Terabithia Program

CAPITOL 2019 SEASON

ABERDEEN ABERDEEN your passion.
your theatre.
COMMUNITY THEATRE
THEATRE PRESENTS
COMMUNITY

OCT. 16-20, 2019

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

ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE

ABERDEENCOMMUNIT Y THEATRE.COM

CAPITOL FROM THE ARTISTIC/MANAGING DIRECTOR

ABERDEEN Welcome to ACT’s Young People’s Theatre (YPT)
production on the main stage for 2019, “Bridge to Teribithia.”
COMMUNITY THEATRE Thank you for supporting ACT through its YPT program. We
are proud of these young people and this year we have a
BOARD OF DIRECTORS few adults in the cast as well. We hope you appreciate and
Warren Redmond, President enjoy the talented cast in this production. More than 40
Linda Peterson, Vice-President young people auditioned for Brian Schultz, ACT’s education
Linda Bartholomew, Treasurer director, just one of the hats he wears here; another is also
Kathy Stuck, Secretary director of this production. Although we could not cast everyone who tried out, we
sincerely appreciate all the people, youth and adult, who came to audition. And of
MEMBERS AT LARGE course, we thank this talented cast and crew of 22 on stage for this performance.
Linda Batteen, Barb Evans, Dave Nikolas ACT and its Young People’s Theatre is dependent on annual contributions to
and Vicki Lust support these productions and all the programming for youth and adults. Please
Rory King, Legal Counsel consider making a contribution to support their efforts. See the back page of the
program for contribution details.
STAFF ACT’s next production will be a holiday-themed event, “All is Calm: The Christmas
James L. Walker, Artistic/Managing Director Truce of 1914,” which is an a cappella men’s musical retelling of a heartwarming,
Brian T. Schultz, Associate Artistic/Managing Director impromptu true event about a cease-fire on Christmas Eve during WWI. A true
Gary Darling, Design and Marketing Director Christmas story about the important things in life and the true meaning of the
Steven Huber, Financial and Box Office Manager season and what can happen when people talk and come together. A story of
Barry Jaked, Technical Director a different era, but something we could use more of in this day and age. Don’t
Paige Tiede, Technical Assistant miss this beautiful, touching musical to start this holiday season. The show runs
November 20-24. Tickets go on sale to ACT subscribers October 29th -- in just
ACT is a proud a couple of weeks - and to the public November 4th. Please join us
member of Thanks again for your continued support. We cannot do local theater events,
for youth or adults without your annual contributions and attendance at each
the American production. Thank you again and please help, if you can, by supporting these
Association volunteers with a contribution today. Thanks again for coming.
of Community
FROM THE DIRECTOR
Theatre
[email protected] Welcome to our Young People’s Theatre production
www.aact.org of “Bridge to Terabithia.” It is such a privilege to have our
outstanding young theater students perform as part of your
Interested in acting or ACT season.
directing but don’t have
a lot of time? Have a I came across this script on a suggestion from a YPT
great script you’d love to student. Then, coincidentally, I came home one day and
see on stage? Contact saw my wife and daughters watching the film version on
ACT at (605) 225-2228 Netflix. Turns out this story is really quite well-known, and
or [email protected] that I must have been one of the few people who had never read the book nor
seen either of the two film adaptations. I still haven’t seen either film… I prefer
Support is provided with tackling a script with a blank slate.
funds from the State of At its heart, this story is about best friends and what they give each other. I still
South Dakota through the remember quite vividly the very best friends of my youth; the times we shared and
Department of Tourism and how we felt about each other. What sticks out is how much I really loved them.
State Development and As you watch the show, hopefully your mind drifts back to special moments you’ve
the National Endowment shared with your best friends over the years.
I’d like to thank the cast, crew and parents for all their time, talent and hard work
for the Arts getting this production mounted. It takes a tremendous amount of discipline and
dedication to get a production ready for your ACT mainstage season, and I am
Office of Arts • 800 Governors Drive • Pierre, SD 57501-2294 so proud of the efforts of these young people.
www.sdarts.org • 605-773-3131 • In State 800-423-6665 A special shout-out to the grownups who have chosen to join me on this
adventure – both onstage and behind-the-scenes. Where so many adults prefer
DONALD H. HALL, not be involved with youth theater, having them onboard is immensely valuable.
1925-2008 Not only do the kids have more role models to work with; but, invariably, the
grownups end up learning as much as the students do! I encourage each and
Co-Founder of ACT every one of you to consider ‘getting into the ACT’ by participating in either an
adult or youth ACT or YPT production. I promise, you’ll be amazed at what we’re
Honoree of ACT’s Donald all able to accomplish together; it’s truly something magical!
H. Hall Scholarship, Thanks again for coming!
assisting ACT volunteers
attending NSU. For more
information or to contribute
to this scholarship
endowment fund, contact
ACT at (605) 225-2228.

