James Peach Program

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Since 1980 CAPITOL FROM THE ARTISTIC/MANAGING DIRECTOR

ABERDEENSince 1980 Welcome to ACT’s Young People’s Theatre (YPT) production
on the main stage for 2020, “James and the Giant Peach.” As
COMMUNITY THEATRE always, we are very proud of these young people and the talents
they bring to the annual YPT mainstage production. We hope
BOARD OF DIRECTORS you appreciate and enjoy the talented cast in this production.
Linda Peterson, President Everyone who auditioned is a part of this production directed
Linda Bartholomew, Vice-President by Brian Schultz, ACT’s education director. I want to thank each
Kathy Stuck, Secretary/Treasurer of them for sharing their talents on stage for this performance.
ACT and its Young People’s Theatre is dependent on annual contributions to support
MEMBERS AT LARGE these productions and all the programming for youth and adults. Please consider
Linda Batteen, Barb Evans, Dave Nikolas making a contribution to support their efforts. See the back page of the program for
and Curt Wischmeier contribution details.
Rory King, Legal Counsel ACT is already working on the next production, “Love, Loss and What I Wore.”
This production is not a part of the six mainstage season productions, but it will be
STAFF performed on the mainstage March 27 and 28 at 7:30 pm and March 29 at 2:30
James L. Walker, Artistic/Managing Director pm. Based on the bestselling book by Ilene Beckerman, this presentation is the ACT
Brian T. Schultz, Associate Artistic/Managing Director directorial debut for our technical assistant, Paige Tiede. Don’t miss one of the three
Gary Darling, Marketing Director performances in March.
Steven Huber, Financial and Box Office Manager ACT’s next season production will be “Bill W. and Dr. Bob,” an inspiring and
Ryan Scott Yuille, Technical Director humorous story of the two men who pioneered Alcoholics Anonymous and their
Paige Tiede, Technical Assistant supporting wives. Auditions immediately follow this production, on March 9 and 10 at
7 pm on the Capitol stage.
ACT is a proud And of course, after that will be “Matilda the Musical,” which auditions on April 19
member of and 20 and is tentatively scheduled to perform June 9-14. Watch for script availability
in the near future.
the American Thanks again for your continued support. We cannot do local theater events for youth
Association or adults without your annual contributions and attendance at each production. Thank
of Community you again and please help, if you can, by supporting our volunteers with a contribution
today. Thanks again for coming. Let's all look forward to spring.
Theatre
[email protected] FROM THE DIRECTOR
www.aact.org
Welcome to ACT’s first mainstage show of the 2020 season,
Interested in acting or “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” Fans of classic book will meet
directing but don’t have a new character developed by the playwrights specifically for
a lot of time? Have a this production: Ladahlord – which is really just an anagram for
great script you’d love to Roald Dahl, the author of the original book. That character has
see on stage? Contact one of my favorite lines in the show: “The very first primordial
ooze of an inkling that has the potential to lead to so many other
ABERDEEN ACT at (605) 225-2228 fan-tas-ma-rific things!” And that’s what participating in a YPT
show is – the very beginnings of so many other fantastic things down the road. We
COMMUNITY THEATRE or [email protected] have a comparatively young cast, ranging in age from 7-15, many making their stage
debuts. How wonderful that they want to get up in front of an audience and perform
Support is provided with for you! How wonderful that they chose ACT’s Young People’s Theatre to make that
funds from the State of first step. And how wonderful that you’re here to witness it. I’m honored – I truly am.
South Dakota through the What else is great about this show? Well, legend has it that James had his humble
Department of Tourism and beginnings as a truly outlandish story that Mr. Dahl made up to entertain his children
State Development and and their friends in their back yard. Incidentally, in earlier tellings, James discovered
the National Endowment a cherry, not a peach. What resulted is a truly delightful tale about how while families
may be non-conventional (who else has insects for parents?), they can bring out the
for the Arts best in us.
And the music! What fun music! You may recognize the work of Benj Pasek and
Office of Arts • 800 Governors Drive • Pierre, SD 57501-2294 Justin Paul from other acclaimed stage productions and movies: “A Christmas Story,”
www.sdarts.org • 605-773-3131 • In State 800-423-6665 “Dear Evan Hansen,” “La La Land,” and “The Greatest Showman.”
We’re thrilled to be able to provide such tremendous theater opportunities
DONALD H. HALL, to Aberdeen area youth. To ensure we’re able to continue our YPT programming
1925-2008 full-steam-ahead, please consider a contribution to YPT – it makes it affordable for
everybody. Check out the back page of the program for more information. Thanks so
Co-Founder of ACT much – in advance – for your overwhelmingly generous support.
As Jim mentions above, up next is “Bill W. and Dr. Bob,” auditioning right after
Honoree of ACT’s Donald “James…” wraps up. If you’re reading this during the Sunday matinee, that’s tomorrow!
H. Hall Scholarship, If you’ve always wanted to try being onstage, but can’t seem to get yourself over that
assisting ACT volunteers hump, just watch what these youngsters are about to do, Right Before Your Eyes! If
attending NSU. For more they can do it, so can you. See you at auditions.
information or to contribute
to this scholarship
endowment fund, contact
ACT at (605) 225-2228.

