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By Oscar Wilde SEPT. 4-8, 2019

WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY, 7:30 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 2:30 PM

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CAPITOL FROM THE ARTISTIC/MANAGING DIRECTOR

ABERDEEN Welcome to ACT’s production of
the “Importance of Being Earnest,”
COMMUNITY THEATRE by Oscar Wilde. This classic piece
of theater has been on the list to
BOARD OF DIRECTORS produce for many years. It is such a
Warren Redmond, President fun comedy and from a period long
Linda Peterson, Vice-President gone. When it was written, in 1894,
Linda Bartholomew, Treasurer Wilde was commenting on marriage,
Kathy Stuck, Secretary which is the over-arching theme of the
play–poking fun at the people of the
MEMBERS AT LARGE time, the aristocracy and customs of
Linda Batteen, Barb Evans, Dave Nikolas marriage of the era. As with any good piece of theater, many of the
and Vicki Lust themes are timeless, and address even today’s audiences. Wilde's
Rory King, Legal Counsel use of the word "earnest" is about two different ideas–three if you
consider it just as a character name itself–but definitely the ideas
STAFF of false truth and the notion of false morality.
James L. Walker, Artistic/Managing Director Not many people know that Wilde originally wrote the play in
Brian T. Schultz, Associate Artistic/Managing Director four acts. Even the producer of the time asked Wilde to cut the
Gary Darling, Design and Marketing Director show in order to perform a curtain warmer, which was customary
Steven Huber, Financial and Box Office Manager at the time. So, he edited it to three acts. I actually toyed with doing
Barry Jaked, Technical Director the original four act play, but then thought better of the idea, since
Paige Tiede, Technical Assistant today's audiences are not used to their evenings at the theater
being quite that full of entertainment. I decided it may have also
ACT is a proud been a little selfish on my part as a director, so I changed my mind.
member of Even Wilde’s edited version is long compared to today’s standards.
Most plays now only have two, not three, let alone four, acts. We
the American will endeavor to make your time at the theater today fly by.
Association Productions of the period were longer and Wilde’s lines were not
of Community written with the quick American one-liner in mind. He was Irish and
wrote addressing the British aristocracy. Wilde uses words well,
Theatre but his characters use quite a lot of words to fully tell his story. It
[email protected] requires a bit more listening than we are used to, but I sincerely
www.aact.org hope you will enjoy our production. ACT’s production will last
only two and a half hours and we will take two quick intermissions
Interested in acting or between each act to change to each of the three different locations
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ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS CAST TIME - 1895

John Worthing, J.P. (Jack). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELIOT LUCAS PLACE - LONDON
Algernon Moncrieff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRADY HAMER
Rev. Canon Chasuble, D.D.. . . . . . . . . . . . . TONY KOLLMAN ACT 1 - 40 min.
Merriman (Butler to Jack). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RICHARD LEWIS
Lane (Manservant to Algernon). . . . . . . . RICARDO ROJAS* LOCATION - ALGERON MONCREIFF'S FLAT
Lady Bracknell, Aunt to Algernon. . . . . . . . CURT CAMPBELL IN HALF MOON STREET W.
Hon. Gwendolen Fairfax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HALEY SALEM
Cecily Cardew (Jack's Ward) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FAITH NELL* 10 MINUTE INTERMISSION
Miss Prism (Governess to Cecily). . . . . PAULETTE CALLEN
ACT 2 - 50 min.
*Denotes ACT Debut
CREW LOCATION - GARDEN, MANOR HOUSE, WOOLTON

