TICKET INFORMATION: Box Office is open NOW for YPT's "Girls Who Wear Glasses" Advance Child: $12.00 Advance Adult: $16.00 Door Child: $16.00 Door Adult: $20.00 Buy tickets NOW by clicking the link below, in person at Riddle's Jewelry, or by calling (605) 225-2228 ACT Season Subscribers should note that "Girls Who Wear Glasses" is a special feature production that is not included in 2025 Season Subscription packages. Subscribers will need to purchase tickets separately for this production. PERFORMANCES: Friday, September 26th at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 27th at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 28th at 2:30 p.m. CAST Mira Pierce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sienna Gray Tiffany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eva Vogel Lindsay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emmory Hanson Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bridget Schaff Claire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Juli Moffett Sybil Pierce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Genevieve Collier Ms. Scope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sadie Johnson CREW Director/Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Claire Vetter Assistant Director/Stage Manager. . . . . . . . . .Luka Veil

Cast announcement! ACT's Young People's Theatre is grateful to all of the very talented young actors who auditioned for "Girls Who Wear Glasses," with performances scheduled for September 26-28. The Box Office for "Girls Who Wear Glasses" will open on Friday, September 5. Watch our page for more information about tickets, coming soon! Congratulations to the cast! 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗣𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲: Sienna Gray 𝗧𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘆: Eva Vogel 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘆: Emmory Hanson 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀: Bridget Schaff 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲: Juli Moffett 𝗦𝘆𝗯𝗶𝗹 𝗣𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲: Genevieve Collier 𝗠𝘀. 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲: Sadie Johnson 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: Claire Vetter 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘁. 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿/𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: Luka Veil Director Claire Vetter notes that there were only enough roles available for fewer than half of those who auditioned, and she had to make difficult choices! ACT subscribers should note that "Girls Who Wear Glasses" is a special feature production that is not included in 2025 Season Subscription packages. Subscribers will need to purchase tickets separately for this production

"Girls Who Wear Glasses" by Anne Nejri Growing up is hard enough, navigating friendship, school and parents. But when Mira has to get glasses, it is the last straw. As she deals with old friends who are suddenly only interested in popularity and new friends who want her to be more like them, Mira has to decide who she really wants to be. With the help of her glasses, she starts to see clearly in more ways than one, as she learns to stand up for herself in this humorous story about fitting in, friendship and frames. Young People's Theatre is seeking a cast between 4-7 girls, 5th-8th grade. Auditions will be held Monday, August 25th, 4:00 pm and Tuesday, August 26th, 4:00 pm at Walker Hall, Capitol Theatre, 415 S. Main Street. No experience needed. No need to prepare. Tentative show dates: September 26th-27th, 7:30 pm; Sunday, September 28th, 2:30 pm Scripts will be available soon. Scripts are available for 48 hours from either the ACT’s office or the K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library. Please note that scripts are limited and checkout is on a first come, first served basis. Download, fill out, and bring with you to auditions or email a copy to act@nvc.net Additional forms available at auditions.

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. Director’s note: actors do not need to match the recommended ages exactly, provided they can play the suggested age. If no age is specified, the role is open to any adult actor. Open call to members of the NSU community and the general public. Wednesday, August 27th at 6:00 pm Thursday, August 28th at 6:00 pm At the Johnson Fine Arts Center’s Black Box Theater, NSU campus. Projected performance dates: October 15-19 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 scripts are limited and checkout is on a first come, first served basis. CHARACTERS: Maria Rainer (18+), a Postulant at Nonnberg Abbey The Mother Abbess (40+) Sister Berthe, Mistress of Novices Sister Margaretta, Mistress of Postulants Sister Sophia Captain Georg von Trapp Franz, the butler Frau Schmidt, the housekeeper Liesl von Trapp (16) Friedrich von Trapp (14) Louisa von Trapp (13) Kurt von Trapp (10) Brigitta von Trapp (9) Marta von Trapp (7) Gretl von Trapp (6) (must be a good reader) Rolf Gruber (17) Elsa Schraeder (25+) Ursula (25+) Max Detweiler (30+) Herr Zeller Baron Elberfeld A New Postulant Admiral von Schreiber ENSEMBLE: Neighbors of Captain von Trapp, nuns, novices, postulants, and contestants at the Festival Concert Adult and NSU Students Audition Form Youth Audition Form Download, fill out, and bring to auditions or email a copy to act@nvc.net . Additional forms available at auditions.

