in a Behind-the-Scenes Role – Rylee Haas for Props Design

Jack Andersen, Tilynne Cartmill, Paige Olson, and Greta Paulson appeared in the triple threat medley.

Jack Andersen and Paige Olson were selected to perform “A Cautionary Tale” from Mean Girls in a spotlight medley.

Sydeny LePorte and Frank Morris were also featured during the finale medley.

Other NWHS Nominations:

  • Outstanding Musical Production
  • Outstanding Ensemble
  • Outstanding Student Orchestra
  • Outstanding Performance in a Principle Role – (Jack Andersen, Tilynne Cartmill, Paige Olson, and Greta Paulson)
  • Special Recognition for Performance in a Principle Role – (Lucie Buck and Ashlyn Yu)
  • Outstanding Achievement in a Behind-the-Scenes Role – Jack Andersen for Publicity
  • Outstanding Achievement in a Behind-the-Scenes Role – Jenna Le for Costume Design
  • Outstanding Achievement in a Behind-the-Scenes Role – Jonahs Custer & Miles Cue for Lighting Design
  • Outstanding Achievement in a Behind-the-Scenes Role – Grace Fisher & Frank Morris for Props Design

Photo Credit: Waukee Theatre Arts and Northwest Theatre Arts