Director/Set Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAMES L. WALKER 10 MINUTE INTERMISSION
Lighting Design/Technical Director ����������������BARRY JAKED
Sound Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRIAN T. SCHULTZ ACT 3 - 30 min.
Asst. Director/Stage Manager . . . . . NICOLE CHRISTIANSEN
Scenic Artists. . . . . . . . . . . . . KATHY STUCK, LINDA WILSON LOCATION - DRAWING ROOM, MANOR HOUSE, WOOLTON
Set Running Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RENEE GALBRAITH,
ACT PRODUCTION STAFF
DIANE LEITHEISER, LINDSEY DOSCH, ACT artistic/managing director �����������������JAMES L. WALKER
BRANDON HEIM, CLOE DAUGHERTY ACT assoc. artistic/managing director. . BRIAN T. SCHULTZ
ACT technical director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BARRY JAKED
Light board operator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BEN ABEYTA ACT technical assistant ������������������������������������PAIGE TIEDE
Sound board operator �����������������������������BRIAN T. SCHULTZ Box office manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEVEN HUBER
Prop Mistress ��������������������������������������������������LORI HARMEL Marketing director/house manager ������������� GARY DARLING
Prop Crew ��������������������� JILLIAN HARMEL, NANCY MILLER, Box Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JULI SCHULTZ
Asst. house manager . . . . . . TERESA LEVSEN-GAROFALO
BRENDA WEISHAAR
Costumes ���������������������������������������������� NELLA THOMPSON ACT SPECIAL THANKS
Costume Crew. . . . . . . . . . . . GITA WEBB, MARILYN DAVIS, Aberdeen Federal Credit Union, Aberdeen American News, Dave Arlt/
Interior Design Concepts, Aspire Creative Solutions, Bonnie Beaulieu,
TRINITY NELL, MIKE WOOD, Dakota Broadcasting, Engel Music, D'Ann Forman, Linda Forman-Love,
SUZZANNE MERRY, EMILEE WOOD, ANDREA NELL Hansen Video Services, Hub City Radio, Madelyn Kuntz, Malchow’s,
Wigs ������������������������������������������������������������� CAROL VETTER Dan & Danielle McQuillen, NSU Theatre, Jerry Oligmueller & Jim
Set Construction ����������������������������������� BONNIE BEAULIEU, Walker, Pantorium Cleaners, Pauer Sound & Music, RhodesAnderson
LINDA FORMAN-LOVE, D'ANN FORMAN, KAREN SMITH, Insurance, Riddle’s Jewelry in the Aberdeen Mall, Salon Remix, Brenda
Smith, Kathy Smith, Printiss Sizer/Hobby Lobby, Kathy Stuck, Pat &
KATHY STUCK, LINDA WILSON, SANDY SULLIVAN, Sandy Sullivan, Nick Volk/Volk Upholstery, Lyle & Rosemary Walker
GEORGE SULLIVAN, PAIGE TIEDE, BARRY JAKED, Estate, Linda Wilson

HEIDI HEPOLA, BRIAN T. SCHULTZ, JIM WALKER Special thanks to MICHELLE DAILEY for providing
ACT Advance Box Office. . . . . . . . . . . . RIDDLE’S JEWELRY artwork for the exhibit in the Jane West Gallery.

IN THE ABERDEEN MALL: DON RESHETAR, JANE WEST (REDMOND) was a lover of all visual and
COURTNEY ROTT, JR., LIZ HOVENDICK, performing arts. Her involvement in the nurture of these
THALIA MARTIN, JEROMY BERTSCH was evident in the early efforts to procure the Capitol
Theatre building for the Aberdeen Community Theatre.
Labelling Crew ��������������������GEORGE & SANDY SULLIVAN, The Jane West Gallery is dedicated to her memory.
MARTHA MEHLHAFF, JEANETTE BLACK,

MICHELLE SCHAUNAMAN, MARGARET WILD,
LINDA SCHNABEL, DAN MCQUILLEN

THEATRE RULES The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this The Capitol Theatre is equipped with assistive
production is strictly prohibited. listening devices. Ask an usher for details or go
to the gallery concession counter to get one.
Please turn off watch alarms and cellular phones or leave
them, as well as your seat location, with an usher. Late seating at intermission only.

South Dakota Arts Council support is provided with funds from the State of South Dakota, through the Switch hearing
Department of Tourism and State Development, and the National Endowment for the Arts. aid to T-coil

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PAULETTE CALLEN (Miss Prism) ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE 2019 SPONSORS/CAST & CREW
spent 30+ years in NYC, pursuing GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES
studies in acting, then switching
her pursuit to writing (publishing 2019 SEASON SPONSORS
four novels and an anthology),
while working a multitude of jobs Michael A. & Rosemary L. Duch
to support her acting/writing Bill & Karen Edwards
habits. Now, after a long hiatus
from acting, she has returned to Michael & Barbara Evans
her home state and her first love, Warren & LeAnne Redmond
the theater, happy to be in her fifth
production for ACT. Sheila & Carlyle Richards
Sally & Ka P. Squire
CURT CAMPBELL (Lady
Bracknell) did his first show with
ACT in 2005 with Honk! He has
done at least one show almost
every year since then. Also, he
frequently performs with the ACT
Improv Troupe. For the last 12
years, he has worked for Dakota
Broadcasting. He has a supportive
wife and two kids.