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.

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.

ACT and Young People's Theatre present "The Lightning Thief - the Percy Jackson Musical!" Performance dates will be announced soon - keep an eye on our page! ➡️ALL CAST MEMBERS are expected to attend a read-through tonight in Walker Hall at the Capitol Theatre, beginning at 7:00pm. ➡️CAMPERS/ENSEMBLE MEMBER roles will be assigned at read-through. ➡️ALL CAST MEMBERS (or their parents) should check their email for an important message from the Director. YPT wishes to thank EVERYONE who auditioned for the show - there was such a huge turnout and so much talent on stage the past two nights! We wish we could cast everyone. Ultimately, there were more than twice as many actors than available roles, and that meant the director had difficult decisions to make. We thank you for sharing your time and talents with us, and we hope to see you at our next YPT audition.

As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and multiple monsters hot on his trail. When Zeus's lightning bolt is stolen, Percy must travel to the Underworld and back, solve the Oracle’s riddle, and prevent a war between the gods. THE LIGHTNING THIEF musical is adapted from the best-selling book of the same name by Rick Riordan and features a thrilling rock score. Aberdeen Community Theatre's Young People's Theatre is looking to cast 15-20 students between 6th and 12th grade, 2 adult men, and 1-2 adult women for this mythological rock musical. Opportunities for featured casting in the ensemble. Additional chorus roles to be determined. " The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" auditions will be held in Walker Hall at the Capitol Theatre, 415 S Main St., March 3rd and 4th at 6pm.   No  experience needed. No need to prepare. Tentative show dates: April 9-13 (Depending on volunteer schedules) DIRECTOR - Paige Walth Tiede MUSICAL DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER - Claire Vetter FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER - Zach C. Lopez Scripts available for 48 hours from either the ACT’s office or the K.O. Lee Library. Please note that script are limited and checkout is on a first come, first served basis. Download, fill out, and bring to auditions or email a copy to act@nvc.net . Additional forms available at auditions. FEATURED ROLES: Percy Jackson-Son of Poseidon, a good kid with a teenage temper. Annabeth-Daughter of Athena, smarter than you. Grover-A happy-go-lucky satyr, like a hippie kid with hooves. Luke-Son of Hermes, cool camp counselor. Sally Jackson-Percy’s hard-working mother. Mr. Brunner/Chiron-Wise centaur, part-time Latin teacher. Clarisse-Tough jock girl, daughter of Ares. Mr. D-aka Dionysus, god of wine, snarky camp director Charon-Ferryperson to the Underworld

TICKET INFORMATION: Box office opens for season subscribers February 4 at 10 a.m. Box Office opens February 8 at 10 a.m. for the public. Early Bird (Feb 8-11): $18 Advance (Feb 12-Mar 2): $20 Door (Feb 26-Mar 2): $24 Buy tickets by clicking the link below, in person at Riddle's Jewelry, or by calling (605) 225-2228. PERFORMANCES: Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 2 at 2:30 p.m. CAST: Claire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bethe Martian Julian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris Anderson CREW: Director/Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian T. Schultz Assistant Director/Stage Manager. . . Aysia Eggena Costumer/Props Mistress. . . . . . . . . Dani McQuillen Running Crew/Props. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick Harr Light/Sound Board Operator. . . . . . . . Arlyn Rusche “Uncanny Valley” will be Aberdeen Community Theatre’s first season show at the Capitol Theatre 415 S Main St. and ACT's entry for AACTFest 2025. What is AACTFest? ACT is a member of the American Association of Community Theatres (AACT). During odd-numbered years (2023, 2025, etc.), AACT hosts a play festival called AACTFest, which is comprised of state, regional, and national levels. Our region, Region V, includes seven states: Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota.