Iola Theatre, Forensics, & Players

Today, a group of Iola High School students, along with Marmaton Valley students, participated in an Improv Clinic at Allen Community College. The student learned a lot and had a ton of fun!

Thank you for supporting these students!!

You have one more chance to see W***y Wonka Jr. Join us at the Bowlus tonight at 7:00!

The cast and crew of W***y Wonka Jr. is ready to see you tonight and tomorrow night at 7:00!

Would you like the chance to find your own Golden Ticket? In the Bowlus lobby from 6:30 to 7:00, we will have Wonka Bars available. Each Wonka Bar puts you in a raffle to win some fun prizes!

This morning we welcomed Iola Elementary students into school! It was great to see all their smiling faces!

There are five Golden Ticket winners that are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow and Friday evening!

These students have been working hard for the last 6 weeks and can't wait to see you at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center this Thursday and Friday at 7:00! $7 general admission at the door and USD 257 students are free.

Today, we hosted our Players & Thespians Halloween party!

Today, 24 students traveled to Emporia State University to watch Little Shop of Horrors. It was a fantastic show!

We also have Terri Lynn nuts and candy available for sale! All funds go towards the 59th Little Oscars. These would make great Christmas gifts. Prices really vary on these items, but I can send a student your way if you have questions or want to order!

Are you or someone you love a coffee drinker? We are selling coffee to raise funds for the 59th Little Oscars! Coffee makes a great Christmas present! Please let us know if we can send a student your way to place an order!

12 oz bag - $13.49
2 lb bag - $27.99

12 Keurig Compostable - $12.99
24 Keurig Recyclable - $19.00
40 Nespresso Compatable - $31.99

Please welcome our 2023-2024 Players & Thespians Officers! They are already working hard to make this school year amazing!

🎼"Come with me and you'll be
In a world of pure imagination
Take a look and you'll see
Into your imagination" 🎭

Congratulations to the cast of W***y Wonka Jr.! Save the date for November 9th and 10th to see this awesome show! The students have already been working very hard to put on a great performance for you.

Okay, I might be a little late to the game, but a couple weeks ago we had our first Players & Thespians meeting. We held our annual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament and Franklin Kerr was our winner!

Would you, your business, or your organization like to sponsor Players/Thespian students?

How would your sponsorship help students?
🎭Help students put on W***y Wonka Jr.
🎭Help students travel to the Kansas Thespian Conference.
🎭Help students host the 59th Little Oscars.
🎭Help students in the cast and crew receive a show shirt.

Please contact Regina Chriestenson at [email protected] to help!

These Players and Thespians had so much fun participating in the homecoming parade today!