Cast Announcement Aberdeen Community Theatre presents "Trouble in Deadwood," a Wild West mystery comedy! It's this year's Dinner Theatre event with performances April 7-11 and April 15-19. Stay tuned for more information about ticketing, show times, and pricing!  The Box Office will open exclusively for ACT Season Subscribers on March 17. (Become a Subscriber today to have first access to the best seats!) The Box Office will open to the public on March 23.  Director Brian T. Schultz is grateful to everyone who auditioned. CAST LIST Dr. Hiram “Sawbones” Tinpenny — John Vogel Kat “Catastrophe” Jones — Emily S. Davis Bartholomew “Black Bart” Susan Malone — Kale Secker Phoebe “Hawkeye Hayes” Dawson — Nicole Christiansen Boss Ulysses Butler — Chris Anderson Lawman Wyatt Eastwood — Eliot Lucas Saloon Denizens — Will Barber, Aysia Eggena, Chuck Gabriel, Diane Leitheiser, Emily Meidinger, and Kat Schnabel Synopsis:  "Trouble in Deadwood" is set in Deadwood, South Dakota in 1876. It’s a Wild West mystery-comedy and a “whodunit” 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.

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 17th 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.

ACT's second show of the 2026 season is our murder mystery dinner theatre: "Trouble in Deadwood." 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 – while enjoying a catered meal. Auditions for "Trouble in Deadwood" will be held on Monday, February 23rd, 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday, February 24th, 7:00 p.m. at Walker Hall, Capitol Theatre, 415 S. Main Street. No experience needed. No preparation required. Tentative show dates: April 7th-11th, 6:30 p.m. April 15th-18th, 6:30 p.m. April 19th, 12:30 p.m. Director: Brian T. Schultz Scripts are available at the ACT office at 417, S. Main Street. Download this audition form, fill it out, and bring with you to auditions or email a copy to act@nvc.net . ACT is looking for a cast of five to six actors for the following characters . ROLES: Dr. Hiram “Sawbones” Tinpenny – male, 40+ Purveyor of a traveling medicine show; sells moonshine as a cure. Kat “Catastrophe” Jones – female, 30+ Wild woman of the frontier; some say she just might be cursed. Bartholomew “Black Bart” Susan Malone – male, 30+ A notorious outlaw bent on revenge, leader of the Blackheart Gang. Phoebe “Hawkeye Hayes” Dawson – female, 30+ An expert sniper; became the mayor after her husband’s mysterious death. Boss Ulysses Butler – male, 30+ A rich snob from Boston; a charismatic scoundrel who owns a gold mine. This role may be doubled with Lawman Wyatt Eastwood Lawman Wyatt Eastwood – male, 30+ He’s the law as far as Deadwood is concerned, fond of the bottle. This role may be doubled with Boss Ulysses Butler

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