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  • ACT presents "Uncanny Valley"

    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.

  • YOUNG PEOPLE'S THEATRE STAGE COMBAT CLASS

    Synopsis of the Class: Students will be learning about single-arm sword stage combat. They will explore combat in theater, learn movement techniques with prop weapons, and practice choreography for ACT's YPT production of "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical." Actors who plan to audition for "The Lightning Thief" are strongly encouraged to take this class. When/Where: Monday, February 10th, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, with a tentative make-up day on February 11th, at the Capitol Theatre, 415 S Main St. What to bring: A water bottle and clothes suitable for movement are required. Athletic or leather gloves, paper, and something to write with are encouraged but not required. Cost: $10 per student. Age Range: 6th to 12th grade. Participation: Maximum of 26 students and a minimum of 10 students. Registration deadline is February 3. Registrations will be accepted in the order they are received. If interest exceeds capacity, actors may be put on a wait list. Questions? Call us at (605) 225-2228.

  • ACT's 2025 Season Shows

    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: March 18* Show Dates: April 9-13* 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 28* 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 13-23* 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.

  • 2024 Volunteer Party

    43nd Volunteer party - 35th Annual ACTie awards 32st Anniversary in Capitol Theatre Aberdeen Community Theatre celebrated a successful 2024 Season, and honored hundreds of volunteers at its annual Volunteer Party on January 4, 2025. 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 S. Main Street, during normal business hours. ACTie award winners from left to right: Standing: Techie of the Year  - Jessa Zimmer Volunteer of the Year  - Tony Kollman ACT's Artistic/Managing Director - Brian T. Schultz Janet Vilhauer Ten-Yeared Techie Award - Nancy Miller Debut Orchestra Member of the Year - Randy Fauth Debut Techie of the Year  - Jeannie Hadler Seated: Orchestra Member of the Year - Missy Nguyen Newcomer of the Year  - Bryson Hanson Performer of the Year - Kylee Carlson Not pictured: Board Member Distinguished Service Award  - David Nikolas Board Member Distinguished Service Award  - Kelly Comstock Donald H. Hall Scholarship - Carmen Huber Business of the Year  - Woodman Refrigeration , John & Ramona Woodman Donald H. Hall Lifetime Achievement - Mary Marion Debut Performer of the Year  - Ryan Drevlow Janet Vilhauer Ten-Yeared Techie Award - Barb Imberi 2024 Season Debuts: "Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt" Sydney Haselhorst Evey Hinrichs Andrew Huff Elijah Molan Bridget Schaff TJ Weidner "Noir Suspicions" Katie TerWee Kraig Schlaht "Bright Star" Ryan Drevlow Randy Fauth Miah Galbraith Jeannie Hadler Bryson Hanson Colby Hanson Zach Lopez Juli Moffett Kale Secker Sarah Selzler "The Siegel" Brad Keahey "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" Amelia Bartel Emma Bowser Aria Crary Asa Crary Madison Hamson Aubree Hanson Gus Kessler Ezra Merkel Ethan Middlebrook Rose Middlebrook Ryann Moeller Gabe Moffett Chloe Reich "A Tuna Christmas" Rayven Dufenhoffer Brooklyn Hettich Nepotism is Relative (A Wild Family Affair) Bruce & Collette Angle Deb Antil & Kam Tosh Jason, Jennifer & Eden Barkmeier; Jackson & Ava Rott Josh, Jenna Bowen & Alainna Flanigan-Bowen Nicole Christiansen & Eliot Lucas Aria & Asa Crary Marilyn & Emily Davis Aysia & Sakura Eggena Renee & Miah Galbraith Journey & Sienna Gray Joshua & Jeannie Hadler McKenna & Madison Hamson Kent & Elliott Hansen Colby, Bryson & Aubree Hanson Matt, Lori & Jill Harmel Steph & Chase Hawkinson Fred, Rachel, Charlie & Peter Hemke Jay & Missy Hill Dave & Becky Hunter Glenn & Barb Imberi Josh, Becky & Eiler Jensen Mary & Brad Keahey Annie & Buffy King Scott & Kim Kram Christine & Jill Lepkowski Teresa Levsen, Kraig Schlaht & Michael Garofalo Greg, Barb, & Emily Magera; Katie Janssen Joel & Sarah Mann Mark & Mary Marion Bethe Martian; Lily & Daisy Williams Cherise, Bradley & Grace Mayer Craig & Audrey McFarland Russ, Lisa, & Shaun McNeely Justin & Emily Meidinger Brittany & Ezra Merkel Ethan & Rose Middelbrooke Tim, Emily, Gabe, Juli, & Beth Moffett Stephanie, Lydia & Charlotte Nora Lucky, Joan & Thatcher Peterson Courtney Rott, Erin Rudner; Jackson & Ava Rott Aaron & Haley Salem Elizabeth, Elsa & Haydler Schiferl Shawn & Kat Schnabel Brian, Juli & Natalie Schultz George P. & Sandy Sullivan Mike & Sarah Selzler Tanner & Libbi Shultis Alex Tiede & Paige Walth-Tiede Carol & Claire Vetter; Zach Lopez John, Tracy, Alice, Coen, Penelope & Eva Vogel Jessa & Raylee Zimmer Glutton for Punishment (10 out of 10 performances in "Noir Suspicions") Nicole Christiansen Chuck Gabriel Liza Kollman Sara Mann Levi Margolies Nancy Miller Juli Schultz Sandy Sullivan Brenda Weishaar Jessa Zimmer Season Specialist Renee Galbraith Barb Imberi Liza Kollman Juli Schultz Tracy Vogel Jessa Zimmer Golden Quill Award Haley Salam Schizophrenic Star Eden Barkmeier Nicole Christiansen Aysia Eggena Alainna Flanigan-Bowen Sienna Gray Chase Hawkinson Mason Henry Jason Honerman Eiler Jensen Tony Kollman Diane Leitheiser Eliot Lucas Shaun McNeely Emily Meidinger Charlotte Nora Thatcher Peterson Haley Salem Bridget Schaff Haydler Schiferl Eva Vogel TJ Weidner

