Host: Eric Buckingham
Student Director: Kai Lyons
Voice in Booth: Zoe Drabek
Kristi Noem’s Canine Support Group
(Every Night Team):
Presley Butler
Elias Fisher
Ethan Flanders
Trace Hopkins
Lily Podmolik
Our Moms Took Tylonel
(Friday 7:00 PM):
Vance Castle
Andenet Else
Adilynn Montgomery
Sibley Rhoten
Carson Uitermarkt
Gavin Williams
World's Tallest Feminists (and Sawyer)
(Friday 8:30 PM):
A.J. Brand
Jack Brown
Jamison Castle
Porter Haug
Isaac Vandenberg
Sawyer VanWyk
Pella High School is excited to announce four improv shows:
Friday, April 17 at 7:00 PM
Friday, April 17 at 8:30 PM
Saturday, April 18 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 18 at 8:30 PM (featuring teachers)
Tickets are $5 and are general admission. Arrive early to write suggestions.
We are also offering a 4-show pass for $15 that can be purchased at the door.
Tickets will go on sale April 10 at BookTix, or can be purchased at the door (cash or card accepted).
Doors will open at 6:30 PM. Wheelchair accessible seating is available. Arrive early to write suggestions for the shows!
The Nobles of the Local Burger Tavern
(Saturday 7:00 PM)
Ben Evans
Evan Johnston
Kenzie Kohlhaas
Sprinna Ou
Alastair O’Neil
Milo VanHaaften
Teacher Team
(Saturday 8:15 PM)
Mr. Brandt
Mr. Gajewski
Mr. Mastbergen
Mr. Rasmussen
Mrs. Robilliard
Mr. Solomon
Congratulations to the All-State groups: One Act Play and Group Improv: Buckingham/Williams
Congratulations to the All-State Individuals!
Kate Ausman: Solo Musical Theatre
*Delaney Ferrell: Spontaneous Speaking
*Porter Haug: Radio News Announcing
*Allie Hellbusch: Solo Musical Theatre 9th
Kenzie Kohlhaas: Poetry
*Adilynn Montgomery: Expository Address
Sprinna Ou: Original Oratory
*Mia Peterson: Public Address
*Olive Picray: Original Oratory
Lily Podmolik: Acting
*Isaac Vandenberg: After Dinner Speaking
Isaac Vandenberg: Improvisation
Olivia White: Acting
*Elliot Williams: Prose
We are now in speech season! See below for the competition dates!
Large Group - Competition Dates (2026)
Saturday, JANUARY 24, 2026 - DISTRICT LARGE GROUP CONTEST - At PELLA COMMUNITY
Thursday, January 29, 2026 - All City Speech Night - at Pella Community
Saturday, FEBRUARY 7, 2026 - STATE LARGE GROUP CONTEST - at Clear Creek Amana
Saturday, FEBRUARY 21, 2026 - ALL-STATE FESTIVAL LARGE GROUP EVENTS - at Iowa State, Ames
Individual Events - Competition Dates (2026)
Saturday, February 28, 2026 - DISTRICT IE CONTEST - location at PCM
Saturday, MARCH 14, 2026 - STATE IE CONTEST - at Vinton Shellsburg High School
Monday, MARCH 30, 2026 - ALL-STATE FESTIVAL INDIVIDUAL EVENTS - at the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls
by Ashley Griffen
Based on the novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Produced with arrangement with Plays for New Audiences
Under the direction of Brystal Hopkins
Runtime is 2 hours and 15 minutes, and includes a 15-minute intermission.
This show is family-friendly!
Check out the link to the online program
The dates for the fall show are October 30 at 7:00 PM, November 1 at 2:00 PM, and November 1 at 7:00 PM.
All reserved seating must be purchased online at phsproductions.booktix.com. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults and will go on sale October 20.
Reserved seating will provide the most favorable view of the production, so we encourage audience members to purchase seats online!
General admission seating will be available at the door for $5 for students and $10 for adults (payment available with cash or card).
Direct ticketing questions to Ashlee Whittington at ashlee.whittington@pellaschools.org
An informational meeting for joining speech team or debate was held in early September. If you are interested in joining but missed the meeting or the sign up, please contact Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Whittington, Mrs. Williams, or Mr. Mastbergen. Large Group rehearsals will begin in November.
Photos credited to Selina Lin
If you are unable to find information you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact:
SUZANNE.JONES@PELLASCHOOLS.ORG
ASHLEE.WHITTINGTON@PELLASCHOOLS.ORG
JESSICA.WILLIAMS@PELLASCHOOLS.ORG
NATHAN.MASTBERGEN@PELLASCHOOLS.ORG