2

ACT gratefully acknowledges the following organizations and individuals for gifts and pledges received 2019 CONTRIBUTING SUPPORT
for the 2019 season.

Your Contributing Support is essential to managing the daily operating costs of the Capitol 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.

SPONSOR Gail Erdmann Ellen Melius Jeff & Marcia Sveen
$2,500 AND UP Charity Lunch Group / Craig & Irene Mickelson Pat Troske
3M James & Janice Moore Rory & Ginny Troske
American News Rodney & Glenna Fouberg Nancy Nelson Marcia Wagner
Interior Design Concepts / Lonald & Marva Gellhaus Sharon Nikolas Kae Weigel
Dana & Becky Guffin Tim & Eileen Nikolas Deborah Wood
Dave Arlt Carmel Heyd Angie Osterman James Zeman
Dacotah Bank JDH Construction Inc. Dr. Steve & Cec Peters James & Eileen Zimmerman
Jennifer Daly Amy Kessler Muriel Pigors FRIEND
Ophthalmology Associates / Julie & Carson Larson Eldon & Donna Reich $50 - $74
Michael & Sandra Levsen Barbara Scott Aberdeen Family YMCA
Dr. John Bormes MD & Kraig Schlaht & Shafer Farms, Inc. / Darian & Kimberly Browning
Dr. Curt Wischmeier MD Judy Bulian
Michael & Rosemary Duch Teresa Levsen-Garofalo Dianna Shafer Paulette Callen
Bill & Karen Edwards Loren & Linda Locken David & Rubye Siemon Gordon & Jeanne Campbell
Michael & Barbara Evans Jerald & Marlene Loebs George P & Sandy Sullivan LeAnn Conn
Kurt & Mikki Permann Olive Lovett Tri-State Water Donald & Vicki Eimers
Quality Quick Print Nancy Miller Dan & Susan VanDover Dolly Evans
Sheila & Carlyle Richards Dave & Cindy Nikolas Vince & Gita Webb Beth Fischer
Riddle's Jewelry Northern Valley Communications Brenda Weishaar Wayne Fischer
Sally & Ka Squire NorthWestern Energy Larry & Margaret Wild Michael Garofalo
Gene & Laurie Oban Dwight & Fran Wookey Russell & Marilyn Gramlow
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Jerry Oligmueller & Roger & Karen Youngman Joanne Graves
$1,500 - $2,499 PATRON Ben & Inez Grismer
Ron & Norma Jarrett James L. Walker $75 - $124 Carol Gruba
PRODUCER Julie Poeppel Mary Amacher Cherie Heinz-Shishnia
$1,000 - $1,499 Marge Rosin Delores Anderson Stacey Hepola
Jeff Catron Safety Service, Inc. Gary Bachman Shannon Imberi-O'Keefe
Bruce & Barb Cutler Gary & Kay Sandquist Linda Bartholomew Steve & Marjorie Kasier
Scott Gohn Pauer Sound & Music / Betty Beyer Scott & Kim Kram
Harvey & Cynthia Jewett John & Patty Beyers Mary Kusler