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ACT gratefully acknowledges the following organizations and individuals for gifts and pledges received 2020 CONTRIBUTING SUPPORTSince 1980
for the 2020 season.
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Your Contributing Support is essential to managing the daily operating costs of the Capitol Theatre, which includes electricity, gas,
upkeep, janitorial, etc. It is only through your generous support that ACT can continue to maintain the Capitol Theatre on Aberdeen’s
historic Main Street while continuing our artistic growth. Join the growing number of patrons by calling ACT’s office at 605-225-2228.

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Since 1980

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Since 1980 WORDS AND MUSIC BY
BENJ PASEK AND JUSTIN PAUL
ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS CAST
Ladahlord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AVA ROTT BOOK BY
James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COEN VOGEL TIMOTHY ALLEN MCDONALD
Ladybug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KYANNE GALBRAITH
Grasshopper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JACKSON ROTT BASED ON THE BOOK
Spider. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EILENE HULSCHER "JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH"
Earthworm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOEY JOHNSON
Centipede. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ATHENA JOHNSON* BY ROALD DAHL
Spiker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARMEN HUBER
Sponge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAISY WILLIAMS CREW
Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EDEN BARKMEIER*+ Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRIAN T. SCHULTZ
Lighting/Scenic/Sound Design ����������������BRIAN T. SCHULTZ
MALLORY BURCKHARD*+, DECLAN DARLING, Musical Director �����������������������������������������������MARY MARION
KEELY DARLING*+, LIAM DARLING, KIANA EVANS*+, Choreographers. . . . . . JENNIFER RING, MORGAN WILSON
Asst. Director/Stage Manager ��������������������������� IRINA JONES
HARPER FONDER, JILLIAN HARMEL, Running crew ���GRIFFIN BURCKHARD, WILLIAM EGGENA
AMELIA HULSCHER*+, LUCY JONES*+, IZZIE KIESZ*+, Light board operator ����������������������������������������� LILY WILLIAMS
JAYDEN NERDIG*+, RILEY O' KEEFE, NOVELLA PHARRIS*+, Sound board operator �������������������������������������SCOTT YUILLE
Props. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DIANE LEITHEISER
CHARLIE REXINGER*+, ELSA SCHIFERL, Prop crew ������������������������������������������GRIFFIN BURCKHARD,
HAYDLER SCHIFERL*+, NATALIE SCHULTZ,
ANDREW SCHWAB, NICK SCHWAB, EVA VOGEL*+, WILLIAM EGGENA, LORI HARMEL
PENELOPE VOGEL*+, JAYVON WHITECRANE*+ Videographer ������������������������������������������REAGAN LEBERMAN
Costumes. . . . . . . RENEE GALBRAITH, ADDISON O'KEEFE
*ACT DEBUT , +YPT DEBUT Costume Crew ������������������� BARB IMBERI, MARILYN DAVIS,

Special thanks to BRANDON JOHNSON for providing EMILY DAVIS, JACKIE BEVING,
artwork for the exhibit in the Jane West Gallery. HEATHER DARLING

