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.

"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

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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

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.

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.

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. Tentative Show Dates: November 20th - 24th Auditions: October 15 & 16 at 7pm at the Capitol Theatre. ACT is seeking two male actors to portray 22 male and female characters.

CAST ANNOUNCEMENT ACT's Young People's Theatre wants to thank EVERYONE who auditioned for "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." Director Brian T. Schultz is SO GRATEFUL to everyone who auditioned. With more than twice as many actors as there were available roles, this was a tough one to cast! *All actors: Please be at the Capitol Theatre tonight by 6:00pm for a read-through. ACT's Young People's Theatre presents "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," October 9 - 13 at the Capitol Theatre, 415 S. Main Street. CAST LIST   Peter Pevensie............................................... Bradley Mayer Susan Pevensie.............................................. Penelope Vogel Edmund Pevensie.......................................... Haydler Schiferl Lucy Pevensie................................................. Eden Barkmeier Mrs. Beaver.................................................... Jill Lepkowski Mr. Beaver..................................................... Ethan Middlebrooke Fenris Ulf........................................................ Bryson Hanson Tumnus.......................................................... Bridget Schaff Dwarf............................................................. August Kessler White Witch................................................... Emma Bowser Elf................................................................... Eva Vogel Father Christmas............................................ Asa Crary Aslan.............................................................. Shaun McNeely Professor Digory Kirke / Wood Nymph / Statue          Coen Vogel Mrs. Macready / Wood Nymph / Statue....... Aria Crary White Stag / Wood Nymph / Statue.............. Elsa Schiferl Unicorn.......................................................... Grace Mayer Centaur.......................................................... Ryann Moeller   ASLAN’S FOLLOWERS Leopards........................................................ Ezra Merkel, Lydia Nora, TJ Weidner Eagles............................................................. Alainna Flanigan-Bowen, Journey Gray, Lauryn Robinson Dogs............................................................... Eiler Jensen, Charlotte Nora, Thatcher Peterson   WHITE WITCH’S FOLLOWERS Ghouls............................................................ Blake Barrie, McKenna Hamson, Gabe Moffett Boggles........................................................... Sienna Gray, Elliott Hansen Ogres.............................................................. Chase Hawkinson, Mason Henry Cruelies.......................................................... Juli Moffett, Chloe Reich Hags............................................................... Madison Hamson, Raylee Zimmer

"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" dramatized by Joseph Robinette from the story by C.S. Lewis. ACT’s Young People’s Theatre presents a classic children’s tale, brought to life in this stage adaptation featuring the great lion, Aslan, the terrifying White Witch, and four siblings who enter a magical land through an enchanted wardrobe. Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy must join forces with mythical creatures and talking animals to save Narnia from perpetual winter. Auditions for “ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe ” will be held at the Capitol Theatre, 415 S Main St., August 26 & 27, at 6pm . No experience needed. No need to prepare. Tentative show dates: October 6-13. Directed by Brian T. Schultz . The cast will include boys and girls ages 7 - 18; YPT is, however, considering casting adults in the roles of Aslan and the White Witch. Interested adults are invited to audition at the same time as the kids! Download, fill out, and bring to you to auditions or email a copy to act@nvc.net CHARACTERS ASLAN a great lion WHITE WITCH an evil queen LUCY, EDMUND, SUSAN, PETER children, two brothers and two sisters MR. & MRS. BEAVER, UNICORN, CENTAUR forest animals and magical creatures FENRIS ULF a wolf, head of the Witch’s secret police DWARF a servant to the Witch FATHER CHRISTMAS a bringer of gifts ELF a helper to Father Christmas WHITE STAG an elusive omen of good fortune ASLAN’S FOLLOWERS forest animals and magical creatures WITCH’S ARMY evil villains WOOD NYMPHS stage helpers

Congratulations to the cast of ACT’s "The Siegel," directed by Paige Walth Tiede. Performance dates: July 31 - August 4. ACT’s Box Office will open exclusively for Subscribers on July 9. There’s still time to become a Subscriber! Visit AberdeenCommunityTheatre.com for more information on all the benefits of subscribing and supporting your local Theatre. ACT’s Box Office will open to the general public on July 13. Cast: ETHAN SIEGEL: Eliot Lucas ALICE: Kylee Carlson NELSON: Jason Honerman DEBORAH: Bethe Martian RON: Tony Kollman JORDAN: Nicole Christiansen SYNOPSIS: Ethan Siegel is in love, and ready to propose to Alice! There’s just one problem: Ethan and Alice broke up two years ago! While Ethan doesn’t see that as an obstacle, Alice’s new boyfriend might feel differently. Sarcastic, witty, fast-paced and fresh, this play presents a modern take on romance that asks the question: Is there really such a thing as a “soulmate?”

"The Siegel" by Michael Mitnick Ethan Siegel is in love, and ready to propose to Alice. There’s just one problem: they broke up two years ago! Ethan doesn’t see that as an obstacle, but Alice’s new boyfriend might feel differently! Sarcastic, witty, fast-paced and fresh, it’s a modern take on romance that asks the question: Is there really such a thing as a “soulmate?” Auditions for “The Siegel” will be held at the Capitol Theatre, 415 S Main St., June 24 & 25 at 7pm. No experience needed. No need to prepare. Tentative show dates July 31st - August 4th. Directed by Paige Walth Tiede. 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 you to auditions or email a copy to act@nvc.net & Paige@AberdeenCommunityTheatre.com Alternative download link ACT will cast 3 men and 3 women in this modern romantic comedy. ETHAN - Mid 20s to Mid 30s. Ethan recently realized he is madly in love with his ex-girlfriend Alice, and he is willing to do anything to win her back. He is a man with a plan that no one can figure out—perhaps not even himself. ALICE - Mid 20s to Mid 30s. The woman with whom Ethan is madly in love. She is a driven woman who recently had her illusions shattered, professionally and personally. She is working on getting her life back on track. NELSON - Mid 20s to Mid 30s. Alice’s current boyfriend. He wants to be seen as the “cool guy,” but he really, really is not. RON - 50s to 60s. Alice’s dad with whom she has a good relationship. He is a lawyer and is currently married to Alice’s mom, Deborah. DEBORAH - 50s to 60s. Alice’s mom. Deborah wishes she and Alice were as close as Ron and Alice are. She is a doctor but is inept with technology. JORDAN - Mid 20s to Mid 30s. Jordan is smart and she possesses a relaxed air and self-confidence that none of the other characters have.