Kendall & Linda Peterson Scott & Renita Sauer Brett Binger Dee Lauinger
Reed & Ann Rasmussen Diane Swenson Mike & Kathy Brumbaugh Enno & Kileen Limvere
Dee Anna & Norg Sanderson Kerry Swingler Marilyn Burckhard Chad Locken
Jim & Tracy Thares Virginia Tobin Roger & Beth Deiter Lavonne Miller
Allen & Joyce Walter Dr. David & Marlyn Wachs Karen Devine Vitor & Linda Mitzel
Woodman Refrigeration / Craig & Mary Walth Linda DeWalt John Parsons
Robert & Lorene Webb Jim & Brenda Diede Gloria Pharis
John & Ramona Woodman Dan Yurgaitis Maxine Dinger Roland & Rita Pond
THEATRE ANGEL SUSTAINER Dorothy Dockter Bea & Herschel Premack
$525 - $999 $125 - $274 Janice Frink Paulette Preszler
Pantorium Cleaners / Dale Bain Mark & Caroline Bain Bob & Gail Gauer Marlene Seeklander
DeHoet Farm Inc. / Rhoda Berkley Terry & Cheryl Geisler Sharon Stroschein
Gayle & Roger Bortnem Tim & Nyla Gooding Donald & Lois Swain
Tyson & Lindsey DeHoet Jerry & Susan Brick Lynn Hanson Donna Swanhorst
Jeff & Kathy Eisenbeisz Colleen Callum Jim & Barb Hundstad Jean Wik
Emily Guhin Dawn Deal Dahle Owen Jones & Joan Kelly Idella Wilson
Hansen Video Services / Doug & Anita Eilers James & JoAnn Kokales Wilma Zimmerman
Rod & Vicki Evans Rod & Cyrece Kono
Wayne Hansen Rodney & Glenna Fouberg Laura Kramp 2018 ACT’s production
Hub City Radio Robert & Erin Fouberg Angie Lorenz of “Wit” L to R: Carleen
Rees & Bonnie Mielke Bari Fritz Maureen Malsom Jaspers as Vivian Bearing
Debra Fickett & Garet Mohr RAM Housing Specialists, Inc. / Jaime Matthews and Jaci Wicks as
Janis Pearson Lisa McNelly Susie Monohan, RN.
Lois Sollie Rich & Teri Galbraith Margie & Pat Moore
Lyle Walker Sarathi & Sanjeevi Giridhar Michael Muellenberg
Kathleen Webb Thomas & Marcia Gohn Bob & Evelyn Pond
Max & Heidi Williams Shirley Gossmann Carol Raap
Ken & Camille Wolff Doris Graeber Elodie Schmierer
Merlin & Mary Worlie Pat James Dennis & Arly Schnabel
BENEFACTOR Fr. David Janes Lila Schwalbe
$275 - $524 Rebecca Jeschke Donna Seaton
Linda & Harvey Aman Mavis Kirschenmann D & M Smeins Farms, Inc. /
Cynthia Baumann Karen Lane
Kent & Susan Edson Brenda Lanphere Doug & Mary Smeins
Eve Larson Jayne Stearns
Paul & Katie Leon Charlann Suel
Mark & Mary Marion
McQuillen Creative Group, Inc. /

Troy McQuillen

3

2019 VIP SUBSCRIBERS

2018 ACT’s production of “BINGO! The Winning Musical”
L to R: Jennifer Barkmeier as Honey, Aysia Eggena as Patsy, Michelle Schaunaman as Alison and Lori Harmel as Vern.

