ACT’s summer musical! A sweeping tale of love and redemption set in the American South. A young woman meets a soldier returning from war and sets off on a journey to understand her past. A richly emotional, funny, and charming saga set to country and bluegrass music written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Auditions for “Bright Star” will be held at the Capitol Theatre, 415 S Main St., April 29th and 30th at 7pm. No experience needed. No need to prepare. Tentative show dates: June 11-16 or 18-23 (Depending on volunteer schedules) Directed by Brian T. Schultz. Scripts available for 48 hours from either the ACT’s office or the K.O. Lee Library. Please note that script are limited and checkout is on a first come, first served basis. Download, fill out, and bring to you to auditions or email a copy to act@nvc.net Alternative download link ACT is looking for four female and six male featured roles. Opportunities for featured casting in the ensemble. Additional chorus roles to be determined Alice Murphy – plays both 16-17 and 36-37. Alice at age 36-37 is an editor of a southern literary magazine; intelligent, attractive, professional – but with an air of melancholy. Young Alice at age 16-17 is rebellious, high-spirited, adventurous – looking to break out of small-town life and experience the world. She must be very strong singer and comfortable in folk and bluegrass styles. Billy Cane – a young soldier returning home from WWII; an aspiring young writer; fresh, open, optimistic, charming, and a little naïve. Daddy Cane – Billy’s father. A widower. Spry, good looking. Kind hearted, if a bit lonely. Margo Crawford – a small-town bookstore owner; a childhood friend of Billy’s who now harbors romantic feelings towards him; a natural beauty with a keen intellect. Max – a customer at Margo’s bookstore, at first, he has a crush on Margo, but later becomes Edna’s beau. Florence – an employee at Margo’s bookstore and a childhood friend of both Billy and Margo. Edna – an employee at Margo’s bookstore. Daryl Ames – An assistant at a literary magazine. Funny, with a dry and officious sense of humor. Insecure, and perhaps a bit socially awkward, but endearing and innately likeable. Lucy Grant – A junior editor at a literary magazine. An ambitious, professional young “modern” career woman of the 1940’s. Strong, forthright and provocative with a sharp sense of humor. Mama Murphy – Alice’s mother. A caretaker to her family and her rural community. A warm, loving, sensible woman. Hardworking, with great inner strength and compassion. Daddy Murphy – Alice’s father; an authoritative and a stern disciplinarian; devoutly religious, hard-working, a poor but proud farmer. Mayor Josiah Dobbs – the Mayor of Zebulon; a political and financial powerbroker – distinguished, an imposing and controlling presence; has a genuine interest in protecting his son’s future and his family name, but in doing so, is ultimately pushed to a point of extreme and irrevocable cruelty. Jimmy Ray Dobbs – plays both age 18-20 and 38-40. Jimmy Ray in his early 20s in flashbacks is Mayor Dobbs’ son and young Alice’s beau; handsome, boyishly charming, well-built and intelligent; from a family of wealth and power and is being groomed by his father for a similar future in the family business; an independent thinker who is not afraid to stand up to his father for what he believes in; he has a sense of personal responsibility and morality as well as a deep reserve of passion and emotion. The same actor will also play an adult Jimmy Ray at age 38-40. Stanford – Loyal assistant to Mayor Josiah Dobbs Dr. Norquist – The local family doctor in Zebulon Government Clerk – A clerk at the Office of Records in Raleigh Well-Dressed Woman – A woman (38-40) living in Raleigh.

“NOIR SUSPICIONS” is a sequel to last year’s “MURDER AT CAFÉ NOIR,” but this new murder mystery stands alone; you will enjoy this production whether you saw the first one or not! Patrons will be seated on the stage; the actors will perform around and in between the tables. ACT returns to “Café Noir” with this sequel featuring familiar characters from “Murder at Café Noir,” including Rick Archer and Sheila Wonderly. Enjoy a meal onstage during this humorous, interactive murder mystery that’s an homage to “Casablanca.” Mr. Archer finds himself in a tough spot after the discovery of a dead body on the dock. Adding to the intrigue: a mysterious woman, a devious blackmailer, and a businessman who wants to take Ms. Wonderly – and the Café - for himself. DATES & TIMES Wednesday, April 10th at 6:30pm Thursday, April 11th at 6:30pm Friday, April 12th at 6:30pm Saturday, April 13th at 6:30pm Sunday, April 14th at 12:30pm Wednesday, April 17th at 6:30pm Thursday, April 18th at 6:30pm Friday, April 19th at 6:30pm Saturday, April 20th at 6:30pm Sunday, April 21st at 12:30pm Lobby doors will open half an hour before listed time. Performance will start half an hour after listed time. CAST Tim Moffett as Rick Archer Haley Salem as Sheila Wonderly Arlyn Rusche as Anthony Cairo Tony Kollman as Inspector Rigfield/Renault Emily Meidinger as Ingrid Lazlo John Schwab as Sidney Ferrari Kylee Carlson as Claudette Ponte Aysia Eggena as Judge Koch Directed by Brian T. Schultz SEATS & TICKETS $55 Now through April 5th. $65 starting April 6th. Tickets include the play, the meal, and a Large ACT Souvenir Cup. Tickets can also be purchased in person at Riddle’s Jewelry Store (check store hours), or by phone at (605) 225-2228 (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm). Audience members will be seated at tables and chairs on the stage (refer to seating chart below). There will be tables of 6, 8 and 10 people. The “action” will take place all around and in between the tables – there’s no “front row” or “back row” and no seat is a bad seat! The stage is accessible to people using wheelchairs or walkers. Wheelchair patrons: please call ACT at (605) 225-2228 so a staff member can assist you in selecting your seat location. FOOD & DRINKS Aberdeen Community Theatre is grateful to our caterer, Ken’s SuperFair Foods, for their support! The meal will include a include salad, entrée, side dishes and dessert. Pop and water will be included with the meal (free will donations for beverages are always appreciated). Beer and wine will be available for purchase separately. Please be aware that food will be prepared off-site, and Aberdeen Community Theatre cannot guarantee the absence of common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, or seafood. Please contact the ACT office with questions or concerns. ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Please call (605) 225-2228 so that we may assist you.

