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ABERDEEN
COMMUNITY
THEATRE SEASON

NOVEMBER 14-18 ABERDEENCOMMUNIT Y THEATRE.COM

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM THE ARTISTIC/MANAGING DIRECTOR
Warren Redmond, President
Curt Wischmeier, Vice-President “Merry Christmas!” I know it seems a little early. We still
Ann Rasmussen, Treasurer have Thanksgiving yet next week, but we want to welcome
Kathy Stuck, Secretary you to “Sanders Family Christmas,” here on the Capitol
Theatre stage. We are pleased to close the 2018 season
MEMBERS AT LARGE with another Christmas musical. Many of you might
Linda Bartholomew, Barb Evans, remember the Sanders Family of characters from ACT’s
Vicki Lust and Linda Peterson “Smoke on the Mountain,” from back in 2002. Only one of
Rory King, Legal Counsel the original Sanders Family is in this sequel production: Brian Schultz, and he is
not playing the same character he did in the original “Smoke on the Mountain.”
STAFF It was such a fun show to produce and we have been looking at this sequel for
James L. Walker, Artistic/Managing Director several years. We’re glad to share it with you now.
Brian T. Schultz, Associate Artistic/Managing Director
Gary Darling, Marketing Director/Office Manager As we close our 2018 season, I want to thank each of you who have made
Steven Huber, Box Office Manager a financial contribution to help support the Aberdeen Community Theatre in
Barry Jaked, Technical Director its home in the historic Capitol Theatre. Many of you realize the need and the
Nate Wilson, Technical Assistant importance of supporting local community theater and I thank you so much. If
everyone who attended ACT productions made a least a $50 contribution, we
ACT is a proud would have the annual funds necessary to do all the programing here at the
member of Capitol Theatre. However, only about 23% of ticket patrons make an additional
contribution to the Aberdeen Community Theatre annually. And so before every
the American performance, I ask you to help with a contribution. In this season of giving, I hope
Association you will be able to help by supporting the volunteers here at ACT who bring you
of Community each production. Please, if you can, use the back page of the program to show
your support for all the programs here at ACT. We can only do it with your help.
Theatre
[email protected] Your patronage is essential to the continued growth of Aberdeen Community
www.aact.org Theatre in the Capitol Theatre. Thank you to those who have made a contribution
this season. Along with your season support, I hope you’ll be able to contribute
Interested in acting or to our efforts to replace the Capitol Marquee with LED bulbs and retrofit the
directing but don’t have Capitol Theatre facility lighting to LED, thereby cutting down the ongoing costs
a lot of time? Have a of operating the facility well into the future.
great script you’d love to
see on stage? Contact I’d like to draw your attention to a couple of other ways you can support your
ACT at (605) 225-2228 community theater. Over the years, ACT has received annual gifts of stock or
or [email protected] other financial instruments. Often, it is mutually beneficial to make a contribution
in this way.
Support is provided with
funds from the State of Another way to provide long-term support that you may not be aware of, is
South Dakota through the to consider including ACT 2, Inc., dba Aberdeen Community Theatre, as part of
Department of Tourism and your estate planning. Unless otherwise requested, these funds become part of
State Development and ACT’s Memorial Endowment, which provides long-term support of ACT and its
the National Endowment programs. Only the interest generated from this endowment is used for annual
programming and operating costs. The principal is always held and reinvested
for the Arts for future generations. Many of the photos on the lobby wall memorialize patrons
who have chosen to support ACT in this way. Please consider including ACT as
Office of Arts • 800 Governors Drive • Pierre, SD 57501-2294 part of your estate planning. It will ensure live theater at the Capitol Theatre and
www.sdarts.org • 605-773-3131 • In State 800-423-6665 in Aberdeen for generations to come. We would be honored to include you in our
special gallery of generous patrons.
DONALD H. HALL,
1925-2008 You should have received, or will receive shortly, your subscription renewals
for 2019. Please use that renewal letter to join, and for the best deal on ACT’s
Co-Founder of ACT 2019 season. The renewal rate expires December 15.