2019 VIP SUBSCRIBERS Bonita Dolney Carla Grimsrud Melvin & Virginia Kessler
Michael & Rosemary Duch Chuck & Wendy Gugel James & JoAnn Kokales
Richard & Sharlene Geoff & Cathy Durst Laurie Hadrick Rod & Cyrece Kono
Anderson Linda Dykema CorTrust Bank / James & Lynn Kreber
Kent & Susan Edson Earl & LaVonne Kruse
Dennis & Linda Batteen Bill & Karen Edwards Mark & Jeanette Hahler Barbara Kuske
Deb Dugan & Tim Baxter Bob Eickhoff Phyllis Halvorson Ray & Cyndy Larson
Robert & Judith Beadle Eide Bailly, LLP Phyllis Halvorson Dee Lauinger
John & Patty Beyers Doug & Anita Eilers Kathy Harmel Jim & Carol Leach
Phyllis Biegler Jeff & Kathy Eisenbeisz Nancy Harrison Michael & Sandra Levsen
Sheila & Dwayn Blomster Wanda Emery Mark & Janice Hedges Kraig Schlaht & Teresa
Mike & Kathy Brumbaugh John & Cathy Emmett Jeff Hendricks
Judy Bulian Sandra Erdahl Michael Herman Levsen-Garofalo
Dwain & Judy Buntrock Michael & Barbara Evans Janet Hilgemann Loren & Linda Locken
Colleen Callum Mary Filbert Chuck & Peggy Hogg Jerald & Marlene Loebs
Mary Campbell Margaret Forseth Marian Holty Noel & Terrie Martens
Gordon & Jeanne Campbell RAM Housing Specialists, Inc. Jim & Barb Hundstad Jeanette McCloud
Tony & Joyce Casanova Larry & Deb Ihde Donna & Dean Mehlhaff
Jeff Catron / Rich & Teri Galbraith Allan Jacobson David & Maria Meyer
Bruce & Barb Cutler Dee Anne Gall Harvey & Cynthia Jewett Lavonne Miller
Dacotah Bank Bill & Jodi Gerdes Charlene Johnson Katherine Moen
James & Violet Dafnis David & Erin Giovannini Norman Keeler Merle & Janice Mohr
Dawn Deal Dahle Great Western Bank Owen Jones & Joan Kelly Debra Fickett & Garet Mohr
Karen Devine

4

2019 VIP SUBSCRIBERS (CONTINUED)

2018 ACT’s production of “Jesus Christ Superstar”
L to R: MacKinley Bruemmer as Annas, Matthew Harmel as Caiaphas, Chris Anderson as soldier, Eli Corbett as Jesus Christ, and
Fred Hemke as soldier.

Mark & Lynn Murphy Georgia Ramos Kay Vikander Robert & Lorene Webb
Linda Mutsch Reed & Ann Rasmussen Wanda Wagemann Vince & Gita Webb
Anna NagelLoren & Linda Warren & LeAnne Redmond Marcia Wagner Wells Fargo
Robert Voyles & Laura Rettig Mary Walker Dr. Curt & Sue Wischmeier
Locken Sheila & Carlyle Richards Jim Walker Ken & Camille Wolff
Jerald & Marlene Loebs Randy & Cheryl Robinson Lyle Walker Verneda Wolff
Tom & Becky Malchow Russell & Sheila Rook Allen & Joyce Walter Woodman Refrigeration /
Noel & Terrie Martens Mary & Monte Rowen Horace & Donna Walter
Jeanette McCloud Elynor Rud Angie Walth John & Ramona Woodman
Donna & Dean Mehlhaff Dennis & Inez Ryan Kelly Weaver Dwight & Fran Wookey
David & Maria Meyer Georgia Schaefer
Lavonne Miller Ron & Bernadette Schmidt 2018 ACT’s production of “Sanders Family Christmas”
Katherine Moen Dennis & Arly Schnabel L to R: Diane Leitheiser as Vera Sanders, Haven Brunes as
Merle & Janice Mohr Sid & Pat Schroeder Denise Sanders, Austin Vetter as Stanley Sanders, Isabella
Debra Fickett & Garet Mohr John & Carol Schuck Seaton as June Sanders, Brian T. Schultz as Burl Sanders,
Mark & Lynn Murphy Shafer Farms, Inc. / and Tylan Glover as Dennis Sanders.
Linda Mutsch
Anna Nagel Dianna Shafer
Dave & Cindy Nikolas Yevonne Siefken
Philip “Flip” & Evelyn Nikolas D & M Smeins Farms, Inc. /
Peggy Oberle
Jerry Oligmueller Doug & Mary Smeins
Ann Paradise Cindy Holler & Allen Soulek
Sharon Paranto Sally & Ka Squire Patrick
Anita Patterson
Janis Pearson Steele
Stacey Pence Bill & Penny Stolle
Dr. Steve & Cec Peters George P & Sandy Sullivan
Alice Jean Peterson Jeff & Marcia Sveen
Kendall & Linda Peterson Douglas Thompson
Muriel Pigors Virginia Tobin
John & Nancy Vander Hoek
Dan & Susan VanDover

