THE KIDS LEFT. THE DOG DIED. NOW WHAT? This is the saga of men and women over “a certain age” with divorce on their hands, gravity on their bodies, grandchildren on their self-images, and the dating scene on their egos. From empty-nesting to retirement, from divorce to grandparenting and more… THE KIDS LEFT. THE DOG DIED. NOW WHAT? is a humorous and heartfelt take on mid-life challenges. This musical comedy is ACT’s Dinner Theatre selection for 2025, with 10 performances. Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: May 13 Show Dates: June 3 - 7, 11 - 15 OUT OF ORDER For government official Richard Willey, anything that can go wrong, will go wrong – when he tries to engage in extramarital escapades with his mistress at a fancy London hotel. Somehow, Richard ends up trying to hide a body and hide his infidelity. All the while, shenanigans ensue as he weaves an increasingly tangled tale to cover it all up. Witty and fast-paced, OUT OF ORDER promises to sweep you along as the plot thickens. Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: July 8* Show Dates: July 30 - August 3* THE SOUND OF MUSIC One of the world’s most beloved musicals, featuring cherished songs including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and of course, “THE SOUND OF MUSIC” itself. The inspirational story, based on the real-life von Trapp family singers, follows a Governess, a Baron, and seven children as they grow together in music and joy, before confronting the danger of Nazism as it expands into their beloved Austria. Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: September 28* Show Dates: October 15 - 19* The Gift of the Magi It’s New York City at the turn of the century; Jim and Della eat potatoes for dinner every night and stuff their boots with newspaper to get by, saving coins as they can. But what about Christmas? Through a strange twist of fate, the young couple finds perfect gifts for one another, but at an unexpected cost. THE GIFT OF THE MAGI illuminates the true meaning of the holiday. This sweet and joyful retelling of the O. Henry short story includes classic Christmas carols. Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: October 28* Show Dates: November 19 - 23 * *Tentative dates - subject to change.

This is the saga of men and women over “a certain age” with divorce on their hands, gravity on their bodies, grandchildren on their self-images, and the dating scene on their egos. From empty-nesting to retirement, from divorce to grandparenting and more… THE KIDS LEFT. THE DOG DIED. NOW WHAT? is a humorous and heartfelt take on mid-life challenges. This musical comedy is ACT’s Dinner Theatre selection for 2025, with 10 performances. Aberdeen Community Theatre is looking to cast up to 8 adults - 4 men, 4 women Age 40+ preferred, or anyone who can play older Scripts & scores available for 48 hour checkout from the ACT office, 417 S. Main St, Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Please note that script are limited and checkout is on a first come, first served basis. "The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What?" auditions will be held in Theatre B at the Capitol Theatre, 415 S Main St., April 21 & 22 at 7pm.  Actors will do selected reading from the script, as well as listen to/review the audition songs, and sing through them several times. Audition Songs: Download, fill out, and bring to auditions or email a copy to act@nvc.net . Additional forms available at auditions.

ACT's Mission is to promote quality theatrical experiences for and by the greater Aberdeen region. about us Aberdeen Community Theatre (ACT) is a community theater located in the Capitol Theatre, a renovated 1926 vaudeville/movie house on historic Main Street. The theater provides a range of opportunities for people of all ages to "GET INTO THE ACT" onstage and backstage. ACT's Young People's Theatre program offers theater skills building and enhancement for youth ages seven to seventeen. In addition to the six mainstage production a year, we strive to bring in entertaining traveling show and a variety of festivals. The Capitol Theatre was opened in January 1927 as a French art deco theater. Its marquee was lit for the first time that month and a stage performance called "The Green Hat: A Play with a Punch" was included in the opening ceremonies. This was followed by the theater's first silent film screening, "Kid Boots". The following year, the Capitol was outfitted with a Vita-Phone sound system for the popular "talkies". In the late 1980s, the Capitol Theatre began to wind down as a new duplex theater was being built in Aberdeen. The last movie to play at the Capitol was "Robocop 2" in 1990. In the early 1990s, there was a need for a permanent home for the Aberdeen Community Theatre, which had incorporated in 1980. ACT used any available theater space for their productions until moving permanently into the Capitol Theatre in 1992. The theater was converted from a movie house into a fully functional stage and movie facility. Since then, ongoing renovations and modifications have enhanced the performance space and the theater-going experience. ACT Board & Staff Board and Staff Linda Bartholomew President Barb Evans Vice President Kathy Stuck Treasurer Curt Wischmeier Secretary Linda Batteen Member-at-large Guy Trenhaile Member-at-large James L. Walker Artistic Director Emeritus Rory King Legal Counsel Brian T. Schultz Artistic/Managing Director Paige Walth Tiede Technical Assistant/Facility Coordinator Teresa Levsen Community Relations Severin French Graphic Designer/Box Office Manager Claire Vetter Education Coordinator Zach C. Lopez Technical Assistant/Facility Coordinator Dan McQuillen NICOA Trainee/ACT Office Assistant GET IN TOUCH We'd love to hear from you Email Us Call Us Facebook Us Contact Us

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 45th season in 2025 2025 Season Shows 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. 1 2 3 4 5

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