Honoree of ACT’s Donald Thanks again for coming. Again, have a wonderful and blessed holiday
H. Hall Scholarship, season. Thanks again for thinking of ACT during this season of giving. And, as
assisting ACT volunteers always, if you like the show, tell your friends to join us.
attending NSU. For more
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 2018 CONTRIBUTING SUPPORT
for the 2018 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 Brad & Jayne Herther Teresa Levsen-Garofalo 2017 ACT’s production
$2,500 AND UP Dr. Karl & Betsy Kosse Loren & Linda Locken of “The Addams
3M James & Lynn Kreber Olive Lovett Family”
Aberdeen Federal Credit Union Brenda Lanphere Ellen Melius L to R: Diane Leitheiser
American News Michael & Sandra Levsen Nancy Miller as Grandma, Claire Vetter
Dacotah Bank Jerald & Marlene Loebs Dave & Cindy Nikolas as Wednesday Addams,
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Peter & Paddy Mehlhaff Clara Nolz Gomez Addams, Michelle
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Dr. Curt Wischmeier MD Northern Valley Communications Roland & Rita Pond Addams, Paul Rowenhorst
Bill & Karen Edwards Marge Rosin Elodie Schmierer as Lurch, Aidan Walker as
Michael & Barbara Evans Gary & Kay Sandquist Shirley Schuller Pugsley Addams and Trent
Interior Design Concepts Sandvig Family Fund Tri-State Water Deyo as Uncle Fester.
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Warren & LeAnne Redmond Scott & Renita Sauer Mary Walker Lila Schwalbe
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Sally & Ka Squire Lois Sollie Larry & Margaret Wild Larry & Sharon Stroschein
Jeff & Marcia Sveen Ken & Camille Wolff Charlann Suel
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Jeff Catron Gregg & Nancy Carlson Claudia Fast Mary Amacher
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Courtney Rott Jr. Doris Graeber Karen Lane Gerald & Phyllis Gab
Jim & Tracy Thares Great Western Bank Lisa McNelly Joe & Judy Gelling
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Hansen Video Services / Shauna & Brent Klipfel
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Hub City Radio Betty Pinkerton
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Donald & Lois Swain
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Tyson & Lindsey DeHoet
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Kathy Getty
Chuck & Wendy Gugel
Kathy Harmel

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2018 VIP SUBSCRIBERS

2017 ACT’s production of “Mavis Pleads the Fourth”
L to R: Lori Harmel as Mavis Busk and Trent Deyo as Edgar Busk.

Mark & Ronda Anderson Bruce & Barb Cutler Claudia Fast Larry & Deb Ihde
Richard & Sharlene D & M Smeins Farms Inc. / Garet Mohr & Debra Fickett Carol Irion
Margaret Forseth Allan Jacobson
Anderson Doug & Mary Smeins Rich & Teri Galbraith Harvey & Cynthia Jewett
Ken & Linda Anglin Dacotah Bank Dee Anne Gall Charlene Johnson
Dennis & Linda Batteen James & Vi Dafnis Jackie Geiger Darlys Kampa
Deb Dugan & Tim Baxter Dawn Deal Dahle Bill & Jodi Gerdes Norman Keeler
Robert & Judith Beadle Karen Devine David & Erin Giovannini Joan Kelly & Owen Jones
John & Patty Beyers Vera Deyo Great Western Bank Melvin & Virginia Kessler
Phyllis Biegler Bonita Dolney Carla Grimsrud James & JoAnn Kokales
Sheila & Dwayn Blomster Michael & Rosemary Duch Chuck & Wendy Gugel Rod & Cyrece Kono
Edward & Ruth Brown Geoff & Cathy Durst Laurie Hadrick Scott & Kim Kram
Mike & Kathy Brumbaugh Linda Dykema Francis & Phyllis Halvorson James & Lynn Kreber
Judy Bulian Kent & Susan Edson Kathy Harmel Earl & LaVonne Kruse
Dwain & Judy Buntrock Bill & Karen Edwards Nancy Harrison Barbara Kuske
Colleen Callum Bob Eickhoff Mark & Janice Hedges Ray & Cyndy Larson
Gordon & Jeanne Campbell Eide Bailly, LLP Jeff Hendricks Dee Lauinger
Mary Campbell Doug & Anita Eilers Michael Herman Jim & Carol Leach
Jeff Catron Jeff & Kathy Eisenbeisz Janet Hilgemann Michael & Sandra Levsen
Jeanie Clark Wanda Emery Chuck & Peggy Hogg Kraig Schlaht & Teresa
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Layle & Dolores Evans Jim & Barb Hundstad Levsen-Garofalo
Jeanette Hahler Michael & Barbara Evans Loren & Linda Locken
Connie Cutler

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2018 VIP SUBSCRIBERS (CONTINUED)

2017 ACT’s production of “Sister Act”
L to R: Kara Pies, Madeleine Schuelke and Jaci Wicks as Nuns and Jennifer Barkmeier as Deloris Van Cartier.

