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.

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 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.

ACT's second show of the 2026 season is our murder mystery dinner theatre: "Trouble in Deadwood." 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 – while enjoying a catered meal. Auditions for "Trouble in Deadwood" will be held on Monday, February 23rd, 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday, February 24th, 7:00 p.m. at Walker Hall, Capitol Theatre, 415 S. Main Street. No experience needed. No preparation required. Tentative show dates: April 7th-11th, 6:30 p.m. April 15th-18th, 6:30 p.m. April 19th, 12:30 p.m. Director: Brian T. Schultz Scripts are available at the ACT office at 417, S. Main Street. Download this audition form, fill it out, and bring with you to auditions or email a copy to act@nvc.net . ACT is looking for a cast of five to six actors for the following characters . ROLES: Dr. Hiram “Sawbones” Tinpenny – male, 40+ Purveyor of a traveling medicine show; sells moonshine as a cure. Kat “Catastrophe” Jones – female, 30+ Wild woman of the frontier; some say she just might be cursed. Bartholomew “Black Bart” Susan Malone – male, 30+ A notorious outlaw bent on revenge, leader of the Blackheart Gang. Phoebe “Hawkeye Hayes” Dawson – female, 30+ An expert sniper; became the mayor after her husband’s mysterious death. Boss Ulysses Butler – male, 30+ A rich snob from Boston; a charismatic scoundrel who owns a gold mine. This role may be doubled with Lawman Wyatt Eastwood Lawman Wyatt Eastwood – male, 30+ He’s the law as far as Deadwood is concerned, fond of the bottle. This role may be doubled with Boss Ulysses Butler

44th Volunteer party - 36th Annual ACTie awards 33rd Anniversary in Capitol Theatre Aberdeen Community Theatre celebrated a successful 2025 Season, and honored hundreds of volunteers at its annual Volunteer Party on January 24, 2026. 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 South Main Street, during normal business hours. Back Row Left to Right: ACT's Artistic/Managing Director - Brian T. Schultz Performer of the Year - Chris Anderson Techie of the Year  - Emily Meidinger Debut Performer of the Year  - Kat Schnabel Front Row Left to Right: Business of the Year  - Will Barber; Schwan Electric Debut Techie of the Year  - Luka Veil Donald H. Hall Scholarship - Luka Veil Volunteer of the Year  - Diane Leitheiser Not Pictured: Donald H. Hall Lifetime Achievement - Linda Batteen Board Member Distinguished Service Award  - Barb Evans Board Member Distinguished Service Award  - Curt Wischmeier Newcomer of the Year  - Jaclyn Collier Orchestra Member of the Year - Christopher Stanichar 2025 Season Debuts: "Harriet the Spy" Stella Drangsteivt Macy Hamson Elise Hoglund Josie Hoglund Leah Lovrien Rose Middlebrooke "Uncanny Valley" Nick Harr Sarah Rusche "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" Amelia Duncan Michael Anderson Kaden Aumer Isabelle Bruce Isabelle Carlson Genevieve Collier Emmory Hanson Andrew Michaels Erin Walth "The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What?" Jaclyn Collier "Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Comedy" Lynzey Connor Becky Veil Sierra Biegler "Girls Who Wear Glasses" Sadie Johnson "The Sound of Music" Ella Balgaard Anna Bisbee Sadie Brunes Brayden Cambier Gabe Cogley Kealey DesCamps Stephanie Fritz Hannah Gasperich Ember Giest Lexie Johnson Stephen Rowenhorst Kat Schnabel Grace Schumacher Alexander Trujillo Oliva Vogt Anna Bieber Josh Bowen Iris Fogderud Crystal Haaland Alyana Henderson Xavier Louis Brian Omland Alexis Schwagel Katie Steger Emma Arp Whitney Axtell Tyler Beck Joe Berns Dylan Blair Laura Cooper Lexi Cutler Kayla Freeman Marjorie Garry Felicity Gasperich Cylie Gergen Brady Haar Brody Hampl Cole Holms Logan Jensen Axton Johnson Conner Knigge Maggie Knippling Gerrit Peck Alicia Peterson Angel Olivo Porcayo Hayden Posey Shelby Serrano Gretchen Sharp Christopher Stanichar Vincent Strenge Sarah Suko Alyssa Ulyman Peggy Veith "The Gift of the Magi" William Barber Clara Cuellar Solano Gideon Mische Nepotism is Relative (A Wild Family Affair) Jason, Jennifer & Eden Barkmeier; Ava Rott Haven & Sadie Brunes Kendel, Danielle & Isabella Carlson Nicole Christiansen & Eliot Lucas Patrick, Jaclyn & Genevieve Collier Aria & Asa Crary Holly & Kealey DesCamps Doug & Darlene Deyo Raph & Amelia Duncan Aysia & William Eggena Marla & Iris Fogderud Hannah & Felicity Gasperich Journey & Sienna Gray McKenna, Madison & Macy Hamson Bryson, Aubree, Emmory & Amber Hanson Matt, Lori & Jill Harmel Addyson & Jami Heinrich Elise & Josie Hoglund Josh, Becky & Eiler Jensen Mary & Brad Keahey Liza & Josiah Kollman Christine & Jill Lepkowski Teresa Levsen, Kraig Schlaht; Michael Garofalo Gregg & Barb Magera Joel & Sarah Mann Mark & Mary Marion; RJ Thompson Bethe Martian; Lily & Daisy Williams Russ, Lisa, & Shaun McNeely Troy & Dani McQuillen Justin & Emily Meidinger Tim, Emily & Juli Moffett Stephanie, Lydia & Charlotte Nora Lucky, Joan & Thatcher Peterson Brian & Charlie Rexinger Marcus, Hillary & Lauryn Robinson Courtney Rott & Erin Rudner; Ava Rott Arlyn & Sarah Rusche Tanner & Libbi Shultis Bridget & George Schaff Elizabeth, Elsa & Haydler Schiferl Shawn & Kat Schnabel Brian, Juli & Natalie Schultz Mike Skyles & Darci Bultema George P. & Sandy Sullivan Alex & Paige Tiede; Erin Walth Becky & Luka Veil Carol & Claire Vetter; Zach Lopez John, Tracy, Alice, Coen, Penelope & Eva Vogel Jim Walker & Jerry Oligmueller Larry, Margaret & Elizabeth Wild Jessa & Raylee Zimmer Glutton for Punishment (10 out of 10 performances in "The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What?") Juli Schultz Brenda Weishaar Nancy Miller Luka Veil Emily Meidinger Chuck Gabriel (9 out of 10 performances in "The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What?") Sandy Sullivan Mary Keahey (8 out of 10 performances in "The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What?") Wanda Wagemann Aysia Eggena (7 out of 10 performances in "The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What?") Sarah Mann Justin Meidinger Natalie Schultz Bryson Hanson (6 out of 10 performances in "The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What?") Joey Johnson (Kitchen Manager in "The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What?") Nicole Christiansen Season Specialist Chuck Gabriel Juli Schultz Tracy Vogel Betty Anderson A-Stitch-In-Time (Golden Needle/Golden Thread) Barb Imberi Cindy Haliburton Tracy Klein Debut Techie of the Year Sierra Biegler Genevieve Collier Nick Harr Schizophrenic Star Isabella Carlson Nicole Christiansen Genevieve Collier Lynzey Connor Aria Crary Emily Davis Amelia Duncan Sienna Gray Emmory Hanson Bridgett Schaff Kat Schnabel Kale Secker Penelope Vogel Becky Veil Eden Barkmeier Haydler Schiferl Aysia Eggena Eliot Lucas Eva Vogel Diane Leitheiser Shaun McNeely Emily Meidinger Luka Veil

