Aberdeen Community Theatre presents a Young People's Theatre production of "HOW TO EAT LIKE A CHILD" April 12-16, 2023 A hilarious musical romp through the joys and sorrows of being a child! Young actors give twenty-three lessons in such subjects as how to beg for a dog, how to torture your sister, how to act after being sent to your room, and how to laugh hysterically. The songs are charming, the pace is fast, and the jokes are delightful. “How to Eat Like a Child” is based on the Viking book of the same name by beloved author Delia Ephron. Show Dates: Wednesday, April 12, 7:30pm Thursday, April 13, 7:30pm Friday, April 14, 7:30pm Saturday, April 15, 7:30pm Sunday, April 16, 2:30pm Tickets: ACT Subscribers: March 21, 10am Early Bird: March 25, 10am: Child $12 • Adult $16 Advance: March 28, 10am: Child $14 • Adult $18 At The Door: Child $16 • Adult $22 Cast List: Eden Barkmeier Alainna Flanigan-Bowen Jamison Frericks Sienna Gray McKenna Hamson Elliot Hansen Chase Hawkinson Peter Hemke Eiler Jensen Jillian Lepkowski Bradley Mayer Grace Mayer Lauryn Robinson Haydler Schiferl Penelope Vogel Raylee Zimmer Big thanks to everyone who auditioned! Cast will meet for the first rehearsal Thursday, March 9, 4-6 p.m. Scripts, scores and rehearsal schedules will be handed out at that time. Based on the book by Delia Ephron / Written by Delia Ephron, John Forster and Judith Kahan / Music and Lyrics by John Forster We had over nearly 70 kids audition for just 16 roles. That's a lot of competition! But don't feel down or give up. Instead, stay brave and get ready for the next opportunity. You never know what amazing things might be waiting for you!

Auditions for “How to Eat Like a Child” will be held at the Capitol Theatre, 415 S Main St., March 6th and 7th at 6pm. SYNOPSIS: A hilarious musical romp through the joys and sorrows of being a child! Young actors give twenty-three lessons in such subjects as how to beg for a dog, how to torture your sister, how to act after being sent to your room, and how to laugh hysterically. The songs are charming, the pace is fast, and the jokes are delightful. “How to Eat Like a Child” is based on the Viking book of the same name by beloved author Delia Ephron. Age Range: 7-17 years old Cast Size: 15 Directed by: Brian T. Schultz Tentative Show Dates: April 12th - 15th at 7:30pm & April 16th at 2:30pm Director’s Note: Preparation is NOT required for auditions - all children will learn a song during auditions. Script Check-out: K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, or at the ACT office. SCRIPT CHECKOUTS ARE FOR 48 HOURS. Please be sure to return scripts on time. All scripts need to be returned by March 5th. Here are the three songs that will be sung at auditions. Please review the lyrics below. LIKE A CHILD Everyone hates turnips But grownups always eat them Kids are much too smart To let a vegetable defeat them So you could eat your turnips like a grownup Or you could drop ‘em in your napkin Before they reach your mouth And smuggle them to the garbage Like a child, like a child, like a chi-chi-child Like a child, like a child, like a chi-chi-child Just do what you’ve got to do And smuggle them to the garbage like a child WAITING, WAITING School is over So here I wait (big sigh) For my mother Who, as usual, is late Waiting, waiting For a disorganized adult Nothing’s more exasperating Or more difficult WHY SHOULD A KID HAVE TO WALK Why should a kid who has run out of gum Have to beg for a ride to the store Which by car is just minutes away But on foot could take half of the day And why can a grownup zoom off in the car To a party that’s right down the block And when even your pet gets a ride to the vet Oh why should a kid have to walk

Congratulations to ACT's own Jim Walker and Courtney Rott for receiving awards at the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Community Champions luncheon! ACT's Artistic/Managing Director James L. Walker was honored with the ViTality Award, which is given to an individual who is a ‘keeper’ of the regional vision, and who lives in the regional growth and ‘ViTality’ spirit every day. The award is named in memory of Aberdonian, Vi Stoia. Jim was recognized for his decades of work supporting theatre and the arts in Aberdeen and around the region and state. Longtime ACT actor, volunteer, and supporter Courtney Rott, Jr. received the George Award, which is presented to a person who has worked tirelessly on behalf of the community in trying to make Aberdeen a better place to live and work. Courtney was selected for his years of dedication to the Theatre, Aberdeen Oktoberfest, local schools and teams, as well as numerous boards and organizations.

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Memorial Endowment Our Memorial Endowment fund is managed such that a portion of the interest can be invested back into theater to keep it looking good and running smoothly. Talk to your financial planner about including ACT in your will or consider a gift to ACT in the name of your departed loved one. Memorial Endowment gifts are remembered in a listing of names on this website and in perpetuity by photographs in the lobby of the Capitol Theatre. Stock transfers are accepted for this endowment. These gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law. If you would like to begin a memorial , please download the intent form and return it to: ACT PO Box 813 Aberdeen, SD 57402-0813 Intent Form ACT Remembers Betty Lou Anderson 1942 - 2010 Bernice A. Borchard 1930 - 2002 Robert Brochard 1929 – 2015 Eugene & Esther Decker 1909 - 1991 1919 - 2012 John Evens Deceased 1985 Marlyce (Mathieu) Evans 1928 – 2009 Myrel Evens Deceased 1998 James W. Ewing 1931 – 2013 Curt R. Ewinger 1952 – 2010 Myles B. Fry 1927 – 1993 Christen Graeber Winter 1956 – 1998 Helen Graf Strauss 1899 – 1998 Donald H. Hall 1925 – 2008 John S. Hall 1900 – 1990 Lynn Marie Hansen 1963 – 2009 Esther Huettl Graf 1909 – 1995 M.E. Ted Hunstad 1912 – 2001 Hollis Hurlbert 1947 – 2004 Sally & Robert Johnston 1927 – 2015 1923 – 1995 Joe Kelly 1918 – 2006 Thomas Francis Kelly 1949 – 2004 H.I. King 1918 – 1996 Gladys C. Maloney 1899 – 1987 Phyllis A. McCafferty 1937 – 1998 Chuck Mewing 1930 – 2008 Richard Norquist 1933 – 2003 Sondra Odland 1932 – 2010 Jane Redmond 1946 – 1994 Marian J. Rix 1950 – 1997 Matthew Alan S. Rosin 1984 – 1987 Lois Ryman 1935 – 1999 Susan Gail Schnabel Seaton 1959 – 2013 Pat Stenerson 1934 – 1999 Tyler Stuck 1980 – 2008 Lyle & Rosemary Walker 1930 – 2019 1932 – 2003 Sally (Evens) Webb 1947 – 2011 Marian Wehde 1929 – 1991 Helen Weifenbach-Travland 1919 – 2006 Leland A. Weishaar 1942 – 1995 Beth E. Wray 1942 – 1998 Kathlyn M. & James M. Ziegler 1922 – 2002 1922 – 2008

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