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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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

"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

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.