5

ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS Book by Katherine Paterson
and Stephanie S. Tolan.
Music by Steve Liebman

Based on the Novel, BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA, by Katherine Paterson
Piano/Synthesizer arrangement by Scott Kasbaum

Premier Production by STAGE ONE, The Louisville Children’s Theatre, October 1, 1990

CAST CREW
Jesse Aarons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COEN VOGEL Director/Set Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRIAN T. SCHULTZ
Leslie Burke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELSA SCHIFERL* Lighting Design/Technical Director ����������������BARRY JAKED
May Belle Aarons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HARPER FONDER* Sound Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRIAN T. SCHULTZ
Brenda Aarons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAISY WILLIAMS* Asst. Director/Stage Manager �����������������������ERICA SCHULTZ
Mrs. Aarons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELIZABETH SCHIFERL Rehearsal Pianist ��������������������������� JENNIFER BARKMEIER
Mr. Aarons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GARY DARLING Accompaniment Tracks ����������������������������������MARY MARION,
Gary Fulcher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LEVI ATKINS
Janice Avery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IRINA JONES* BRIAN T. SCHULTZ
Miss Edmunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JENNIFER BARKMEIER Set Running Crew . . . . . . DECLAN DARLING, LUCY JONES
5th Graders. . . LANDON BARSTAD*, LOGAN CYBULSKI*, Light board operator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LIAM DARLING
Sound board operator ��������������������������������������PAIGE TIEDE
JILLIAN HARMEL, EVA HINKLE, JOEY JOHNSON*, Props. . . . . . . . . . . . . ERICA SCHULTZ, NATALIE SCHULTZ
ADDISON O'KEEFE*, RILEY O'KEEFE*, Costumes ��������������� MEGAN HINKLE, RENEE GALBRAITH
JORDAN REXINGER* Costume Crew. . . . . . . BARB IMBERI, ADDISON O'KEEFE
Videographer ���������������������������������������������������LIAM DARLING
*Denotes Mainstage Debut, Denotes YPT Debut Set Construction. . . . . . . . . . . BARRY JAKED, PAIGE TIEDE,

ACT PRODUCTION STAFF BRIAN T. SCHULTZ, KEELY DARLING,
ACT artistic/managing director �����������������JAMES L. WALKER DECLAN DARLING, SANDY SULLIVAN
ACT assoc. artistic/managing director. . BRIAN T. SCHULTZ ACT Advance Box Office. . . . . . . . . . . . RIDDLE’S JEWELRY
ACT technical director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BARRY JAKED IN THE ABERDEEN MALL: DON RESHETAR,
ACT technical assistant ������������������������������������PAIGE TIEDE COURTNEY ROTT, JR., LIZ HOVENDICK,
Box office manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEVEN HUBER
Marketing director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GARY DARLING THALIA MARTIN, JEROMY BERTSCH
Box Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JULI SCHULTZ Labelling Crew �������� BRENDA LANPHERE, BARB IMBERI,
House Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOHN SCHWAB
MARGARET WILD, LINDA SCHNABEL,
ACT SPECIAL THANKS DAN MCQUILLEN, VOLUNTEERS FROM MIDCO
Aberdeen Federal Credit Union, Aberdeen American News, Dave
Arlt/Interior Design Concepts, Aspire Creative Solutions, Dakota Special thanks to KATIE OLSON for providing artwork for
Broadcasting, Engel Music, Ashley Guest-Cusick, Hansen Video the exhibit in the Jane West Gallery.
Services, Hub City Radio, Joelle Lien, Malchow’s, Bethe Martian, Jerry
Oligmueller & Jim Walker, Pantorium Cleaners, Ashley Seeklander, JANE WEST (REDMOND) was a lover of all visual and
Pauer Sound & Music, RhodesAnderson Insurance, Riddle’s Jewelry
in the Aberdeen Mall, Pat & Sandy Sullivan, Nick Volk/Volk Upholstery, performing arts. Her involvement in the nurture of these
Lyle & Rosemary Walker Estate
was evident in the early efforts to procure the Capitol

