Suzi Jones pictured with students in October 2023 after winning IHSSA Teacher of the Year

Current teacher and theatre director at Pella High School Suzi Jones is the newest member of the Iowa Thespian Hall of Fame.

Jones will be inducted during the annual Iowa Thespian Festival in November on the University of Northern Iowa campus. She will be honored for her significant contributions of time, talents, and service to Iowa Thespians and for advancing the mission of theatre education, joining an esteemed group of individuals. Including Jones, only 35 individuals have been inducted into the Iowa Thespian Hall of Fame, beginning in 1995.

Jones will officially join the Iowa Thespians Hall of Fame during the festival’s annual mainstage ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 16. Chapter Director and HOF member Lynn Jensen
will introduce a speaker who will give a five-minute introduction speech for Jones. Following her introduction, Jones will give her acceptance speech and remarks. After the ceremony, invited family and friends will gather in UNI’s GBPAC lobby for photos.

Iowa Thespian Festival is closed to the public. An estimated 900 students from Thespian troupes across Iowa are expected to attend this year’s event.

View past inductees and learn more about the Iowa Thespian HOF by clicking here.