BRADY HAMER (Algernon
Moncrieff) is presently a Junior
and RA at Northern State
University. He is currently majoring
in history education with a minor
in English and acting. He was lucky
enough to be able to trounce
around in flippers for "Mamma
Mia!" earlier this summer, and
now he's looking forward to less
singing and dancing and more
eating and lounging on stage.

TONY KOLLMAN (Rev. Canon
Chasuble, D. D.) was very active
both on and off stage in NSU
theater in the late ‘90s and early
‘00s. He spent a number of years
in Minneapolis, but returned both
to Aberdeen and the theater not
long ago. “Earnest” is Tony’s third
ACT production, following “Wit”
and “Rated P.”

RICHARD LEWIS (Merriman)
is appearing in his second role
with ACT. Last year as a priest
in "Jesus Christ Superstar," and
now with "Earnest" as Merriman.
He’s extremely grateful for the
opportunity to perform in this
show and looking forward to
continuing to build his stage
resume.

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CAST & CREW ELIOT LUCAS (John (Jack/ BARRY JAKED (Light Design/
Ernest) Worthing, J.P.) is a graphic Technical Director) This is Barry’s
designer at McQuillen Creative tenth show as the technical director
Group. He was last seen as Stephen for ACT. Previous credit for ACT–
in ACT’s “Girls Weekend” (2015). Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.,”
He recieved an Outstanding “Wit,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” and
Supporting Actor Award for his “Bingo!” Other credits include over
performance in ACT’s “Perfectly 150 shows for Burning Coal Theatre–
Normal and Healthy” at the 2011 Raleigh, NC, Cary Players–Cary, NC,
AACT Region V festival. Halle Cultural Arts Center–Apex, NC,
North Raleigh Arts and Community
FAITH NELL (Cecily Cardew) is Theatre–Raleigh, NC, Bare Theatre–
a junior at Aberdeen Christian Raleigh, NC. Barry is looking forward
School. This is her first production to a terrific 2019 season.
with the Aberdeen Community JAMES L. WALKER (Artistic/
Theatre. She found a love for Managing Director/Director/Set
theater after hearing anecdotes Design) is an Aberdeen native. He
about her mother's high school has acted, directed and adjudicated
theater experiences. Faith enjoys professionally for more than 36
spending time with friends, years and has been ACT’s artistic/
listening to audiobooks and swing managing director for 34 years.
dancing. One aspect Faith really He has earned numerous directing
enjoys about this play are the and scenic design awards. Jim
historical costumes. was appointed by the governor to
the South Dakota Arts Council in
RICARDO ROJAS (Lane the 2008, formerly serving as chair. Jim
Manservant) obtained his Ph.D. in is also a member of the national
mathematics from the University board of directors of the American
of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. Association of Community Theatre
He has taught mathematics at and currently serves on the Executive
Northern State University since Committee as Vice President for
August 2008. This show is his ACT Festivals. In June 2015 he received
acting debut. the prestigious AACT Fellow Award.
BRIAN T. SCHULTZ (Assoc. Artistic/
HALEY SALEM (Gwendolyn Managing Director/Sound Design)
Fairfax) is excited to be back resides in Aberdeen with his wife,
onstage for her fifth ACT Juli, and two daughters. His is also
production. She is a Northern grad. ACT’s associate artistic/managing
Some of her favorite productions director and SBLT’s director. Schultz
include "Nunsense the Musical" received Best Supporting Actor in
(Quarter Ton Productions), the AACT 2009 national festival for
"Misummer Night's Dream" (NSU), his role as Russ Renner in ACT’s “How
"Gidion's Knot" (NSU), and "Rated to Talk Minnesotan: The Musical” and
P for Parenthood" (ACT). Some Comprehensive Creativity in the 2013
of her favorite things outside AACT Region V festival for his work
of theater are macrame, cross- on “The Top Job!” After winning first
stitching, her husband, tacos, and place in the 2015 South Dakota State
true crime podcasts. Chili CookOff, he competed in the
World Chili CookOff in Reno, NV in
CREW fall 2015.
NELLA THOMPSON (Costumes)
NICOLE CHRISTIANSEN (Asisstant cannot remember a time when she
Director/Stage Manager) has did not have some type of needle
recently taken a new job at the NSU in her hand. Sewing, knitting,
library as a staff librarian. Aside from crocheting, and cross-stitch are just
work, she enjoys spending quality a few of her needle interests. Nella
time with her husband and their has enjoyed stitching since receiving
cat, Phoebe. Nicole was last seen sewing cards for her third birthday.
in YPT's "The Garden of the Selfish She has been sewing costumes
Giant" this past winter. with ACT for 24 years. Nella takes
pleasure in contributing to the
Aberdeen community which she
terms “Little Town on the Prairie”
with her sewing skills.

