Iowa Thespian Hall of Fame

The Iowa Thespian Hall of Fame inducts a new member of the Iowa Educational Theatre Association annually for their dedication to the Thespians of Iowa, their promotion of theatre arts and arts education, and their years of service.

The nominee must have made a significant contribution of their time, talents, and service to Iowa Thespians that advances our mission of theatre education. 

​To nominate an individual for the Iowa Thespian Hall of Fame, please include a letter of nomination of no more than 500 words below describing the candidate and detailing their dedication to the Thespians of Iowa, their promotion of theatre arts and arts education, and their years of service.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR 2021: OCTOBER 1, 2021

Iowa Thespian Hall of Fame Nomination Form

Past Recipients

The following theatre educators are currently members of the Iowa Thespian Hall of Fame (inductees whose names are followed by * are also members of The Educational Theatre Association Hall of Fame):

Class of 2017
Natalie Dommer
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Class of 2016
Kristi Peck

Class of 2015
Scott Sletcha

Class of 2013
Lynn Jensen*

Class of 2012
Rich Rogers

Class of 2010
Christina Myatt

Class of 2009
Virgina Darby
Lori Glawe

Class of 2008
Helen Duranleau-Brennan*

Class of 2007
Randy Stone 

Class of 2005
Paul Holzworth
William Myatt*

Class of 2004
Elizabeth Hansen*

Class of 2003
Tom Goodall

Class of 2002
Craig Ihnen*

Class of 2001
Rick Anderson

Class of 1998
Kennon Balster
Mary Fasse-Shaw
Judith Jacobs
Linda Perrenoud

Class of 1997
Francis Hedeman
Michael Peitz*

Class of 1996
Sybil Lamb
Karen Tilton

​Class of 1995
John Gibson
Robert Geuder*
Janie Yates