JANE WEST (REDMOND) was a lover of all visual and Set Construction. . . . . . . . SANDY SULLIVAN, PAIGE TIEDE,
performing arts. Her involvement in the nurture of these SCOTT, YUILLE, BRIAN T. SCHULTZ, JULI SCHULTZ
was evident in the early efforts to procure the Capitol ERICA SCHULTZ, NATALIE SCHULTZ
Theatre building for the Aberdeen Community Theatre.
The Jane West Gallery is dedicated to her memory. ACT Advance Box Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . RIDDLE’S JEWELRY
IN THE ABERDEEN MALL: DON RESHETAR,
COURTNEY ROTT, JR., LIZ HOVENDICK,
THALIA MARTIN, MELANIE ROGERS,
KARLYLE NIELSON, JEROMY BERTSCH

Labelling Crew ��������������� JEANETTE BLACK, PAT SULLIVAN,
SANDY SULLIVAN, MARTHA MEHLHAFF,
LINDA SCHNABEL

ACT PRODUCTION STAFF
ACT artistic/managing director �������������������JAMES L. WALKER
ACT assoc. artistic/managing director. . . . BRIAN T. SCHULTZ
ACT technical director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCOTT YUILLE
ACT technical assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAIGE TIEDE
Box office manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEVEN HUBER
Marketing director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GARY DARLING
Box Office ��������������������������������������������������������� JULI SCHULTZ

ACT SPECIAL THANKS
Aberdeen Federal Credit Union, Aberdeen American News, Aberdeen
Recreation & Cultural Center, Aspire Creative Solutions, Barnett Vision
Center, Dakota Broadcasting, Hansen Video Services, Lori Harmel,
Hub City Radio, Jerry Oligmueller & Jim Walker, Pantorium Cleaners,
Pauer Sound & Music, Inc./Scott & Renita Sauer, RhodesAnderson
Insurance, Riddle’s Jewelry in the Aberdeen Mall, Nick Volk/Volk
Upholstery, Lyle & Rosemary Walker estate

THEATRE RULES The video and/or audio recording of this production is The Capitol Theatre is equipped with assistive
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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ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE Since 1980
GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES
SONG BREAKDOWN 2020 SPONSORS/SONG BREAKDOWN
2020 SEASON SPONSORS
Right Before Your Eyes.............................. Ladahlord, Company
Michael A. & Rosemary L. Duch
On Your Way Home .............................................................. James Sheila & Carlyle Richards
Michael & Barbara Evans
Right Before Your Eyes (Reprise # 1)........................ Ladahlord Bill & Karen Edwards
Sally & Ka P. Squire
Property of Spiker and Sponge .....Spiker, Sponge, Ensemble

Right Before Your Eyes (Reprise # 2)........................ Ladahlord

Shake It Up .....................................Ladahlord, James, Ensemble

Shake It Up (Reprise) ................................Ladahlord, Ensemble

There’s Money on That Tree ...........Spiker, Sponge, Ensemble

On Your Way Home (Reprise) ............................................ James

Floatin’ Along .................... Grasshopper, Ladybug, Earthworm,
Spider, Centipede, James

Floatin’ Along (Reprise) ........................Grasshopper, Ladybug,
Earthworm, Spider, Centipede, James

A Getaway for Spiker and Sponge ...................Spiker, Sponge,
Ensemble

Everywhere That You Are ................................................ Ladybug,
Grasshopper, Earthworm, Spider

Right Before Your Eyes (Reprise # 3) ....................... Ladahlord

I Got You .............................................Spiker, Sponge, Ensemble

Plump and Juicy ....................James, Earthworm, Grasshopper,
Ladybug, Spider, Centipede, Ensemble

Right Before Your Eyes (Reprise # 4)........................ Ladahlord

Welcome Home ............................................................... Company

Curtain Call ....................................................................... Company

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, JR.
is presented through special arrangement with Music
Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance
material are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