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LORI HARMEL (Props) is a veteran of ACT. Lori was last seen as Connie Harland in “Exit Laughing.” CAST & CREW/2018 ACTIE AWARD WINNERS
She also portrayed Mavis Busk in ACT’s AACTFest entry, “Mavis Pleads the Fourth” where she CAST & CREW
received an Outstanding Lead Actress Award at the Regional Festival in Brainerd, MN. She also
portrayed Mavis in “Mavis’ Prez-A-Palooza,” and played Meg in ACT’s “Girls Weekend” in 2015. She
received an Outstanding Actress Award at the 2015 AACTFest SD state competition and again
at the Regional AACTFest in Newton, IA for her performance in ACT’s “Working.” Lori enjoys
volunteering in all aspects of community theater and is married to Matthew, a fellow ACT veteran.
They have two children, Gabriel and Jillian.

2018 ACT’s ACTie Award Winners
Front Row L to R: Sakura Eggena, Nicole Christiansen, Nella Thompson and Lori Harmel.
Back Row L to R: John Schwab, Sandy Sullivan, George P. Sullvan and Carleen Jaspers.

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hours when staff is absent.
STAGE MANAGEMENT: aid the director during rehearsal MAILING ASSISTANCE: assist in preparing ACT mailings.
and oversee backstage activities during performances. WORK DAY ASSISTANCE: assist with special
organizational projects at ACT.
COSTUMES: construct costumes according to direction of IMPROVISATION GROUP: rehearses and performs
costume designer (sewing not required). improvisational theater games for community events.
FACILITY MAINTENANCE: assist with cleaning and
PROPS: gather, construct and organize properties for maintenance of the theater.
productions. CAPITOL CINEMA BOX OFFICE: sell tickets

SET CONSTRUCTION: build and/or paint set according to If you would like more information about ACT’s
direction of set designer. programming or would like to be added to ACT’s
email and mailing list, please email [email protected]
LIGHTS: operate light board during performances.
or call ACT’s office at (605) 225-2228.
SOUND: operate sound board during performances.

BOX OFFICE: sell tickets to performances and film events.

HOUSE MANAGING: oversee ushers seating patrons, set
up concessions.

USHERING: seat patrons before performances.

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P.O. Box 813, 417 S. Main Street, Aberdeen, SD 57402 THEATER INFORMATION

PHONE (605) 225-2228 FAX (605) 226-5494

EMAIL [email protected]

WEBSITE AberdeenCommunityTheatre.com
CapitolCinema.net

Aberdeen Community Theatre (ACT) is a
not-for-profit community theater serving
the greater Aberdeen area. It is a member
of the Aberdeen Area Arts Council, Arts
South Dakota, Aberdeen Chamber of
Commerce, American Association of
Community Theatre.