Aberdeen Community Theatre presents "NOIR SUSPICIONS." Performance dates: April 10 - 14 & April 17 - 21 Cast: Rick Archer…. Tim Moffett Sheila Wonderly…. Haley Salem Anthony Cairo…. Arlyn Rusche Inspector Rigfield/Renault…. Tony Kollman Ingrid Lazlo…. Emily Meidinger Sidney Ferrari…. John Schwab Claudette Ponte…. Kylee Carlson Judge Koch…. Aysia Eggena Asst. Dir./Stage Manager…. Carmen Huber Directed by Brian T. Schultz ACT Subscribers can reserve their seats now! Call (605) 225-2228 to choose a performance and choose your seats. The Box Office will open to the general public on March 19th at 10:00am. “NOIR SUSPICIONS” is a sequel to last year’s “MURDER AT CAFÉ NOIR,” but this new murder mystery stands alone; you will enjoy this production whether you saw the first one or not! Patrons will be seated on the stage; the actors will perform around and in between the tables. Ensure that you can sit with your friends! A limited number of TABLE SPONSORSHIPS are available now for $750; these include a table for 10, ACT souvenir sippy cups for all guests, special listing in the program, and more. Best of all, TABLE SPONSORS can reserved their seats now - BEFORE the Box Office opens to the general public. For more information about reserving a table for 10, please send an email to act@nvc.net with the subject line "DINNER THEATRE" - or call (605) 225-2228. NOIR SUSPICIONS ACT returns to “Café Noir” with this sequel featuring familiar characters from “Murder at Café Noir,” including Rick Archer and Sheila Wonderly. Enjoy a meal onstage during this humorous, interactive murder mystery that’s an homage to “Casablanca.” Mr. Archer finds himself in a tough spot after the discovery of a dead body on the dock. Adding to the intrigue: a mysterious woman, a devious blackmailer, and a businessman who wants to take Ms. Wonderly – and the Café - for himself. Seating Chart

ACT Past Shows This page is under construction more content to come soon! ACT Season Show A Hollimark Christmas for Beth November 15-19, 2023 ACT Season/Dinner Theatre Murder at Cafe Noir September 27-29 & October 2-8, 2023 ACT Season Show For Better August 2-6, 2023 ACT Summer Musical 9 to 5 The Musical June 6-11, 2023 ACT/YPT Season Show How To Eat Like A Child April 12-16, 2023 ACT/AACTfest Season Show Didn't See That Coming March 1-5, 2023 YPT Show Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook February 10-12, 2023 Touring Show Kevin Kling's "Tales from the Charred Underbelly of the Yule Log" December 9-10, 2022 ACT Season Show The Homecoming November 16-20, 2022 Touring Show Colleen Raye Productions "The Music of Adele" October 13-14, 2022 YPT Show The Bible In 30 Minutes… Or Less October 7-9, 2022 ACT Season Show Steel Magnolias September 21-25, 2022 Load More

Aberdeen Community Theatre's (ACT) mission is to promote quality theatrical experiences for and by the greater Aberdeen region. We aim to introduce everyone, from youth to senior citizens, to all aspects of quality theater arts - both onstage, backstage, and behind-the-scenes. Our goal is to enhance the lives of our community members and support economic development in the region. To achieve this mission, ACT locally produces and presents live theatrical productions, sponsors touring productions and special events, and offers theater classes and workshops for adults and children. By providing these opportunities, we strive to engage and enrich the lives of all members of our community. Thank you for your patience while we continue to update our website. "Noir Suspicions" Buy Tickets Now “NOIR SUSPICIONS” is a sequel to last year’s “MURDER AT CAFÉ NOIR,” but this new murder mystery stands alone; you will enjoy this... ACT's 2024 DINNER THEATRE CAST ANNOUNCEMENT: ~~NOIR SUSPICIONS~~ Aberdeen Community Theatre presents "NOIR SUSPICIONS." Performance dates: April 10 - 14 & April 17 - 21 Cast: Rick Archer…. Tim Moffett... Subscribe to ACT's 44th Season (5-Shows) Aberdeen Community Theatre is thrilled to announce its 44th season with FIVE remaining mainstage productions in 2024. Explore the best... Auditions for "Noir Suspicions" Auditions for “Noir Suspicions” will be held at the Capitol Theatre, 415 S Main St., March 4th and 5th at 7pm. ACT is looking for three... YPT Classes Aberdeen Community Theatre and Young People's Theatre are excited to announce upcoming musical theatre classes scheduled for February... Aberdeen Community Theatre presents the 44th season

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