Theatre building for the Aberdeen Community Theatre.

The Jane West Gallery is dedicated to her memory.

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

6

SCENES / SONGS ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE
GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES
Run, Run ACT 1 2019 SPONSORS/CAST & CREW
Jesse 2019 SEASON SPONSORS

Run, Run Jesse, Leslie, 5th Graders Michael A. & Rosemary L. Duch
Bill & Karen Edwards
Differences Miss Edmunds, 5th Graders
Michael & Barbara Evans
Intro into Terabithia Leslie Warren & LeAnne Redmond

Terabithia Leslie, Jesse Sheila & Carlyle Richards
Sally & Ka P. Squire
Janice Avery Leslie, Jesse
7
Spirits of the Grove Leslie, Jesse

There will be a 15 minute intermission.
Concessions are available in the Jane West Gallery.

ACT 2

Sword Fight Song Leslie, Jesse

Dandelion Jesse, Leslie

Afraid Jesse

Terabithia/Afraid Leslie, Jesse
Counterpoint

Afraid Reprise Jesse

Intro to Dandelion Reprise Jesse

Terabithia Reprise - Finale Jesse, Cast

“Bridge to Terabithia” is presented by
Special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.,

a Concord Theatricals Company

CAST

LEVI ATKINS (Gary Fulcher) is a 6th
grade student at Simmons Middle
School. This is his second show with
ACT following his performance in
“The Little Mermaid." He participates
in Storybook Land Theatre. He enjoys
show choir, reading, sports and talking.
He has a bit of acting experience having
performed in Storybook Land Theatre’s
“Hansel and Gretel." He loves to write
stories about sports.

JENNIFER BARKMEIER (Miss
Edmunds) is a 25-year ACT veteran.
Favorite roles: Nancy (Oliver!); June
(Gypsy); Ula (Producers); Velma Von
Tussle (Hairspray); Delores (Sister
Act). As well as playing a music teacher,
Jennifer is a music and art teacher in real-
life in Warner. She thanks her husband,
Jason, and her family for supporting her
artistic endeavors. She credits “Bridge
to Terabithia” as the first “real” book she
ever read in the 5th grade.

CAST & CREW LANDON BARSTAD (5th Grader) is an ADDISON O'KEEFE (5th Grader) is
11 year old, 5th grade student at Lincoln a 7th grade student at Simmons Middle
Elementary and lives in Aberdeen with School. She participates in Simmons
his mom and dad and 3 older sisters. He Singers, school plays, student senate and
enjoys playing with his dog, Bear, drawing, more. She enjoys music and participating
Legos, singing, dancing, acting, riding his in as much as she can. She enjoys acting
bicycle, and is active in Cub Scouts. He is and hopes she can be in future shows.
a proud member of the All-City Choir. This She hopes you will enjoy the show.
past summer he was in the Wild Bill shoot-
out play in downtown Deadwood, SD. RILEY O'KEEFE (5th Grader) is a
7th grade student at Simmons Middle
LOGAN CYBULSKI (5th Grader) is in School. She is involved in band, orchestra,
the 7th grade. He likes to read, draw and Simmons Singers, tennis and dance. She
many other things. enjoys singing, reading and watching
Netflix.
GARY DARLING (Mr. Aarons) is the
Marketing Director for the Aberdeen JORDAN REXINGER (5th Grader)
Community Theatre. He actually built the enjoys sports. Jordan’s favorite school
program you are reading. He wants to activity is playing the violin in the orchestra.
thank his lovely wife and three wonderful
kids for their support. Enjoy the show! ELIZABETH SCHIFERL (Mrs. Aarons)
is a 2nd grade teacher at O.M. Tiffany. She
HARPER FONDER (May Belle Aarons) is married to Brock and mother to Elsa and
is a 4th grade student at Trinity Lutheran Haydler. She says it is special to do this
Elementary School. She enjoys ballet and play with her daughter.
writing stories.