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Since 1980 EDEN BARKMEIER (Ridgley Rapscallion) JILLIAN HARMEL (Matron Nurse,
This is Eden’s proud ACT/YPT debut where Ensemble) is in 6th grade at Simmons Middle
CAST she is excited to share the stage with many School. She has recently appeared in "Bridge
new friends and her sister and brother, Ava to Terabithia." She loves acting and being in
and Jackson Rott. Eden is no stranger to the show choir. In her free time she likes to paint,
spotlight. Just ask her parents (Jennifer & draw, swim and sleep. She hopes you enjoy
Jason) if you want to hear the HUGE list of the show.
accolades she has achieved already at only 7
years old. CARMEN HUBER (Spiker) has been doing
theatre for four years now and it’s so much
MALLORY BURCKHARD (Mrs. Trotter, fun. Her favorite part of theatre is costumes.
Ensemble) is in the 7th grade and goes to She costumed her entire school play and had
Simmons Middle School. She likes volleyball, so much fun. She is very excited to play this
has two pets, and loves to sing and dance. role because it's her first ever villain.

DECLAN DARLING (Man with wallet & AMELIA HULSCHER (Bitsy Bontana,
Ensemble) is in the fourth grade at Simmons Ensemble) goes to Aberdeen Christian
Elementary. He plays baseball and basketball. School. She has a lot of nice friends. She has
Declan plays basketball for Upward and sadly enjoyed ACT and has made a lot friends at
hasn’t won any games yet. His teacher also ACT. She has loved being Bitsy Bontana.
has an affiliation with ACT. Mr. Deyo is also a Enjoy the show!
really nice and funny guy.
EILENE HULSCHER (Spider) is 13. She is
KEELY DARLING (Ensemble) likes to hang in 8th grade and goes to Aberdeen Christian
out with her family, play basketball, and to go School. She plays volleyball, basketball, track
to dance class. Keely has two dogs and no cats and trapshooting. She's been in ten SBLT
because her mom is allergic to cats. productions. She is recovering from a broken
foot. Enjoy the show!

LIAM DARLING (Karl Kreatour & ATHENA JOHNSON (Centipede) is in 7th
Ensemble) really likes to draw and create grade at Holgate Middle School. She enjoys
comic books, and also read and collect comic singing, reading and performing on stage. Her
books. He is in the 5th grade orchestra and favorite book genres are mystery and horror.
all-city chorus. Another thing he likes to do She also loves experimenting with special
is create video games on Roblox Studio and effects makeup. Athena was previously in
play with his siblings. the YPT production “In the Garden of the
Selfish Giant.”
KIANA EVANS (Bobby Bobby Cop) is a 7th
grader at Holgate Middle School. She enjoys JOEY JOHNSON (Earthworm) is a
drawing, writing, tennis, singing, piano and, 5th grader that enjoys ventriloquism and
dare we say, DRAWING! She really hopes puppeteering. He also enjoys acting and
her friend, Chloe, enjoys the show! This is taking part in the activities at the ACT. He
her YPT debut. loves spending time with his family and dog.
He also loves singing, dancing, and playing
HARPER FONDER (Buzz & Ensemble) the cello.
was most recently in “Bridge to Terabithia,”
as Maybelle Aarons. Now she in the Ensemble LUCY JONES (Chris Cryermouth,
for “James and the Giant Peach, Jr.” YAY! The Ensemble) is in the 6th grade at Aberdeen
show really came together and it’s amazing! Christian School. She has a brother and a
Enjoy the show! sister. Her sister is Irina Jones, Jack is her
pet dog and her hobbies include reading and
drawing. Lucy also plays basketball.

KYANNE GALBRAITH (Ladybug) is an IZABELLA (IZZIE) KIESZ (Another Spider,
8th grader at Holgate Middle School. She Ensemble) is in the 2nd grade at O.M. Tiffany.
enjoys drawing, singing, listening to music and Izzie is involved with Y and Upward Basketball
sleeping. Everyone has worked very hard and along with Hub City Soccer, and is a Brownie in
she has had so much fun working on this show Girl Scouts. She is in her 3rd year of Aerial Arts
so she hopes you enjoy! and recently did a showcase in Minneapolis.
She loves music and the Brown County Fair.