Jerald & Marlene Loebs Reed & Ann Rasmussen Dan & Vivian Vetter Kelly Weaver
Tom & Becky Malchow Dawn Redden Kay Vikander Vince & Gita Webb
Noel & Terrie Martens Warren & LeAnne Redmond Rebecca Voigt Robert & Lorene Webb
Jeanette McCloud Randy & Cheryl Robinson Wanda Wagemann Wells Fargo
Donna & Dean Mehlhaff Russell & Sheila Rook Marcia Wagner Pat Wilhelm
David & Maria Meyer Elynor Rud Mary Walker Donna Wilson
Lavonne Miller Dennis & Inez Ryan Jim Walker Dr. Curt & Sue Wischmeier
Katherine Moen Georgia Schaefer Lyle Walker Ken & Camille Wolff
Merle & Janice Mohr Ron & Bernadette Schmidt Horace & Donna Walter Verneda Wolff
Mark & Lynn Murphy Dennis & Arly Schnabel Allen & Joyce Walter John & Ramona Woodman
Linda Mutsch Sid & Pat Schroeder Angie Walth Dwight & Fran Wookey
Anna Nagel John & Carol Schuck
Barb Nelson Shirley Schuller 2017 ACT’s production of “Exit Laughing”
Dave & Cindy Nikolas Shafer Farms, Inc. / Dianna L to R: Lori Harmel as Connie Harland, Christine Ward-Hatton
Philip “Flip” & Evelyn Nikolas as Millie and Paulette Callen as Leona.
Joyce Nilles Shafer
Peggy Oberle Beverly Shaw
Jerry Oligmueller Yevonne Siefken
Ann Paradise Allen & Karen Siefkes
Sharon Paranto Cindy Holler & Allen Soulek
Anita Patterson Sally & Ka Squire
Janis Pearson Patrick Steele
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Alice Jean Peterson Jeff & Marcia Sveen
Kendall & Linda Peterson Chip & Marian Swanson
Muriel Pigors Douglas Thompson
Curtis & Patty Rahm Virginia Tobin
Georgia Ramos John & Nancy Vander Hoek
Dan & Susan VanDover

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ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS WRITTEN BY CONNIE RAY. CONCEIVED BY JOIN US FOR FESTIVE TREATS
ALAN BAILEY. MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS BY IN THE LOBBY DURING INTERMISSION

JOHN FOLEY AND GARY FAGIN ACT PRODUCTION STAFF
ACT artistic/managing director ���������������� JAMES L. WALKER
TIME: Christmas Eve, 1941 ACT assoc. artistic/managing director. . . BRIAN T. SCHULTZ
ACT technical director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BARRY JAKED
Place: Mount Pleasant Baptist Church ACT technical assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NATE WILSON
Mount Pleasant, NC Capitol box office/Box office manager STEVEN HUBER
Concessions manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NATE WILSON
CAST Marketing director/house manager ������������GARY DARLING,
Burl Sanders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRIAN T. SCHULTZ
Vera Sanders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DIANE LEITHEISER JOHN SCHWAB
Stanley Sanders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AUSTIN VETTER
Dennis Sanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TYLAN GLOVER ACT SPECIAL THANKS
Denise Sanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HAVEN BRUNES Aberdeen Federal Credit Union, Aberdeen American News,
June Sanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ISABELLA SEATON Aberdeen Optimist Club, Jennifer and Jason Barkmeier, Joe
Cousin Ike. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ISAAC SEATON Berns/CHS Music Dept., Dacotah Bank, Dakota Broadcasting,
Pastor Mervin Olgethorpe ��������������������CHRIS ANDERSON Groton High School Music Dept., Hub City Radio, Pantorium
Cleaners, Don Reshetar/Riddle’s Jewelry in the Aberdeen Mall,
CREW Hansen Video/Wayne Hansen, Jerry Oligmueller, Pauer Sound
Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAMES L. WALKER & Music/Scott and Renita Sauer, Runnings, Kris Wollman and
Scenic/Lighting Design ����������������������������������BARRY JAKED Lyle Walker.
Asst. Director/Stage Manager ��������������ANNEMARIE SMITH
Light board operator ����������������������������������� ERICA SCHULTZ Special thanks to SUSIE EWINGER for providing artwork
Sound board operator ��������������������������ANNEMARIE SMITH for the exhibit in the Jane West Gallery.
Props. . . . . . . . SAKURA EGGENA, MICHAEL GAROFALO,
“SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS” IS PRESENTED BY
MEGAN HINKLE, EVA HINKLE, ALEX HINKLE, SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
JILLIAN HARMEL, BRENDA WEISHAAR,
JANE WEST (REDMOND) was a lover of all visual and
MICHELLE SCHAUNAMAN, ERICA SCHULTZ performing arts. Her involvement in the nurture of these
Costumes. . . . . SUZZANNE MERRY, NELLA THOMPSON was evident in the early efforts to procure the Capitol
Rehearsal accompanist . . . . . . . . . . . . . ANNEMARIE SMITH Theatre building for the Aberdeen Community Theatre.
Set construction crew. . . . . . BARRY JAKED, NATE WILSON 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,
BRENDA HANSEN, SHAY SALONEK,
THALIA MARTIN, RAYETTE ZERBEL