JILLIAN HARMEL (5th Grader) is a ELSA SCHIFERL (Leslie Burke) has
6th grade student at Simmons Middle acted previously in two small plays. This
School. She has previously appeared in is her first “big” play. This is her first role
"The Little Mermaid" and was in the crew as a main character. Her parents are Brock
for "Aladdin." She enjoys show choir, and Elizabeth and has one brother. Elsa is
swimming and reading. Her parents a 5th grade student at O.M. Tiffany.
are Lori and Matthew Harmel and has a
brother, Gabe, who is in the 8th grade. COEN VOGEL (Jesse Aarons) is a 7th
grade student at Simmons Middle School.
EVA HINKLE (5th Grader) is a 6th grade He enjoys being onstage performing,
student at Simmons Middle School. She reading, and science. His favorite author is
enjoys reading and theater. Her favorite Rick Riordan. His favorite science subject
book series is Harry Potter. She has is biology. He plays the cello and is in
enjoyed participating in other YPT shows. show choir and also practices tae kwon
She has a cat named Steve and a dog do. There is more, but, he’s not telling.
named Saide.

JOEY JOHNSON (5th Grader) enjoys DAISY WILLIAMS (Brenda Aarons)
playing with puppets and his dog. He enjoys listening to 80s rock music and
enjoys board games and hanging out drawing. She is very excited about being
with his family and watching TV. He was a part of this production. She especially
in YPT's “Painted Rain." wants to thank all of her friends who have
been supportive throughout this whole
IRINA JONES (Janice Avery) is a 9th experience. “Subscribe to my channel:
grader at Aberdeen Christian School. She Daisy Williams…I just had to plug my
plays the flute in her school’s Chamber Youtube. Hi Talulah!”
Band. She is the middle child of three with
an older brother, Wesley, and a younger
sister, Lucy. She has a dog named Jack
and a guinea pig named Cinder.