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JAYDEN NERDIG (Jake, Ensemble) is 8 NATALIE SCHULTZ (Billy Bobby Cop, CAST
years old and is in 2nd grade. He likes to play Ensemble) is an 8th grader at Holgate Middle CAST & CREW
basketball, go swimming, play baseball and School, enjoys playing her instruments, art
play soccer. and hanging out with her friends. She hasn’t
been in many YPT shows but loves helping
RILEY O’KEEFE (Doreen Driggles, backstage. She was excited to be in this show
Ensemble) is in 7th grade at Simmons and sing with her friends. She hopes you enjoy
Middle School. She is in Simmons Singers. the show!
She enjoys singing, dancing, playing tennis,
reading, writing, hanging out with friends and ANDREW SCHWAB (Passing Man,
playing with her dog, Louie! Go follow her pug Ensemble) was in "Aladdin, Jr." He does
on Instagram at @louiethepugs_world! She gymnastics, tap and BMX racing as well as
hopes you enjoy the show! baseball and basketball. He loves his mom and
dad and all seven of his siblings.
NOVELLA PHARRIS (Bunny Mackenzie
the Third, Ensemble) is in her first play. NICHOLAS SCHWAB (Mr. Trotter,
Novella has one cat and two rabbits. She has Ensemble) likes to play baseball and is a
always wanted to be in a play. drummer. He lives in Andover, SD. This is his
fourth YPT show. He has seven siblings: four
CHARLIE REXINGER (Passing woman, sisters and three brothers. He thinks he lives
Ensemble) is following in her brothers’, Cain a pretty good life. Hope you enjoy the play.
and Jordan, footsteps. She is a little nervous,
but, really excited to do “Jim and the Big COEN VOGEL (James) is in the 7th grade
Fruit.” When she’s not performing she’s at Simmons Middle School. Coen is in honors
dancing at the ARCC. Charlie hopes you orchestra where he plays the cello and also
enjoy the play! does show choir. He played Jesse in "Bridge
to Terabithia." He enjoys reading, writing and
AVA ROTT (Ladahlord) is an 8th grader at playing with his dogs. Anything you want to
Holgate Middle School. Her activities include know ask him after the show.
tennis, softball, show choir, band, jazz band,
student senate and dance. She has appeared EVA VOGEL (Ensemble) is in the 1st grade.
in NSU's productions of “Les Miserables” This is her first play. Her favorite part is the
and “Mary Poppins” as well as YPT and ACT flying peach. Eva plays the piano. She also
productions. She is excited to be back on has a sister and a brother in this play. She has
stage! two bulldogs.

JACKSON ROTT (Grasshopper) is an PENELOPE VOGEL (Lucille Van K.,
8th grader at Holgate Middle School. His Ensemble) is in the 3rd grade at Simmons
activities include baseball, golf, track and Elementary School. She plays piano and
field, band, jazz band, Holgate Harmony, dance. She likes to do Fischgaard short films
tap dance, hunting and Student Senate. He with her family. She loves dogs.
has appeared in YPT’s “The Little Mermaid,
Jr.” and “Godspell Jr.” along with ACT and JAYVON WHITECRANE (Willy Wonka,
NSU productions. He is excited to be back Ensemble)is a 5th grader at Mike Miller
on stage. Elementary. This is his acting debut. Jayvon
is in his fourth year with Upward Basketball.
ELSA SCHIFERL (Ida Walters, Ensemble) He loves singing, dancing and video games.
is in the 5th grade and goes to O.M. Tiffany Jayvon is excited for this experience and can’t
Elementary. She likes to act in plays because wait to try out for more roles.
it’s always so much fun, and likes to sing and
dance, too. This is her first play with her little DAISY WILLIAMS (Sponge) This is her
brother, so it’s fun to get to do it with him. biggest role yet. She wants to be a famous
author and does pretty well in school. She
HAYDLER SCHIFERL (Joe, Ensemble) is enjoys playing piano and video games. The
in 2nd grade at O.M. Tiffany Elementary. He cast put a lot of work into this, so enjoy! And
enjoys this play because of the catchy tunes to Lulah, Saki, Mugi, Fuu…Mommy loves
and the different scenes they get to do. He you!!
especially loves his line!

