Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theatre is pleased to announce that the following shows and individuals have been honored by the Iowa Community Theatre Association:
Perfect Arrangement: Supporting Role (Braden JP Rood as Barbara Grant); Direction (Katie Starks); Leading Role (Kerry Covington as Norma Baxter); Lighting Design (Len Struttmann); Costume Design (Mary Blacharski); Supporting Role (Tina Conroy as Kitty); Scenic Design (Trevor Baty);
Mount Vernon Lisbon Community Theatre (MVLCT) is happy to be celebrating its 45th anniversary and thrives on creating theatre to build and inspire community. Perfect Arrangement was a superb choice to meet this goal.
“Perfect Arrangement tells a story about a specific moment in the 1950s with themes that become more and more relevant every day,” said director Katie Starks. “The cast and crew were an absolute dream to work with and their talent and dedication to the production shined on and off stage.”
“Out of all of the many performances in Iowa in 2025, the talent and innovation demonstrated by this theatre stands out among its peers,” said David Kilpatrick, president of ICTA. “We are truly honored to recognize the hard work and dedication that makes this caliber of live entertainment available to the members of your community.”
The Iowa Community Theatre Association board attends live performances throughout the state of Iowa and identifies examples of excellence in all aspects of theatre production. On March 8 winners from the nominees will be announced in a red carpet ceremony at Boman Fine Arts Center in Forest City. Supporters of Mt. Vernon-Lisbon Community Theatre are invited to attend the awards ceremony. Tickets can be purchased at iowatheaters.org/iowafest2025.
As a nationally recognized resource to support growth and opportunity for theatre in Iowa, ICTA celebrates performance art by promoting the collaborative exchange of ideas and resources that grow and enhance the experiences of local theaters, those who volunteer to bring high-quality art to the stage, and the audiences whose lives are enhanced through experiencing live performances.
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