ACT's first show of the 2026 season is our YPT's "Finding Nemo Jr." Explore the big, blue world with Nemo and his dad, Marlin, in this musical version of the beloved Pixar movie! Familiar characters including Dory, Crush, and the fish tank friends help Marlin and Nemo overcome challenges on their way to find each other in this story filled with fun, friendship and adventure. Auditions for "Finding Nemo Jr." will be held on Sunday, January 18th, 4:00 p.m. and Monday, January 19th, 4:00 p.m. at Walker Hall, Capitol Theatre, 415 S. Main Street. No experience needed. No preparation required. Tentative show dates: March 4th-7th, 7:30 p.m. and March 8th, 2:30 p.m. Director: Claire Vetter Scripts will be available at the ACT office at 417, S. Main Street, or at the library. Download this audition form, fill it out, and bring with you to auditions or email a copy to act@nvc.net . Aberdeen Community Theatre's Young People Theatre is looking for a cast of 25-30 young actors between the ages of 7-17 years of age. ROLES: Nemo Marlin Dory Coral Reef Kids Reef Parents Professor Ray Scuba Mask Dancer Bruce Chum and Anchor Fish “Friends” Bubbles Bloat Gurgle Peach Gill Nigel Seagulls Sea Turtles & Seas Turtle Kids Sea Chorus – Ensemble FINDING NEMO AUDITION SELECTIONS: Big Blue World (Marlin) Fish are Friends Not Food (Chorus/Ensemble) Where's My Dad? (Nemo) Just Keep Swimming (Dory)

Finding Nemo Jr. An ACT Young People's Theatre Musical Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: February 10th at 10 am* Show Dates: March 4th – 8th* Explore the big, blue world with Nemo and his friends in this musical version of the beloved Pixar movie! Nemo and his dad, Marlin, live in the Great Barrier Reef, but Nemo is determined to see more of the world. When he is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin sets off to find him. The adaptation features favorite characters including Dory, Crush, and the fish tank friends. Marlin and Nemo “just keep swimming” as they overcome challenges on their way to find each other and themselves. Memorable songs help  Finding Nemo Jr.  bring a vibrant underwater world to life on stage for a story filled with fun, friendship and adventure.   Trouble in Deadwood A Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: March 3rd at 10 am* Show Dates: April 7th-11th & 15th-19th* Dinner and a show, onstage in Walker Hall at the Capitol Theatre!  Trouble in Deadwood  is set in Deadwood, South Dakota in 1876. It’s a Wild West mystery-comedy and a “whodonit” that keeps the audience guessing! Boss Butler wants to control the town but someone doesn’t want to let that happen and is willing to commit murder to make sure it doesn’t. Was it the Widow Dawson, Sawbones the Salesman, wild woman Catastrophe Jones, or the outlaw gunslinger Black Bart? Audience members enjoy a catered meal while trying to identify the culprit before he or she rides off into the sunset.   Come From Away A contemporary musical Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: May 19th* Show Dates: June 9th-14th* A critically acclaimed global sensation,  Come From Away  is a musical based on true events immediately following the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. When air space around the world was closed down, dozens of planes were diverted to the small town of Gander in Newfoundland. Local residents overcame language and culture differences to welcome thousands of stranded passengers from all over the world, offering them shelter, supplies, food, and comfort during an uncertain time. As 2026 marks the 25 th  anniversary of the attacks, ACT presents  Come From Away  with its message of kindness, unity, and resilience.   Ron Pearson: If Family Doesn't Get You, Gravity Will! Nationally-known Comedian/Juggler Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: July 7th* Show Dates: July 29th - August 2nd* Nationally-known entertainer Ron Pearson is a triple-threat: he’s an actor/storyteller, a family-friendly comedian, and a world-renowned juggler. You may recognize him from TV appearances on shows including That ‘70s Show, The Late Late Show, and the Drew Carey Show! Whether he’s poking fun at everyday situations or revealing humor within family life, Ron can create comedy chaos out of thin air as he connects with the audience on a personal level. Fun for the whole family: Ron’s comedy is appropriate for all ages and is guaranteed to have you laughing out loud.   Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella A golden-age musical, presented at the Johnson Fine Arts Center,  in partnership with Northern State University Opera-Theatre Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: September 22nd* Show Dates: October 10th-18th* Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella  captures the timeless enchantment of the beloved and classic fairy tale and adorns it with charm and elegance, bringing the well-known characters to life on stage. Cinderella’s stepmother and stepsisters force her to work and clean all day, while they prepare to attend the Royal Ball. Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother helps Cinderella attend the Ball and she meets Prince Charming. A love story expressed with style and charm through Rodgers & Hammerstein’s original music and lyrics. Appropriate for all ages. *Tentative dates - subject to change.

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