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Since 1980 IRINA JONES (Assistant director/stage MARY MARION (Musical director).
manager) is a freshman at Aberdeen Christian Retired from 38 years of teaching, she
CREW School. This is her first time being a stage works as musical director for the Aberdeen
CAST & CREW manager and she really likes it so far. She has Community Theatre, accompanies the
an older brother and a younger sister and a voice studios at Northern State University
dog named Jack. and is rehearsal pianist/musical director for
Northern musical theatre. Mary teaches
ADDISON O'KEEFE (Costumes) is in private piano and is music director at St.
7th grade at Simmons Middle School. She Mark’s Episcopal Church. Mary is married
enjoys acting as well as costuming and has to husband Mark with two grown children
been in previous shows. She participates in and three precious grandchildren!
tennis, show choir, vocal, orchestra, band,
school plays and many more activities. She JENNIFER RING (Choreographer)
is glad that she gets the opportunity to help is an alum of NSU and USD. She has
out this big cast and be able to do costumes. been involved with dance her entire life
She hopes you enjoy the show! and continues to share this love through
choreography and teaching at the ARCC
LILY WILLIAMS (Light board operator) and NSU. She is a physical therapist who
Lily is a freshman student at Central High utilizes her knowledge to help dancers
School. At school she does debate and rehabilitate injuries and perform to the
marching band, but she’s glad to be back at best of their abilities. This is her first time
ACT. She started doing YPT five years ago, choreographing for ACT's Young People's
and hopes to keep doing it for another five Theatre. She enjoys spending time with
years. her husband and their three daughters and
continues to pursue dance related education
RENEE GALBRAITH (Costumer), and certifications.
Originally from Salem, SD, Renee is married
with four children, three of which are still in MORGAN WILSON (Choreographer) A
school. She majored in photography at the junior majoring in Musical Theatre, Morgan
Academy of Art University: San Francisco is an actor/stage manager at NSU. She is
online. She enjoys anything that allows her currently working on her 12th collegiate
to be creative and artistic such as costumes, production, playing The Girl in "Lasso of
props and everything in between! Truth." Morgan made her debut at ACT last
summer as Sophie Sheridan in "Mamma
BRIAN T. SCHULTZ (Director, Assoc. Mia!" She hopes you enjoy this fun show!
Artistic/Managing Director)) resides in
Aberdeen with his wife, Juli, and two daughters. DIANE LEITHEISER (Props mistress) has
His is also ACT’s associate artistic/managing volunteered at ACT for nine years. Diane
director and SBLT’s artistic director. Schultz was last seen on stage as Rosie in “Mamma
received Best Supporting Actor in the AACT Mia!” Diane keeps busy, off stage, teaching at
2009 national festival for his role as Russ Simmons Middle School, directing the SMS
Renner in ACT’s “How to Talk Minnesotan: play, chasing her nieces and nephews, quilting
The Musical” and Comprehensive Creativity in and travelling.
the 2013 AACT Region V festival for his work
on “The Top Job!” After winning first place in RYAN SCOTT YUILLE (Technical
the 2015 South Dakota State Chili CookOff, director) comes to ACT from many years
he competed in the World Chili CookOff in in studio and touring production settings.
Reno, NV in fall 2015. A graduate of the Yale School of Drama,
Scott is a member of IATSE Local 919,
JAMES L. WALKER (Artistic/Managing (Vermont) and USITT. Beyond theatre,
Director) is an Aberdeen native. He has Scott was an FX carpenter on the films
acted, directed and adjudicated professionally ‘Siege’, ‘Rosewood’ and ‘Speed’. TV credits
for more than 37 years and has been ACT’s include three years as a gaffer on ‘As the
artistic/managing director for 35 years. He World Turns’. As an educator Scott was
has earned numerous directing and scenic formerly the Production Manager at the
design awards. Jim was appointed by the American University in Cairo, Egypt and
governor to the South Dakota Arts Council Morgan State University in Baltimore.
in 2008, formerly serving as chair. Jim is also Scott is excited to join the ACT family and
a member of the national board of directors the Aberdeen community. Go Wolves!
of the American Association of Community
Theatre and currently serves on the Executive
Committee as Vice President for Festivals. In
June 2015 he received the prestigious AACT
Fellow Award.