Cast Announcement ACT's Young People's Theatre presents "Finding Nemo Jr." - March 4 - 8. (𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒐𝒙 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝑭𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚 - 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒐𝒐𝒏, 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒕 𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈.) Director Claire Vetter wants to thank all of the young actors who auditioned for this show! More than SIXTY actors auditioned for fewer than thirty roles, and everyone was so excited and brought such great energy to the stage! As always, there were very difficult decisions to make when choosing a cast from such a large group of talented young people. CAST MEMBERS LISTED BELOW, PLEASE NOTE: All actors are expected to attend the first rehearsal on Sunday, January 25, from 4:00pm - 6:00pm in the Classroom at the Capitol Theatre, 415 S Main Street CAST LIST Nemo ~ Eiler Jensen Marlin ~ Haydler Schiferl Dory ~ Eden Judyth Barkmeier Sharks: Bruce ~ Penelope Vogel Chum/Moonfish/Sea Turtle ~ Evelyn Haselhorst Anchor/Moonfish/Sea Turtle ~ Lexi Robinson Tank Gang: Bubbles ~ Joci Schaffhauser Bloat ~ TJ Weidner Gurgle ~ Eva Vogel Peach ~ Isabella Carlson Gill ~ Lauryn Robinson Nigel ~ Bridget Schaff Sea Turtles: Crush ~ Amelia Duncan Squirt/Fish Friend ~ Hewitt Duncan Kai/Moonfish/Fish Friend ~ Thatcher Peterson Breeze/Moonfish/Fish Friend ~ Tessa Bjorkman Reef Kids: Professor Ray/Octopus 1/Jellyfish ~ Gabe Cogley Pearl/Seahorse 1/ Jellyfish ~ Ella Balgaard Sheldon/Seahorse 2/Jellyfish ~ Kealey Kean DesCamps Tad/Moonfish/Lobster 1 ~ Isaac Bjorkman Sea Chorus: Coral/Vacationer/Octopus 2 ~ Brooke Sprinkel Scuba Mask Dancer/Sea Turtle 1/Seagull ~ Sienna Gray Pearl's Parent/Shark/Sea Turtle 2/Jellyfish ~ Kyrie Yeigh Sheldon's Parent/Shark/Eel 1/Jellyfish ~ Emma Woizeschke Tad's Parent/Shark/Eel 2/Jellyfish ~ Suri Jetto Barracuda/Grouper/Seagull ~ Monarch Olson Angelfish/Moonfish/Lobster 2 ~ Evey Hinrichs Damselfish/Seagull ~ Hunter Pueppke Director ~ Claire Vetter Stage Manager ~ Luka Veil Assistant Stage Manager ~ Lydia Nora

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)

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.