8

CREW RENEE GALBRAITH (Costumer), CAST & CREW/2018 ACTIE AWARD WINNERS
Originally from Salem, SD, Renee is CAST & CREW
ERICA SCHULTZ (Assistant director/ married with four children, three of
stage manager) is excited to be stage which are still in school. She majored
managing her third YPT show. She is a in photography at the Academy of Art
junior in high school. In her free time she University: San Francisco online. She
enjoys rocking out on her ukelele and enjoys anything that allows her to be
binge watching shows on Netflix. Erica creative and artistic such as costumes,
is very proud of all these kids and hopes props and everything in between!
you enjoy the show.
MEGAN HINKLE (Costumer), Megan’s
BRIAN T. SCHULTZ (Director) resides childhood was spent moving around,
in Aberdeen with his wife, Juli, and two being the daughter of a Naval officer.
daughters. His is also ACT’s associate She moved overseas to the Philippines,
artistic/managing director and SBLT’s Italy and Japan. On her own, she interned
director. Schultz received Best Supporting at fashion magazines in Paris and NYC.
Actor in the AACT 2009 national festival She now enjoys making costumes for her
for his role as Russ Renner in ACT’s “How family and for ACT/YPT productions.
to Talk Minnesotan: The Musical” and
Comprehensive Creativity in the 2013 BARRY JAKED (Set/Light Design/
AACT Region V festival for his work on Technical Director) This is Barry’s ninth
“The Top Job!” After winning first place show as the Technical Director for ACT.
in the 2015 South Dakota State Chili Previous credit for ACT–Disney’s “The
CookOff, he competed in the World Chili Little Mermaid Jr.,” “Wit,” “Jesus Christ
CookOff in Reno, NV in fall 2015. Superstar,” and “Bingo!” Other credits
include over 150 shows for Burning Coal
JAMES L. WALKER (Artistic/Managing Theatre–Raleigh, NC, Cary Players–Cary,
Director) is an Aberdeen native. He NC, Halle Cultural Arts Center–Apex,
has acted, directed and adjudicated NC, North Raleigh Arts and Community
professionally for more than 36 years Theatre–Raleigh, NC, Bare Theatre–
and has been ACT’s artistic/managing Raleigh, NC. Barry is looking forward to a
director for 34 years. He has earned terrific 2019 season.
numerous directing and scenic design
awards. Jim was appointed by the PAIGE TIEDE (Technical assistant/sound
governor to the South Dakota Arts board operator) last worked with ACT as
Council in 2008, formerly serving as chair. the assistant director for "Mamma Mia."
Jim is also a member of the national board You may have also seen her onstage with
of directors of the American Association Storybook Land Theatre as a season cast
of Community Theatre and currently member. She graduated from Minnesota
serves on the Executive Committee as State University Moorhead last summer
Vice President for Festivals. In June 2015 with a degree in theatre tech and design
he received the prestigious AACT Fellow with a focus in Stage Management.
Award.
LIAM DARLING (Videographer, light
board operator) was last seen on stage
in YPT's "The Little Mermaid." Liam likes
to draw comics, read books, play with his
friends on Roblox and play with his dad
and StevieHubes on Minecraft.

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.

9

YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE CONTRIBUTING SUPPORT 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
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 2018 YPT’s
American News $120 - $239 production
Dacotah Bank Jim Walker & Jerry of “Disney’s
Dr. Curt & Sue Wischmeier The Little
Faulkton Arts Council Oligmueller Mermaid, Jr.”
Marge Rosin L to R: Kara
DIRECTOR $500 - $999 George P & Sandy Sinar as
Scott Gohn Ursula’s
CARE Sullivan tentacle, Madi
Sisseton Arts Council Larry & Margaret Wild Vetter as Ariel,
Potter County Library Aysia Eggena
Leola Area Arts Council SUPPORTING ACTOR as Ursula,
Granary Rural Cultural $60 - $119 Emily Schwab
Thomas & Marcia Gohn as Ursula’s
Center Doris Graeber tentacle and
Craig & Irene Mickelson Levi Atkins as
CO-STAR $240 - $499 Wanda Wagemann Jetsam
Jeff Catron Kathleen Webb
Hansen Video Services / Active Care Chiropractic
Gibson Publishing
Wayne Hansen
Pauer Sound & Music / CHORUS $30 - $59
Beth Fischer
Scott & Renita Sauer Kraig Schlaht & Teresa
Ipswich Lions Club
Ipswich Commercial Club Levsen-Garofalo
Jaime Matthews
Patrick Steele

NORTHERN
STATE
UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS PRESENTS

FIERCE WOMEN,

FANTASTIC STORIES

northern.edu/artsnsu

605-626-2563
[email protected]

Johnson Fine Arts Center box office
hours are noon-4 p.m. Monday,
Wednesday, Thursday and two hours
before performance time.

Call 605-626-2900 or email
nsuboxoffi[email protected].

10

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
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.

Wed.-Sat., Nov. 20-23, 7:30 p.m. & Sun., Nov. 24, 2:30 p.m.

Subscriber tickets on sale Oct. 29th, Public on Nov. 4

A MEN'S A CAPPELLA CHRISTMAS MUSICAL

11

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