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Since 1980

2019 ACTIE AWARD WINNERS
CAST & CREW/2019 ACTIE AWARD WINNERS

2019 ACT’s ACTie Award Winners
Front Row L to R: Tony Kollman, Diane Leitheiser, Erica Schultz and Mary Marion. Back Row L to R: Sandy Sullivan, Courtney Rott, Jr. and
Warren Redmond

2019 ACT’s ACTie Award Winners
Front Row L to R: Morgan Wilson, Pauer Sound & Music, Inc., and Vicki Lusk

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Since 1980 CONNECT

2020 SEASON SCHEDULE

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, Jr. - Connecting the magic Bill W.
DrA. NBDob
of theater with Roald Dahl's beloved classic, join James and
his insect friends as they take an amazing journey across the BILL W. AND DR. BOB - An inspiring - and often humorous - true

ocean. story of human connection, meet the two men who pioneered Alcoholics
Auditions*: January 13 & 14 at 6:00 PM Anonymous, and their supporting wives, who founded Al-Anon.

Target Dates*: March 4-7 at 7:30 PM, March 8 at 2:30 PM Auditions*: March 9-10 at 7:00 PM
Target Dates*: April 22-25 at 7:30 PM, April 26 at 2:30 PM

ERMA BOMBECK: AT WIT's END - Connect for an evening with STEEL MAGNOLIAS - This hilarious and touching play for six women

one of America's favorite writers and humorists, as she shares tales is set in a Louisiana beauty parlor. Through four scenes spanning three
of suburbia, establishing a career, and other behind-the-scenes years, the staff and customers engage in small-town gossip; but where
stories. emerges deep connections, strength, and purposefulness as Shelby - a
diabetic - faces multiple obstacles related to her condition.
Auditions*: June 15 & 16 at 7:00 PM
Target Dates*: July 22-25 at 7:30 PM, July 26 at 2:30 PM Auditions*: July 27 & 28 at 7:00 PM
Target Dates*: Sept. 9-12 at 7:30 PM, Sept. 13 at 2:30 PM

MOVIES SHOWN TICKETS
NIGHTLY AT 7PM
& SUNDAY AT 2PM $9

415 S. MAIN ST. | ABERDEEN, SD | 226-5494 |

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With the theater. Other 2020 Shows Since 1980
with each other.
Not a part of the 2020 Season Subscription
415 S. MAIN ST., ABERDEEN, SD
605-225-2228 [email protected] IncReoandDesrree'sqaTumheesanttreialPerfJo-armFendein.bTh3e.at11er B
WWW.ABERDEENCOMMUNITYTHEATRE.COM
March
27-29

Directed by Paige Tiede

MATILDA THE MUSICAL - Where volunteers and patrons of all August
7-9
ages come together in the fantastic story of an extraordinary girl who,
armed with a vivid imagination and sharp mind, dares to take a stand Directed by GARY DARLING
and change her own destiny.
The Bible Oct.
Auditions*: April 19 & 20 at 7:00 PM 9-11
Target Dates*: June 9-13 at 7:30 PM, June 14 at 2:30 PM ...In 30 minutes or less

ELF! THE MUSICAL - Ending our season with the hit musical based Events

on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy FISCHGAARD SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
follows Buddy the elf on his quest to connect with his true identity. - The Fischgaard Short Film Project

Auditions*: October 5 & 6 at 7:00 PM takes place once a year in Aberdeen,
Target Dates*: Nov. 11-14 at 7:30 PM, Nov. 15 at 2:30 PM South Dakota. Its mission is to motivate
independent filmmakers and to enhance
Nov.19-22 at 7:30 PM, Nov.23 at 2:30 PM film as art in South Dakota. During the
competition, filmmaking teams create
*All shows & dates subject to change depending on performance rights & volunteer availability. a movie - writing, shooting and editing
a four to seven minute film - all in one
weekend.

Feb. 14-16

POPCORN SD FILM FESTIVAL - South
AND POP
AVAILABLE! Dakota’s premiere film event
returns for its 14th year season. (A
WWW.CAPITOLCINEMA.NET major event of ACT’s subsidiary,
Capitol Cinema; not part of ACT’s
season subscription.)