  • ACT Auditions: "Uncanny Valley"

    "Uncanny Valley" by Thomas Gibbons. ACT’s entry in the 2025 AACTFest. What is AACTFEST? 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.” “ Uncanny Valley ” auditions will be held in Walker Hall at the Capitol Theatre, 415 S Main St., January 13 and 14 at 7pm . No experience needed. No need to prepare. Tentative show dates: February 26 - March 2. Directed by Brian T. Schultz . 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. The cast will include one man and one woman. Download, fill out, and bring to you to auditions or email a copy to act@nvc.net Addition forms available at auditions. CHARACTERS: Claire, a neuroscientist Julian, a nonbiological human

  • Celebrating the Retirement of James L. Walker

    Join us in celebrating the remarkable career of James L. Walker by watching the recording of his retirement party, which took place on Saturday, December 7th, at 8 PM at the historic Capitol Theatre. This special event honors Jim's impressive achievements, dedication, and contributions over the years. Watch, leave your comments, and share in the celebration of Jim Walker’s incredible journey as he embarks on a well-deserved retirement.

  • Young People's Theatre Auditions: "Harriet the Spy"

    "Harriet the Spy" by Leslie Brody. Harriet M. Welsch is a spy. In her notebook, she writes down everything she knows about everyone, even her classmates and her best friends. Then Harriet loses track of her notebook, and it ends up in the wrong hands. Before she can stop them, her friends have read the always truthful, sometimes awful things she’s written about each of them. Will Harriet find a way to put her life and her friendships back together? “ Harriet the Spy ” auditions will be held in Walker Hall at the Capitol Theatre, 415 S Main St., January 6 and 7 at 4pm . No experience needed. No need to prepare. Tentative show dates: February 7 - 9. Directed by Claire Vetter . Scripts available starting December 18th at 10 am 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. The cast will include 25 young people ages 7 - 18! Download, fill out, and bring to you to auditions or email a copy to act@nvc.net Addition forms available at auditions. CHARACTERS: Harriet Mother Father Cook Sport (Simon) Janie The Boy with Purple Socks Beth-Ellen Hansen Marion Hawthorne Rachel Hennessey Carrie Andrews Laura Peters Pinky Whitehead Miss Elson Ole Golly Mama Dei Santi Bruno Dei Santi Papa Dei Santi Fabio Dei Santi Little Joe Curry Harrison Withers Mrs. Agatha K. Plumber Nadine Mr. Waldenstein Miss Berry

  • 2025 ACT Season Subscription

    Download, fill out and send to ACT PO Box 813 Aberdeen, SD 57402-0813

  • ACT Christmas Wish List

    Thank you for including ACT on your Christmas gift list! Items may be mailed or delivered to: ACT's Office: 417 S. Main St., Aberdeen, SD. We created an Amazon shopping list with specific items and quantities. Check it out by clicking here ! Gift cards: Amazon, Menards, Walmart, Target, Runnings, Mac’s Hardware, Domino’s Pizza, Campbell's Town & Country, Ken's SuperFair Foods Black Sharpies #2 Pencils Staplers Three Hole Punch Metal Paper Clips White Board Markers 1" & 2" 3-Ring Binders Medium Sized Desk Calendars 2'x3' Magnetic White Boards Printer Paper Forever Postage Stamps Facial Tissue Hand Sanitizer Hydrogen Peroxide Antibiotic & Burn Ointment Nitrile Gloves Paper Plates & Bowls Plastic Cups & Silverware Square Napkins Paper Towel Rolls Dish Detergent Foaming Hand Soap 13 & 33 gallon Garbage Bags Clorox Wipes Magic Eraser Dryer Sheets Unscented Laundry Detergent Febreze Air Fresheners (no plug-in) Feather Dusters Swiffer Sweeper Wet Mop Refills Safety Pins Sewing Supplies Christmas Decor & Ornaments Plastic Storage Totes & Lids Any Color Latex Paint Floetrol Paint Additive Large Paint Brushes Paint Rollers & Pads Lumber Metal Shelving Push Brooms Phillips Screwdrivers Commercial Upright Vacuums

  • ACT Ornament

    At just $15, ACT’s bright red, 3 inch ornament looks great on your tree and makes a great stocking stuffer! Proceeds from ornament sales will help support ACT and all of its programming, so it truly is a gift that keeps on giving. Don’t miss your chance to own this special keepsake – Limited quantity available. Purchase in person at 417 S Main St. Aberdeen, SD Please be aware that this representation is a stylized version of the actual ornament.

  • Aberdeen Community Theatre presents "A Tuna Christmas"

    Tony Kollman and Eliot Lucas, who will play every role when ACT presents “A Tuna Christmas,” on the mainstage at the Capitol Theatre, November 20 to 24. It’s the sixth and final show of Aberdeen Community Theatre’s 2024 Season. These two talented actors will portray almost two dozen characters in a wild and heartwarming comedy - bringing the folks of small-town Tuna, Texas to life… just in time for the holidays! The Box Office will open to ACT subscribers on October 29th at 10 AM and to the public on November 2nd at 10 AM. You won’t want to miss it! SYNOPSIS: Come back to Tuna for the holidays! ACT’s 2024 Christmas show is a sequel to the well-known “Greater Tuna,” whose characters populate the third-smallest town in all of Texas. There’s a lawn decoration contest, a mysterious Christmas Phantom, and a local production of “A Christmas Carol” that keeps running into trouble. A wild and wacky comedy-satire that will have the audience laughing out loud.

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