The Iowa High School Musical Theatre Awards Showcase is tomorrow, and will feature cast members from Knoxville High School’s production of “Once Upon a Mattress”.

The Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards celebrates the achievements of students involved in high school musicals across the state. Knoxville received their recognition from their performance of “Once Upon a Mattress” that was held at the beginning of March. Knoxville’s award winners were Special Recognition for Performance in a Principal Role – JoAnn Woods as Queen Aggravain, Special Recognition for Performance in a Principal Role – Rebekah Bennett as Princess Winnifred, and Distinguished Scene for “Song of Love”- Talon Brown. Brown and Woods will be performing at the IHSMTA showcase tomorrow. Knoxville High School Choir Director Ian Heetland says he is proud of the student’s accomplishments.

“The three award winners all stepped up in big roles this last year in fact one of them wasn’t on stage last year, and the fact that she’s winning the award just speaks to the accreditation and ability level of the students here at Knoxville High School. I couldn’t be more proud of these three.”

The event is held at the Des Moines Civic Center starting at 7:00 pm. For more information or to purchase tickets you can follow this link.