BOX OFFICE ACT’s box office prior to a show’s opening is VOLUNTEERING ACT welcomes all volunteers. Your involvement
Riddle’s Jewelry in the Aberdeen Mall. Typical hours are Monday in set construction, costume making, ushering or fund raising
through Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m and projects will mean a great deal to us and can be fun and rewarding
Sunday, 12-6 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in person at for you. If you can hammer, sew, paint, saw, embroider, type, glue,
Riddle’s Jewelry. The Capitol Box office is also open one hour help gather props or enjoy working with kids, please volunteer now.
prior to performances. Tickets can also be purchased online at
AberdeenCommunityTheatre.com. GROUP RATES Special rates are offered for groups of 12 or
more at time of ticket purchase for all shows.
PERFORMANCES ACT maintains a firm policy of not canceling
any performance due to weather. We urge all ticket holders TOURS To schedule a Capitol Theatre and behind-the-scenes
to make every effort to attend. In the event that travel proves tour for your group, please call at least two weeks prior to
impossible at performance time, ticket holders may inquire at requested date.
ACT’s office the next business day. ACT will make alternative
arrangements, excluding refund, when possible. ACT IMPROV TROUPE Join the fun with the troupe on stage or
at your event. Seen at Glacial Lakes Regional or Brown County
ACCESSIBILITY Wheelchair seating arrangements should be Fair Chili Cook-off, 3M Employee Recognition Dinner, Avera St.
made by informing ACT at the time of ticket purchase. Luke’s Heart Health Dinner, Wyndham International Christmas
Party and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. For more information
ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES The Capitol about performing with or booking ACT’s Improv Troupe, contact
us at (605) 225-2228 or [email protected].
Theatre is now equipped with a Hearing Loop
FILM PROGRAM Capitol Cinema shows a wide variety
system, which transmits sound to hearing aids with of films in Theatre B at the Capitol Theatre
at 7 p.m. nightly, year-round with a matinee
T-coils. Those without hearing aids or without T-coils at 2 p.m. on Sundays. To be placed on the
Capitol Cinema mailing list, contact us at
may check out an assistive listening device. Ask (605) 226-5494 or [email protected].
Having your address only on ACT’s mailing
an usher for details or go to the Jane West Gallery Switch hearing list doesn’t guarantee you will receive information on all Cinema
to check one out. You will need a driver’s license aid to T-coil activities.

or credit card to leave as a deposit. Devices must be returned

immediately after the show.

EXITS Please familiarize yourself with all emergency routes and
exits closest to you.

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Wed.-Sat., Oct. 16-19, 7:30 p.m. & Sun., Oct. 20, 2:30 p.m.

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THEATER INFORMATIONACT NEEDS
YOUR SUPPORT

NAME_______________________________________________ By
BUSINESS___________________________________________ Oscar
ADDRESS____________________________________________ Wilde
CITY/STATE/ZIP_______________________________________
PHONE #______________ EMAIL__________________________ WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED
"THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST"
Please fill in all information above to appear as you wish in the program Thank you for being a vital part of Aberdeen
Community Theatre through your ticket purchase or
THANK YOU FOR YOUR MUCH season subscription. 2019 is our 39th year of promoting
NEEDED SUPPORT! local talent and we appreciate the opportunity to
provide you with quality live entertainment.
Thank you for seeing the need for a community-based
organization to provide programs for all ages in this region PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A
and our efforts to maintain the historic Capitol Theatre facility. CONTRIBUTION TO ACT FOR 2019.
Subscriptions and ticket sales provide funds for only
CONTRIBUTION CATEGORIES a portion of ACT’s production expenses.

Season Sponsor.............................. contact ACT for information YOUR SUPPORT IS
Executive Producer...........................$1,500-$2,499_____ ESSENTIAL TO ACT’S SUCCESS.
Producer............................................ $1,000-$1,499_____ Your contribution is entirely separate from ticket sales.
Theatre Angel..........................................$525-$999_____ Because no tickets are included, this contribution
Benefactor............................................... $275-$525_____ goes directly to Capitol Theatre ongoing expenses
Sustainer................................................. $125-$274_____ and supporting ACT volunteers.
Patron........................................................ $75-$124_____
Friend.......................................................... $50-$74_____ ONLY THROUGH YOUR GENEROUS
SUPPORT CAN ACT CONTINUE ITS
Total Enclosed _____ MISSION OF PROMOTING LOCAL
Total Pledge _____ TALENT IN THE CAPITOL THEATRE.

Bill me ½__________ in ________ & ________ For your convenience, use the contributing
support card to the left. Mail your contribution
(month) (month) to ACT, PO Box 813, Aberdeen, SD 57402-0813.

Please charge my credit card $__________ Be listed among the contributing members in
□Visa □MasterCard □Discover ACT’s 2019 season programs seen by more
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY than 11,000 patrons. You are an essential part of
YOUR community theater. Your annual contribution
Expiration date_____/_____ (month/ year) is much needed and greatly appreciated.
Card number________________________________
Signature___________________________________ Thank you for “getting into the ACT” by supporting
Aberdeen Community Theatre, your local,
Please use my contribution internationally recognized community theater.
___For whatever is needed ___For my 2019 season contribution
___ LED retrofit of the historic Capitol facility & Marquee Thanks for your help.

CLIP AND MAIL TO JIM WALKER
ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE ACT Artistic/Managing Director
PO BOX 813, ABERDEEN, SD 57402-0813