ACT's first show of the 2026 season is our YPT's "Finding Nemo Jr." Explore the big, blue world with Nemo and his dad, Marlin, in this musical version of the beloved Pixar movie! Familiar characters including Dory, Crush, and the fish tank friends help Marlin and Nemo overcome challenges on their way to find each other in this story filled with fun, friendship and adventure. Auditions for "Finding Nemo Jr." will be held on Sunday, January 18th, 4:00 p.m. and Monday, January 19th, 4:00 p.m. at Walker Hall, Capitol Theatre, 415 S. Main Street. No experience needed. No preparation required. Tentative show dates: March 4th-7th, 7:30 p.m. and March 8th, 2:30 p.m. Director: Claire Vetter Scripts will be available at the ACT office at 417, S. Main Street, or at the library. Download this audition form, fill it out, and bring with you to auditions or email a copy to act@nvc.net . Aberdeen Community Theatre's Young People Theatre is looking for a cast of 25-30 young actors between the ages of 7-17 years of age. ROLES: Nemo Marlin Dory Coral Reef Kids Reef Parents Professor Ray Scuba Mask Dancer Bruce Chum and Anchor Fish “Friends” Bubbles Bloat Gurgle Peach Gill Nigel Seagulls Sea Turtles & Seas Turtle Kids Sea Chorus – Ensemble FINDING NEMO AUDITION SELECTIONS: Big Blue World (Marlin) Fish are Friends Not Food (Chorus/Ensemble) Where's My Dad? (Nemo) Just Keep Swimming (Dory)

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 3rd 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.

Aberdeen Community Theatre is thrilled to announce its 46th season. VIP, Flex and Individual Subscriptions offer special benefits to subscribers, and all subscriptions help support the theater. ​ Bring a friend - share the excitement! 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). ​ Questions? Call us at 605 225 2228

Thank you for taking interest in our YPT class, "The Actor's Body: Commedia & Beyond." The link below will send you to the registration form. If you are registering more students than the form permits you will have to fill out the registration form again. Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBx9Z_ygmXmSb62O5SZMAEs_eSOfWDCPpICFf9pjTRAiP_bw/viewform?usp=header Sessions: ★   Level I: $35 ○     Grades 4-6 ★   Level II: $40 ○     Grades 7-8 ★   Level III: $45 ○     Grades 9-12 ★   Minimum number of 4 students / maximum of 10 students per level ★   Possibility of a waitlist, payment expected at first meeting   Dates & Times: Dec. 8th - Jan. 3rd ★   Level I: ○     Mondays & Wednesdays ○     6:30pm - 7:30pm ★   Level II: ○     Tuesdays & Thursdays ○     6:30pm - 8:00pm ★   Level III: ○     Days & Time TBA (contingent on student’s schedules) ★   Showcase dress rehearsal on Jan. 2nd for all levels involved. Time TBA ★   A showcase for an invited audience would be performed on Jan. 3rd including all group levels. Time TBA   What students should expect: This dynamic acting class explores the expressive power of the body through movement-based training in the Laban method, which helps us observe and understand how the body moves, changes shape and uses different effort qualities onstage. We will also explore the vibrant Italian form of improvisational theatre known as Commedia dell’Arte.  In this course, students will develop physical awareness, character-creation skills, and comedic timing by working with masks, stock characters, and ensemble play. Through improvisation, stylized movement, and classic lazzi  (comic bits), actors will unlock new tools for bold, embodied performance.

Jim and Della eat potatoes for dinner every night and stuff their boots with newspaper to get by, but everything they want is for each other. They're so head-over-heels in love they can make a cozy home in turn-of-the-century New York with little more than the coins collected in a jam jar. But what's to be done about Christmas? When a strange twist of fate leads the young couple to find the perfect gifts for one another at an unexpected cost, Jim and Della experience the true spirit of the holiday. Classic Christmas carols enhance this sweet and joyful retelling of the beloved O. Henry short story. Projected performance dates: November 19th-23rd. Scripts 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: Jim Digsby Della Dot Clarice Art Bootman Shopgirl Madam Vodvaskaya Passerby/Carolers Audition Form Download, fill out, and bring to auditions or email a copy to act@nvc.net . Additional forms available at auditions.

