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

44th Volunteer party - 36th Annual ACTie awards 33rd Anniversary in Capitol Theatre Aberdeen Community Theatre celebrated a successful 2025 Season, and honored hundreds of volunteers at its annual Volunteer Party on January 24, 2026. ACT relies on volunteers to fill a wide variety of roles backstage, on stage, and off stage, in order to support our mission of providing quality entertainment and opportunities for people of all ages. Hundreds of volunteers sing, dance, act, build sets, make costumes, operate lights and sound, do hair and makeup, usher, assist with office or facility tasks, and much more - every year. Their generous gifts of time and talent are vital to our success: we simply could not do it without our volunteers. We are grateful to each and every one of you for "GETTING INTO THE ACT!!" Here's a look at this year's "ACTie" awards. Special note: any volunteers who were unable to attend the awards event may pick up their certificates/awards at the ACT office, 417 South Main Street, during normal business hours. Back Row Left to Right: ACT's Artistic/Managing Director - Brian T. Schultz Performer of the Year - Chris Anderson Techie of the Year  - Emily Meidinger Debut Performer of the Year  - Kat Schnabel Front Row Left to Right: Business of the Year  - Will Barber; Schwan Electric Debut Techie of the Year  - Luka Veil Donald H. Hall Scholarship - Luka Veil Volunteer of the Year  - Diane Leitheiser Not Pictured: Donald H. Hall Lifetime Achievement - Linda Batteen Board Member Distinguished Service Award  - Barb Evans Board Member Distinguished Service Award  - Curt Wischmeier Newcomer of the Year  - Jaclyn Collier Orchestra Member of the Year - Christopher Stanichar 2025 Season Debuts: "Harriet the Spy" Stella Drangsteivt Macy Hamson Elise Hoglund Josie Hoglund Leah Lovrien Rose Middlebrooke "Uncanny Valley" Nick Harr Sarah Rusche "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" Amelia Duncan Michael Anderson Kaden Aumer Isabelle Bruce Isabelle Carlson Genevieve Collier Emmory Hanson Andrew Michaels Erin Walth "The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What?" Jaclyn Collier "Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Comedy" Lynzey Connor Becky Veil Sierra Biegler "Girls Who Wear Glasses" Sadie Johnson "The Sound of Music" Ella Balgaard Anna Bisbee Sadie Brunes Brayden Cambier Gabe Cogley Kealey DesCamps Stephanie Fritz Hannah Gasperich Ember Giest Lexie Johnson Stephen Rowenhorst Kat Schnabel Grace Schumacher Alexander Trujillo Oliva Vogt Anna Bieber Josh Bowen Iris Fogderud Crystal Haaland Alyana Henderson Xavier Louis Brian Omland Alexis Schwagel Katie Steger Emma Arp Whitney Axtell Tyler Beck Joe Berns Dylan Blair Laura Cooper Lexi Cutler Kayla Freeman Marjorie Garry Felicity Gasperich Cylie Gergen Brady Haar Brody Hampl Cole Holms Logan Jensen Axton Johnson Conner Knigge Maggie Knippling Gerrit Peck Alicia Peterson Angel Olivo Porcayo Hayden Posey Shelby Serrano Gretchen Sharp Christopher Stanichar Vincent Strenge Sarah Suko Alyssa Ulyman Peggy Veith "The Gift of the Magi" William Barber Clara Cuellar Solano Gideon Mische Nepotism is Relative (A Wild Family Affair) Jason, Jennifer & Eden Barkmeier; Ava Rott Haven & Sadie Brunes Kendel, Danielle & Isabella Carlson Nicole Christiansen & Eliot Lucas Patrick, Jaclyn & Genevieve Collier Aria & Asa Crary Holly & Kealey DesCamps Doug & Darlene Deyo Raph & Amelia Duncan Aysia & William Eggena Marla & Iris Fogderud Hannah & Felicity Gasperich Journey & Sienna Gray McKenna, Madison & Macy Hamson Bryson, Aubree, Emmory & Amber Hanson Matt, Lori & Jill Harmel Addyson & Jami Heinrich Elise & Josie Hoglund Josh, Becky & Eiler Jensen Mary & Brad Keahey Liza & Josiah Kollman Christine & Jill Lepkowski Teresa Levsen, Kraig Schlaht; Michael Garofalo Gregg & Barb Magera Joel & Sarah Mann Mark & Mary Marion; RJ Thompson Bethe Martian; Lily & Daisy Williams Russ, Lisa, & Shaun McNeely Troy & Dani McQuillen Justin & Emily Meidinger Tim, Emily & Juli Moffett Stephanie, Lydia & Charlotte Nora Lucky, Joan & Thatcher Peterson Brian & Charlie Rexinger Marcus, Hillary & Lauryn Robinson Courtney Rott & Erin Rudner; Ava Rott Arlyn & Sarah Rusche Tanner & Libbi Shultis Bridget & George Schaff Elizabeth, Elsa & Haydler Schiferl Shawn & Kat Schnabel Brian, Juli & Natalie Schultz Mike Skyles & Darci Bultema George P. & Sandy Sullivan Alex & Paige Tiede; Erin Walth Becky & Luka Veil Carol & Claire Vetter; Zach Lopez John, Tracy, Alice, Coen, Penelope & Eva Vogel Jim Walker & Jerry Oligmueller Larry, Margaret & Elizabeth Wild Jessa & Raylee Zimmer Glutton for Punishment (10 out of 10 performances in "The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What?") Juli Schultz Brenda Weishaar Nancy Miller Luka Veil Emily Meidinger Chuck Gabriel (9 out of 10 performances in "The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What?") Sandy Sullivan Mary Keahey (8 out of 10 performances in "The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What?") Wanda Wagemann Aysia Eggena (7 out of 10 performances in "The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What?") Sarah Mann Justin Meidinger Natalie Schultz Bryson Hanson (6 out of 10 performances in "The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What?") Joey Johnson (Kitchen Manager in "The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What?") Nicole Christiansen Season Specialist Chuck Gabriel Juli Schultz Tracy Vogel Betty Anderson A-Stitch-In-Time (Golden Needle/Golden Thread) Barb Imberi Cindy Haliburton Tracy Klein Debut Techie of the Year Sierra Biegler Genevieve Collier Nick Harr Schizophrenic Star Isabella Carlson Nicole Christiansen Genevieve Collier Lynzey Connor Aria Crary Emily Davis Amelia Duncan Sienna Gray Emmory Hanson Bridgett Schaff Kat Schnabel Kale Secker Penelope Vogel Becky Veil Eden Barkmeier Haydler Schiferl Aysia Eggena Eliot Lucas Eva Vogel Diane Leitheiser Shaun McNeely Emily Meidinger Luka Veil