SEPT. 17-20

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Since 1980 ADD YOUR NAME Do you have or know a child who is a class clown
TO THIS LIST or always putting on a play? Contact YPT at
YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE CONTRIBUTING SUPPORT BY BECOMING (605) 225-2228 or [email protected] to have that child’s
A YPT name added to our mailing list and get him or her
SUPPORTER. involved in our fun, educational theater activities.

SPONSOR $1,000 & UP LEADING ACTOR 2019 YPT’s
American News $120 - $239 production
Dacotah Bank Bonnie Bitz of “Bridge to
Michael & Barbara Evans Scott Gohn Terabithia”
John & Laurie Schwan Larry & Margaret Wild L to R: Elsa
Schiferl as
DIRECTOR $500 - $999 SUPPORTING ACTOR Leslie Burke,
Jayne Herther $60 - $119 Harper Fonder
Denise Dulik as May Belle
CO-STAR $240 - $499 Thomas & Marcia Gohn Aarons, and
Hansen Video Services Roger & Karen Coen Vogel as
NorthWestern Energy Jess Aarons.
Pauer Sound & Music Youngman
Safety Service, Inc. /

Jeff & Michelle Walth
Woodman Refrigeration

/ John & Ramona
Woodman

You can become a Young People's
Theatre supporter by making a

contribution. Please see the back
cover of this program for more

information on how to help invest
in the lives of these wonderfully
talented children.

GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY THEATER!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

Production Volunteer Opportunities Non-Production Volunteer Opportunities

ACTING: onstage roles. OFFICE ASSISTANCE: assist in maintaining regular office
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 INFORMATIONSince 1980

PHONE (605) 225-2228 FAX (605) 226-5494 15

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
system, which transmits sound to hearing aids with variety of films in Theatre B at the Capitol
Theatre at 7 p.m. nightly, year-round with a
T-coils. Those without hearing aids or without T-coils matinee at 2 p.m. on Sundays. To be placed
on the Capitol Cinema mailing list, contact
may check out an assistive listening device. Ask Switch hearing us at (605) 226-5494 or CapitolCinema@
aid to T-coil nvc.net. Having your address only on ACT’s
an usher for details or go to the Jane West Gallery mailing list doesn’t guarantee you will receive information on all
to check one out. You will need a driver’s license Cinema 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.

COMING UP to the Capitol Theatre main stage!
Bill W.
Directed by DrA. NBDob 2nd 2020
Paige Tiede Main Stage

Not a part of the 2020 season Show

March 27th-28th at 7:30 PM
and March 29th at 2:30 PM. An inspiring - and often humorous - true story of human connection,
meet the two men who pioneered Alcoholics Anonymous, and their
Written by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron supporting wives, who founded Al-Anon.
Based on the book by Ilene Beckerman
Auditions: March 9-10 at 7:00 PM
ACT subscribers - $10, Adults - $12 advance, $14 door Target Dates: April 22-25 at 7:30 PM, April 26 at 2:30 PM
Some adult content, parental discretion advised.

Become a YPT

Contributing Member

YPT has been around since 1991 and has
engaged thousands upon thousands of young
people onstage, backstage or from the audience.
Thanks to your generosity, YPT has one of the
lowest participation costs in the country and we
are able to offer scholarships so that nobody is
turned away because of financial need. You are
a crucial part of keeping YPT accessible to
everybody.

PLEASE

CONTRIBUTE TODAY!

EVERY DOLLAR MAKES A DIFFERENCE.
$15 WILL PAY FOR ONE SCRIPT
FOR ONE ACTOR.

$45 WILL PAY FOR ONE SCHOLARSHIP
FOR ONE

STUDENT TO PARTICIPATE
IN ONE YPT SHOW.

$150 WILL PAY FOR THE
NON-MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

RIGHTS FOR A SHOW.

We would like to list you as one of YPT’s
supporters in this season’s YPT and main stage
ACT programs. Because no tickets are included
with this contribution, it is tax deductible. Thanks
so much for your support of Aberdeen area youth.
Sincerely yours,

Brian T. Schultz,
ACT Associate Artistic/Managing Director

CLIP AND MAIL TO
ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE
PO BOX 813, ABERDEEN, SD 57402-0813