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 21st - 25th* 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.

Dinner Theatre patrons, please note the following: Box office opens to the subscribers March 17th and to the public March 23rd. Ticket pricing includes admission to the play (with reserved seating), the meal, the dessert, and a large ACT souvenir cup. Seating for Dinner Theatre is accessible for those using walkers or wheelchairs. Patrons using wheelchairs should call ACT’s office to speak with a staff member about choosing the best location for their seats. For evening performances, front doors open at 6:00 p.m. for cocktail/social hour. Seating areas open at 6:30 p.m. The show begins at 7:00 p.m. For the matinee, front doors open at 12:00 noon for cocktail/social hour. Seating areas open at 12:30 p.m. The show begins at 1:00 p.m. The catered meal will be prepared off-site, and Aberdeen Community Theatre cannot guarantee the absence of common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, or seafood. Options are available for patrons with medically necessary restrictions. Please call the ACT office and speak with the House Manager regarding any dietary questions or concerns. If you attended past Dinner Theatre performances and received a large cup, you may bring that with you and re-use it, but anyone who needs a new cup will receive one. Important information for ACT SUBSCRIBERS ONLY “Trouble in Deadwood” will be presented onstage in Walker Hall, at the Capitol Theatre. All audience members will be seated on the stage - with the actors performing around and in between the tables. Because the seating chart is different from a normal ACT show, ACT staff will be calling all subscribers (VIP, Individual, and Flex) to select and reserve their seats for this production. Once your seats have been selected, your tickets will be mailed to you. Please be sure to take our call, to ensure access to the best seat selection! Want to sit with all your friends at dinner theatre? Tickets go on sale to the public on March 23 , but you can reserve your seats today by becoming a Table Sponsor - this option is available for businesses, family, or friend groups! Call (605) 225-2228 for information on pricing and to reserve your table today! Table Sponsor benefits include: Support ACT's productions and programs First choice of reserved seats Business, family, or friend group name or logo in the program, on signs and screens GUARANTEED to sit together: Table for 10 people Drink tickets & ACT Souvenir Cups for all guests Here is a seating chart for dinner theatre.

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.

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

Support ACT's daily operating costs with tax-deductible Season Contributions. Help maintain Capitol Theatre and fuel artistic growth. ACT Season Contribution Your Season Contributing Support is essential to managing the daily operating costs of the Capitol which includes electricity, gas, upkeep, janitorial, etc. These are completely separate from subscriptions and ticket purchases, which go directly toward costs of ACT shows – costumes, set, artistic fees, royalties, etc. Because no tickets are included, this contribution is tax deductible as provided by law. It is only through your generous support that ACT can continue to maintain the Capitol Theatre on Aberdeen’s historic Main Street while continuing our artistic growth. Join the growing number of patrons who are listed below and in ACT’s season programs as Season Contributing Supporters. Prefer to mail us a contribution? Download the Season Mail-in Form and mail it, along with your donation, to: ACT PO Box 813 Aberdeen, SD 57402-0813 Season Mail-in Form act gratefully acknowledges SEASON SPONSORS & CONTRIBUTORS SEASON SPONSORS $2,500+ EXCUTIVE PRODUCERS $1,500-$2,499 Aberdeen Insider Chuck Gabriel Brad & Jayne Herther Marcia Miller Ka Squire PRODUCERS $1,000-$1,499 Jeff Catron Diamond Dry Cleaning Donald H. Hall Estate Rees & Bonnie Mielke Valerie Nixon NVC Pierson Ford Roland & Rita Pond Nancy Upton Rory & Ginny Troske THEATRE ANGELS $525-$999 Roger & Adonica Cooper Kent & Susan Edson Jeff & Kathy Eisenbeisz Hansen Video Kevin & Wendy Hoerner Loren & Linda Locken Robert Voyles & Laura Rettig Kay Sandquist Vince & Gita Webb BENEFACTOR $275-$524 Doug & Anita Eilers Scott Gohn Nancy & Craig Harrison Jan & Gordon Locken Jerald & Marlene Loebs Olive Lovett Gregg & Barbara Magera Mary & Mike McHugh Pauer Sound LLC Reed & Ann Rasmussen Diane Swenson Virginia Tobin SUSTAINER $125-$274 Aberdeen Downtown Association Mary Amacher Cory & Beth Biegler Greg & Ellen Boekelheide Doug & Glenda DeVore Linda DeWalt Downie Piano Tuning Rod & Vicki Evans Mary Filbert Fire Safety First Diane Hoines Don & Carolyn Lang Brenda Lanphere Dave & Cindy Nikolas Janis Pearson Pounders - Kraig Schlaht & Teresa Levsen Dee & Norg Sanderson Tri-State Water Brenda Weishaar Larry & Margaret Wild PATRON $75-$124 Linda & Harvey Aman Mary Arndt Robert & Judith Beadle Dwain Buntrock Lori Faw Janelle Fortin Lonald & Dr. Marva Gellhaus Bob Graham Judy & Orville Gruebele Larry & Laura Hadrick Mark & Janice Hedges Stacey & Larry Hepola Chris Hermes Dennis Kamen Rod & Cyrece Kono Kim & Wayne Larson Dee Lauinger Merle & Janice Mohr Jane Mundschenk Janet & Casey O'Connell Steve Stoecker Sheila Sullivan Chris & Heidi Sylte Douglas & Brenda Thompson Guy & Lisa Trenhaile Dan & Susan VanDover Kae Weigel Dwight & Fran Wookey FRIEND $50-74 Steve & Cristy Biegler Patsy Brosz Judy Bulian Terry & Marcia Haaland Carol Hanse Lang's Audio, TV & Appliance Angie Osterman Jenny Pelzl Jason & Sara Stolp Jeff & Marcia Sveen

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