Pekin Panther Players/Pekin Secondary School Drama Program

Pekin Panther Players/Pekin Secondary School Drama Program This page serves as a social media home for the Pekin Panther Players - our Pekin Secondary School drama program.

09/09/2026

Thank you to Shawn and Rachel Dorman for providing the cast and crew dinner tonight. We do not have anyone signed up for Thursday. If nobody has signed by noon tomorrow, we will make and post an announcement, and students will need to bring a sack supper for themselves for Thursday.

Skipping rehearsal is not an option.

Thanks!

Reminder: Rehearsal starts tomorrow! If you are unable to attend due to a school conflict, please contact Mrs. Wright or...
09/07/2026

Reminder: Rehearsal starts tomorrow! If you are unable to attend due to a school conflict, please contact Mrs. Wright or Ms. Carlson ASAP!

Here is the rehearsal calendar (there may be changes). Hard copies will be distributed at tomorrow night's parent/studen...
08/31/2026

Here is the rehearsal calendar (there may be changes). Hard copies will be distributed at tomorrow night's parent/student meeting.

All students and parents of students in the fall play: mark your calendars! We are excited to kick off the season with o...
08/26/2026

All students and parents of students in the fall play: mark your calendars! We are excited to kick off the season with our parent and student meeting on Tuesday, September 1st at 6:30pm.

Had Asian Pho and now seeing Xanadu. So cute! Tomorrow and Sunday, too. Get your tickets! Congratulations to Pekin’s own...
08/01/2026

Had Asian Pho and now seeing Xanadu. So cute! Tomorrow and Sunday, too. Get your tickets! Congratulations to Pekin’s own Taytum Hixson, who plays the Cyclops and art director Matt Guise.

Passing this along:Hello!I hope everyone's May is ending well. I wanted to bring a couple summer opportunities to your a...
05/27/2026

Passing this along:

Hello!

I hope everyone's May is ending well. I wanted to bring a couple summer opportunities to your attention in hopes you may share with your students using the links or posters provided! Other than that you nothing is required of you :) Apologies if this email doesn't find the right person- I'm working from a list that might be a bit out of date.

1. Camp Yesandia is back for year 5- we run an improv day camp here in Cedar Rapids from July 13-17. Time of the camp is 9am-3pm. The price is $250 (or $400 for two). Scholarships are available- no student will be turned away.
There currently isn't transportation or housing provided (working on it for future years!). However, we've had 40+ schools participate in the last two years including some who have commuted - so it's possible if your students are interested! Last year we had 48 campers attend daily and perform in our showcases! We'd love to have some of your students! It is NOT just for speech improvisers- and it builds confidence for performers who may be nervous or anxious. If you have questions let me know! Would be thrilled if you shared with your speech and drama clubs!
Here is the link: https://forms.gle/WbsNoGkK1Ve2Nzyc9

2. Yes!Fest Improv festival is back on August 1 at historic CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids! Students can sign up with their speech groups from this year or with some friends! Each student is guaranteed two performances! They can sign up here: https://forms.gle/2u4QJDJ94Kt8raMq8

3. Looking for volunteer hours? We are doing a Day of Service in Cedar Rapids on June 12 from 1-5pm at the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy. If we get enough students involved we'll head over and do some urban gardening with Groundswell as well. Then, that night there is an improv show in Cedar Rapids we'll be performing in. If you have high schoolers interested in volunteering and/or performing please let me know! (we are an official nonprofit and our hours can count towards community service hours)

Thanks all for putting up with all my emails and communications! Hope to see some of your students at Camp Yesandia and/ or Yes!Fest this summer and in some showcases with us coming up!

Layne Sheetz

Congratulations to our 2026 fall play cast! We had so many wonderful auditions, you truly make our casting job hard! If ...
05/20/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 fall play cast! We had so many wonderful auditions, you truly make our casting job hard! If you would like your scripts, please stop in and see Mrs. Wright tomorrow!

This production is going to be so much more than just a show. It will be filled with laughter, hard work, friendships, memories, and moments you’ll carry with you long after the final curtain closes. We are truly excited to begin this journey with each of you and cannot wait to see the talent, heart, and energy you bring to the stage this fall.

Thank you for being part of something special — this is going to be an unforgettable season!

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1062 Birch Avenue
Packwood, IA
52580

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+13196953707

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