Labelling Crew ������������������������������������ GEORGE SULLIVAN,
MARTHA MEHLHAFF, JEANETTE BLACK,

MICHELLE SCHAUNAMAN, MARGARET WILD,
CARLEEN JASPERS

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, pagers 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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SONG BREAKDOWN ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE
GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES
ACT ONE
2018 SEASON SPONSORS
Good Christian Men, Rejoice Burl, Vera, Stanley, Dennis, Denise, SEASON SPONSORS / SONG BREAKDOWN
June, Cousin Ike Michael A. & Rosemary L. Duch
Bill & Karen Edwards
Christmas Time’s A-Comin’ Burl, Vera, Stanley, Dennis, Denise,
June, Cousin Ike Michael & Barbara Evans
Warren & LeAnne Redmond
Angels We Have Heard On High Burl, Vera, Stanley, Dennis, Denise,
June Sally & Ka P. Squire

A Country Kind of Christmas Burl, Vera, Stanley, Dennis, Denise, 7
June, Cousin Ike

Cactus Christmas Tree Dennis, Denise, June

Merry Christmas Down Home Burl, Vera, Stanley, Dennis, Denise,
June, Cousin Ike

I Wonder as I Wander Denise, Burl, Stanley, Cousin Ike

Christmas in the Mountains Rev. Mervin Olgethorpe, Burl, Vera,
Dennis, Stanley, June, Cousin Ike

War Medley: Onward, Christian Soldiers Burl, Vera, Stanley, Dennis, Denise,
June

I’m On the Battlefield Burl, Vera, Stanley, Dennis, Denise,
June, Cousin Ike

Keep On the Firing Line Rev. Mervin Olgethorpe, Burl, Vera,

Stanley, Dennis, Denise, June, Cousin Ike

Hold Fast to the Right Vera, Dennis, Denise, Burl, Stanley

Joy to the World Rev. Mervin Olgethorpe, Burl, Stanley,
Dennis, Cousin Ike

ACT TWO

Did You Ever Go Sailing Burl, Stanley, Dennis, Denise, Cousin Ike

Longing For That Hallelujah Day Burl, Vera, Stanley, Dennis, Denise,
June, Cousin Ike

I’ve Been Changed Rev. Mervin Olgethorpe, Burl, Vera,
Stanley, Dennis, Denise, June, Cousin Ike

Noche De Paz Rev. Mervin Olgethorpe, Burl, Vera,
Stanley, Dennis, Denise, June, Cousin Ike

Grandpa’s Done Gone Crazy Rev. Mervin Olgethorpe, Burl, Vera,
Stanley, Dennis, Denise, June, Cousin Ike

Bring A Torch, Jeanette Isabella Rev. Mervin Olgethorpe, Vera, Denise,
Dennis

Nose to Nose Rev. Mervin Olgethorpe, Burl, Vera,
Stanley, Dennis, Denise, June, Cousin Ike

Away in a Manger Burl, Vera, Stanley, Dennis, Denise

Bell Medley: Caroling, Caroling Burl, Stanley, Dennis, Denise, Vera

Jingle Bells Rev. Mervin Olgethorpe, Burl, Vera,
Stanley, Dennis, Denise, June, Cousin Ike

With Bells On Rev. Mervin Olgethorpe, Burl, Vera,
Stanley, Dennis, Denise, June, Cousin Ike