Cast Announcement ACT's Young People's Theatre presents "Finding Nemo Jr." - March 4 - 8. (𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒐𝒙 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝑭𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚 - 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒐𝒐𝒏, 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒕 𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈.) Director Claire Vetter wants to thank all of the young actors who auditioned for this show! More than SIXTY actors auditioned for fewer than thirty roles, and everyone was so excited and brought such great energy to the stage! As always, there were very difficult decisions to make when choosing a cast from such a large group of talented young people. CAST MEMBERS LISTED BELOW, PLEASE NOTE: All actors are expected to attend the first rehearsal on Sunday, January 25, from 4:00pm - 6:00pm in the Classroom at the Capitol Theatre, 415 S Main Street CAST LIST Nemo ~ Eiler Jensen Marlin ~ Haydler Schiferl Dory ~ Eden Judyth Barkmeier Sharks: Bruce ~ Penelope Vogel Chum/Moonfish/Sea Turtle ~ Evelyn Haselhorst Anchor/Moonfish/Sea Turtle ~ Lexi Robinson Tank Gang: Bubbles ~ Joci Schaffhauser Bloat ~ TJ Weidner Gurgle ~ Eva Vogel Peach ~ Isabella Carlson Gill ~ Lauryn Robinson Nigel ~ Bridget Schaff Sea Turtles: Crush ~ Amelia Duncan Squirt/Fish Friend ~ Hewitt Duncan Kai/Moonfish/Fish Friend ~ Thatcher Peterson Breeze/Moonfish/Fish Friend ~ Tessa Bjorkman Reef Kids: Professor Ray/Octopus 1/Jellyfish ~ Gabe Cogley Pearl/Seahorse 1/ Jellyfish ~ Ella Balgaard Sheldon/Seahorse 2/Jellyfish ~ Kealey Kean DesCamps Tad/Moonfish/Lobster 1 ~ Isaac Bjorkman Sea Chorus: Coral/Vacationer/Octopus 2 ~ Brooke Sprinkel Scuba Mask Dancer/Sea Turtle 1/Seagull ~ Sienna Gray Pearl's Parent/Shark/Sea Turtle 2/Jellyfish ~ Kyrie Yeigh Sheldon's Parent/Shark/Eel 1/Jellyfish ~ Emma Woizeschke Tad's Parent/Shark/Eel 2/Jellyfish ~ Suri Jetto Barracuda/Grouper/Seagull ~ Monarch Olson Angelfish/Moonfish/Lobster 2 ~ Evey Hinrichs Damselfish/Seagull ~ Hunter Pueppke Director ~ Claire Vetter Stage Manager ~ Luka Veil Assistant Stage Manager ~ Lydia Nora

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The Capitol Theatre is a beloved venue located in Aberdeen, South Dakota that serves as the home of Aberdeen Community Theatre (ACT). As the only non-profit live community theatre in the city, ACT has been providing high-quality entertainment to local audiences for over 40 years. Aberdeen Community Theatre presents its 46th season in 2026 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. BUY TICKETS NOW 1 2 3 4 5

ACT Subscriptions There are three types of subscription plans, each with different benefits. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see details and choose the one that works for you. The sooner you subscribe, the more you save! Questions? Call us at 605-225-2228! VIP Flex Individual Alternatively, you can click the PDF icon to download a form, print out, fill, and mail to the ACT office at 417, S Main St. Aberdeen. Subscriber Benefits Becoming a subscriber – or renewing your subscription – helps support ACT. Plus becoming a subscriber comes with great perks! The list below shows what we have to offer our subscribers, who through their support, help us put on high-quality, affordable, and family-friendly entertainment, live on stage, for audiences of all ages! New for 2026, each ACT subscription will come with a special bonus: a ticket coupon that can be exchanged to bring one adult friend, or two children, to any ACT show (excluding Dinner Theatre).