Cast Announcement: "The Sound of Music!" Congratulations to the cast of "The Sound of Music." ACT wishes to express our huge, heartfelt gratitude to the nearly 80 people who auditioned, including so many very talented children. Casting was equally difficult, but an extreme joy. Thank you for GETTING INTO THE ACT by sharing your time and your talents with us! DIRECTOR'S NOTE TO CAST: First read-thru for the show will be Monday, September 1 at 6:30pm, in the Black Box Theatre at the Johnson Fine Arts Center. Questions? Email Director Brian T. Schultz at Brian.act@nvc.net . Aberdeen Community Theatre presents “The Sound of Music” in partnership with Northern State University’s Opera-Theatre and The Aberdeen University/Civic Symphony. "The Sound of Music” is the fifth mainstage show in ACT’s 2025 Season. All performances will take place onstage at the Harvey & Cynthia Jewett Theatre, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center, on the NSU campus. Show dates & times: Wednesday, October 15 at 7:30pm Thursday, October 16 at 7:30pm Friday, October 17 at 7:30pm Saturday, October 18 at 7:30pm Sunday, October 19 at 2:30pm Ticketing by reserved seating only. The Box Office will open September 23 for ACT Subscribers. The Box Office will open to the general public on September 27. Pricing: Early Bird, only through Sept. 30: $22. In Advance, Oct. 1 – Oct. 19: $24. At the Door: $28. Questions? Please email us: act@nvc.net . CAST LIST Maria Rainer ~ Hannah Gasperich Mother Abbess ~ Emily S. Davis Sister Berthe ~ Ember Geist Sister Margaretta ~ Haven Brunes Sister Sophia ~ Diane Leitheiser Captain Georg von Trapp ~ Matthew Harmel Franz ~ Stephen Rowenhorst Frau Schmidt ~ Aysia Eggena Liesl ~ Lexie Johnson Friedrich ~ Haydler Schiferl Louisa ~ Eden Barkmeier Kurt ~ Gabe Cogley Brigitta ~ Isabella Carlson Marta ~ Ella Balgaard Gretl ~ Kealey DesCamps Rolf Gruber ~ Brayden Cambier Elsa Schraeder ~ Stephanie Fritz Max Detweiler ~ Shaun McNeely Ursula / New Postulant ~ Sadie Brunes Herr Zeller ~ Alexander Trujillo Frau Zeller ~ Emily Meidinger Baron Elberfeld ~ Nick Harr Baroness Elberfeld ~ Kylee Carlson Admiral von Schreiber ~ Chris Anderson ENSEMBLE: Anna Bisbee, Emma Bowser, Aria Crary, Asa Crary, Lindsey Dosch, Jaycee Nelson, Rebecca Mattern, Elizabeth Schiferl, Kat Schnabel, Grace Schumacher, Olivia Vogt, and Margaret Wild Assistant Director/Stage Manager: Alexis Schwagel

UNCANNY VALLEY ACT’s entry in the 2025 AACTFest play festivals Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: February 11 Show Dates: February 26 - March 2nd UNCANNY VALLEY explores the relationship between a neuroscientist and her subject and asks the question: What defines humanity? Claire creates Julian, a nonbiological “human,” one body part at a time, and teaches him how to act “human.” Julian’s increasingly human-like qualities lead Claire to reveal details about her past. Using insight from new research on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robot, UNCANNY VALLEY examines what it means to be truly “human.”   THE LIGHTNING THIEF A Young People’s Theatre musical Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: April 3 at 10 am Show Dates: April 26-27 & May 2-4 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.   THE KIDS LEFT. THE DOG DIED. NOW WHAT? Dinner Theatre - onstage at the Capitol Theatre! Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: May 13* Show Dates: June 3-15* 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.   OUT OF ORDER A riotously funny, chaotic British farce Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: July 8* Show Dates: July 30 - August 3* For government official Richard Willey, anything that can go wrong, will go wrong – when he tries to engage is 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.   THE SOUND OF MUSIC ACT partners with NSU for a musical onstage at the Johnson Fine Arts Center Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: September 23 Show Dates: October 15-19* 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.   The Gift of the Magi ACT’s 2025 holiday show Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: October 28* Show Dates: November 19-23* 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. * Tentative dates - subject to change.

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.