Beautiful Star of Bethlehem Rev. Mervin Olgethorpe, Burl, Vera,
Stanley, Dennis, Denise, June, Cousin Ike

Hark, The Herald Angel Sing Rev. Mervin Olgethorpe, Burl, Vera,
Stanley, Dennis, Denise, June, Cousin Ike

O Come All Ye Faithful Rev. Mervin Olgethorpe, Burl, Vera,
Stanley, Dennis, Denise, June, Cousin Ike

The First Noel Rev. Mervin Olgethorpe, Burl, Vera,
Stanley, Dennis, Denise, June, Cousin Ike

Go Tell it on the Mountain Rev. Mervin Olgethorpe, Burl, Vera,
Stanley, Dennis, Denise, June, Cousin Ike

We Wish You a Merry Christmas Rev. Mervin Olgethorpe, Burl, Vera,
Stanley, Dennis, Denise, June, Cousin Ike

CAST & CREW CHRIS ANDERSON (Rev. Mervin ISABELLA SEATON (June Sanders)
Oglethorpe) is an ACT regular, last seen grew up in Aberdeen and has participated
in “Jesus Christ Superstar.” A Lutheran in countless YPT and ACT productions over
pastor for 22 years, he currently works as the years. She graduated from Macalester
a hospital chaplain at Avera St. Luke’s, has College in 2015 and is currently working
played a monk and a Catholic priest, and as the Assistant Children’s Librarian at the
feels like “the biggest Rhode Island Red K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library.
that ever sat on a biddy”, to be playing a
Southern Baptist preacher! He thanks his AUSTIN VETTER (Stanley Sanders)
kinfolk for continuing to support his acting is a recent graduate from the University
habit and hopes y’all are blessed by this of South Dakota with a BFA in Musical
show! Theater. He is excited to be performing on
the Capitol stage for the first time in five
HAVEN BRUNES (Denise Sanders) years. This show you will see Austin playing
is a senior at Warner High School and is cello, bass, ukulele and guitar. He would
enjoying her last year there. This will be like to thank his cat, Boots.
Haven’s second show at ACT. Her hobbies
include singing, drawing, writing and JAMES L. WALKER (Artistic/Managing
spending time with her dogs. She hopes Director) is an Aberdeen native. He
you enjoy the show tonight and have a has acted, directed and adjudicated
Happy Holidays. professionally for more than 35 years and
has been ACT’s artistic/managing director
TYLAN GLOVER (Dennis Sanders) for 33 years. He has earned numerous
is happy to be here to spread some directing and scenic design awards.
Christmas cheer with you all. He’s back at Jim was appointed by the governor to
ACT after his debut in “The Addams Family the South Dakota Arts Council in 2008,
Musical.” He has also finished his second formerly serving as chair. Jim is also a
summer at Storybook Land Theatre. After member of the national board of directors
he finishes his senior year at Groton High of the American Association of Community
School, Tylan plans to head out to New Theatre and currently serves on the
York to major in musical theater. Executive Committee as Vice President
for Festivals. In June 2015 he received the
DIANE LEITHEISER (Vera Sanders) is prestigious AACT Fellow Award.
glad to be back on stage to help kick off
the Christmas season, and thrilled to join ANNEMARIE SMITH (Assistant
the Sanders family as Vera as an eight- Director) is thrilled to be helping with her
year volunteer. Off stage, Diane enjoys first ACT show. As a senior at Groton High
spending time with her nieces, quilting School, she has been involved in theater
and travelling. for years. She hopes you enjoy the show
and wishes you a very Merry Christmas.
BRIAN T. SCHULTZ (Burl Sanders)
resides in Aberdeen with his wife, Juli, and BARRY JAKED (Set/Light Design/
two daughters. He is also ACT’s associate Technical Director) This is Barry’s sixth
artistic/managing director and SBLT’s show as the Technical Director for ACT.
director. Schultz received Best Supporting Previous credit for ACT–Disney’s “The
Actor in the AACT 2009 national festival Little Mermaid Jr.,” “Wit,” “Jesus Christ
for his role as Russ Renner in ACT’s “How Superstar,” and “Bingo!” Other credits
to Talk Minnesotan: The Musical” and include over 150 shows for Burning Coal
Comprehensive Creativity in the 2013 Theatre–Raleigh, NC, Cary Players–Cary,
AACT Region V festival for his work on NC, Halle Cultural Arts Center–Apex,
“The Top Job!” After winning first place in NC, North Raleigh Arts and Community
the 2015 South Dakota State Chili Cook- Theatre–Raleigh, NC, Bare Theatre–
Off, he competed in the World Chili Cook- Raleigh, NC. Barry is looking forward to a
Off in Reno, NV in fall 2015. terrific 2019 season.

ISAAC SEATON (Cousin Ike) is a music
student at Northern State University
studying to be a composer. He is in the
bands Raven & YZHK. He also plays viola
in the University-Civic Symphony. He loves
bluegrass and acting. He has a dog name
Stella and a cat named Harambe.

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NELLA THOMPSON (Costumes) NATE WILSON (Technical Assistant), CAST & CREW
cannot remember a time when she did from Kimball, SD, is 27 years old. He has
not have some type of needle in her performed on stage many times with both
hand. Sewing, knitting, crocheting, and NSU students and community members.
cross-stitch are just a few of her needle He is the son of Rich Wilson and the late
interests. Nella has enjoyed stitching Sarah Lehr. He is the stepson to Dave Lehr
since receiving sewing cards for her third and brother to Kara Lehr.
birthday. She has been sewing costumes
with ACT for 22 years. Nella takes
pleasure in contributing to the Aberdeen
community which she terms “Little Town
on the Prairie” with her sewing skills.

2017 ACT’s ACTie Award Winners
L to R: Michelle Schaunaman, Chris Anderson, Nancy Miller, Juli Schultz, Diane Leitheiser, Sandy Sullivan, Lori Harmel and Gregg Magera

2017 ACT’s ACTie Award Winners 2017 ACT’s ACTie Award Winners
L to R: Chase Roesch and Jim Walker L to R: Robert Fouberg representing Dacotah Bank and Jim Walker

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SPONSOR $1,000 & UP Doug & Anita Eilers 2017 YPT’s
3M Anthony & Sandra Emery production
American News Hansen Video Services \ of “Disney’s
Dacotah Bank Aladdin, Jr.”
Michael & Barbara Evans Wayne Hansen L to R: Peyton
Dr. Curt & Sue Wischmeier Michael & Sandra Levsen Moench as
Olive Lovett Princess
DIRECTOR $500 - $999 Michael Muellenberg Jasmine, Eric
Linda Ellis & Zelda Chapel Jerry Oligmueller Jacobsen as
Scott Gohn Laurel Pehl the Sultan,
Warren & LeAnne Redmond Dr. Steve & Cec Peters Rawley Moore
Virginia Tobin Randy & Cheryl Robinson as Jafar, Jonah
Donna Seaton Kost as Aladdin
CO-STAR $240 - $499 Lois Sollie and Kara Sinar
Lyle & Megan Biegler Larry & Margaret Wild as the Magic
Jeff Catron Carpet.
Kathy Harmel SUPPORTING ACTOR
Pauer Sound & Music \ $60 - $119 Shafer Farms, Inc. \ CHORUS $30 - $59 Jadon Rohrbach
Linda Bartholomew Dianna Shafer Jan Schock
Scott & Renita Sauer Rod & Vicki Evans Browning Family Patrick Steele
Joseph & Shelly Sinar Beth Fischer George P & Sandy Cash Donations Angie Kelly Steinbach
John & Ramona Woodman Doris Graeber Sullivan Joe & Judy Gelling
Gregg & Barbara Magera Nicholaus & Megan Hinkle
LEADING ACTOR Reed & Ann Rasmussen Diane Swenson Karen Lane
$120 - $239 Marge Rosin John & Tracy Vogel Brenda Lanphere
Dawn Deal Dahle Lee Sauer Wanda Wagemann Bea & Herschel Premack
Delta Kappa Gamma Dennis & Arly Schnabel Kathleen Webb

Epsilon Chapter

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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 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

Riddle’s Jewelry in the Aberdeen Mall. Typical hours are Monday involvement in set construction, costume making, ushering or

through Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m and fund raising projects will mean a great deal to us and can be

Sunday, 12-6 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in person at fun and rewarding for you. If you can hammer, sew, paint, saw,

Riddle’s Jewelry or by mail to ACT. The Capitol Box office is embroider, type, glue, help gather props or enjoy working with

also open one hour prior to performances. Tickets can also be kids, please volunteer now.

purchased online at AberdeenCommunityTheatre.com. GROUP RATES Special rates are offered for groups of 12 or

PERFORMANCES ACT maintains a firm policy of not more at time of ticket purchase for all shows.

canceling any performance due to weather. We urge all ticket TOURS To schedule a Capitol Theatre and behind-the-scenes
holders to make every effort to attend. In the event that travel tour for your group, please call at least two weeks prior to
proves impossible at performance time, ticket holders may requested date.
inquire at 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

ACCESSIBILITY Wheelchair seating arrangements should be or at your event. Seen at Glacial Lakes Regional or Brown
made by informing ACT at the time of ticket purchase. County Fair Chili Cook-off, 3M Employee Recognition Dinner,
Avera St. Luke’s Heart Health Dinner, Wyndham International

ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES The Capitol Christmas Party and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. For more

Theatre is now equipped with a Hearing Loop information about performing with or booking ACT’s Improv

system, which transmits sound to hearing aids Troupe, contact us at (605) 225-2228 or [email protected].

with T-coils. Those without hearing aids or without FILM PROGRAM Capitol Cinema shows
a wide variety of films in Theatre B at the
T-coils may check out an assistive listening device. Capitol Theatre at 7 p.m. nightly, year-
round. To be placed on the Capitol Cinema
Ask an usher for details or go to the Jane West Switch hearing mailing list, contact us at (605) 226-5494
Gallery to check one out. You will need a driver’s aid to T-coil or [email protected]. Having your

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

returned immediately after the show.

EXITS Please familiarize yourself with all emergency routes address only on ACT’s mailing list doesn’t guarantee you will

IGNITEand exits closest to you. receive information on all Cinema activities.

CAPITOL

ABERDEEN

COMMUNITY THEATRE

your passion.
your theatre.

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COMING SOON!

ACT LED LIGHTING RETROFIT PROJECT THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING

Please help Aberdeen Community Theatre with the new LED WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED OUR SHOW.
lighting retrofit of the Capitol Theatre facility. Our goal is to Thank you for being a vital part of Aberdeen Community
raise $116,000 to change the entire Capitol Marquee, which is Theatre through your ticket purchase or season
in process, as well as every bulb and light fixture in the facility. It subscription. 2018 is our 38th year of promoting
will make a huge difference in ongoing operating expenses in the local talent and we appreciate the opportunity to
historic Capitol Theatre. provide you with quality live entertainment.

ACT CONTRIBUTING SUPPORT PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A
CONTRIBUTION TO ACT FOR 2018.
Your contribution in one of the following categories is essential Subscriptions and ticket sales provide funds for only
to ACT’s continued success in producing quality performances, a portion of ACT’s production expenses.
Young People’s Theatre activities and all of ACT’s programming
in the Capitol Theatre. Contributing support is separate from VIP, YOUR SUPPORT IS
Individual or Flex subscriptions and ticket purchases. ESSENTIAL TO ACT’S SUCCESS.
Your contribution is entirely separate from ticket sales.
Because no tickets are included with your contributing support, Because no tickets are included, this contribution
this donation goes directly to Capitol Theatre ongoing expenses goes directly to Capitol Theatre ongoing expenses
and supporting ACT volunteers. and supporting ACT volunteers.

TOTAL CONTRIBUTION $ ONLY THROUGH YOUR GENEROUS
SUPPORT CAN ACT CONTINUE ITS
 Contribution is enclosed. MISSION OF PROMOTING LOCAL
TALENT IN THE CAPITOL THEATRE.
 Bill me in (month).
For your convenience, use the contributing
Please use my contribution support card to the left. Mail your contribution to
ACT, PO Box 813, Aberdeen, SD 57402-0813.
 For whatever is needed
Be listed among the contributing members in
 LED retrofit of the historic Capitol facility & Marquee ACT’s 2018 season programs seen by more
than 11,000 patrons. You are an essential part of
 For my 2018 season contribution YOUR community theater. Your annual contribution
is much needed and greatly appreciated.
My contribution is $
Please write clearly:  Visa  Master Card  Discover Thank you for “getting into the ACT” by supporting
Aberdeen Community Theatre, your local,
internationally recognized community theater.
CARD NUMBER
Thanks for your help.
CCV NUMBER
EXP. DATE JIM WALKER
ACT Artistic/Managing Director

SIGNATURE CLIP AND MAIL TO
ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE
 Please list me in ACT’s programs as one of the above contributors. PO BOX 813, ABERDEEN, SD 57402-0813

 Please accept my donation, but do not list me in ACT’s programs.

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