05/06/2026
Earlham Performing Arts will participate in the 2026 Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase, presented by EMC Insurance Companies, in honor of the school's achievements for its November production of Newsies.
Produced by Des Moines Performing Arts as the culmination of a year-long education initiative, the Showcase will be held at the Des Moines Civic Center on Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 p.m. and will recognize a total of 110 adjudicated schools from across the entire state.
Valerie Meyer, Landon Sheffield & Kim Doud will represent Earlham by performing in a collaborative Opening medley led by a guest Broadway music director and choreographer.
Earlham will also be recognized with the following awards and honors:
Production Awards
Distinguished Scene - "Santa Fe"
Student Awards
Outstanding Achievement in a Principal Role – Valerie Meyer as "Katherine"
Special Recognition in a Principal Role - Kim Doud as "Crutchie"
Special Recognition in a Principal Role – Landon Sheffield as "Jack Kelly"
Special Recognition in a Behind-the-Scenes Role - Gabby Little - Scenic Designer
Tickets to the Showcase, which start at $15, will go on sale on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10 AM at DMPA.org, the Des Moines Civic Center Ticket Office, and by phone at 515-246-2300.
The Awards Showcase will be live-streamed at IowaPBS.org as part of a collaboration with Iowa PBS. Iowa PBS will also broadcast a highlights special of the event later this summer on dates to be announced.
