The Iowa High School Speech Association has announced the 2023 All-State Large Group selections that will perform this Saturday in Ames.

Local honorees set to perform:
Pella Christian – One Act – The Women of Lockerbie
Pella Christian – Musical Theatre – Chicago
Pleasantville – Solo Mime – All I Want is a Balloon
Southeast Warren – Radio Broadcasting – KIWI
Norwalk – Improvisation – Hinders/ Hastings

Tickets can be purchased here, and this is the link to the schedule for performers.

The following local acts earned All-State recognition, but as non-performing awardees:
Pella – Ensemble Acting – George Washington Slept Here
Pella – Ensemble Acting – Welcome to Thebes
Pleasantville – Improvisation – Fust/Goodale
Southeast Warren – Readers Theatre – The Frog Prince Continued

All-State nominations are the highest possible honor Iowa High School Speech students receive. Hear from Pella and Pella Christian students earning that recognition on the Let’s Talk Pella podcast.