41st Volunteer party - 33rd Annual ACTie awards 30th Anniversary in Capitol Theatre Aberdeen Community Theatre celebrated a successful 2022 Season, and honored hundreds of volunteers at its annual Volunteer Party on January 14, 2023. 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 at the ACT office, 417 S. Main Street, during normal business hours. ACTie Award Winners: Orchestra Debut of the Year – Justin Desens – bass in “Snoopy!!! The Musical,” guitar in “Matilda The Musical,” bass in “The Music of Adele.” Debut Performer of the Year – Barb Imberi – ensemble in “The Homecoming.” Debut Newcomer of the Year – Raylee Zimmer – Lucy in “Snoopy!!! The Musical,” Matilda in “Matilda The Musical,” ensemble in “The Bible In 30 Minutes... or Less,” and Shirley Spencer in “The Homecoming.” Debut Techie of the Year – Trixie Hettich – costumes “Laundry & Bourbon | Lonestar,” “Steel Magnolias,” and “The Homecoming.” Betty Anderson Stitch-In-Time Award – Renee Galbraith Betty Anderson Stitch-In-Time Award – Brittany Merkel Betty Anderson Stitch-In-Time Award – Christine Lepkowski Betty Anderson Stitch-In-Time Award – Diane Leitheiser Performer of the Year / Schizophrenic Star Award – Jillian Lepkowski – Patty in “Snoopy!!! The Musical,” Hortensia in “Matilda The Musical,” God in “The Bible In 30 Minutes... or Less,” and Young Joseph in “The Homecoming.” Performer of the Year / Schizophrenic Star Award – Haydler Schiferl – Linus in “Snoopy!!! The Musical,” Jeremy Jacob in “How I Became a Pirate,” ensemble in “The Bible In 30 Minutes... or Less,” and Mark Spencer in “The Homecoming.” Performer of the Year / Schizophrenic Star Award – Penelope Vogel – Sally in “Snoopy!!! The Musical,” Amanda in “Matilda The Musical,” ensemble in “The Bible In 30 Minutes... or Less,” townsperson in “The Homecoming.” Performer of the Year / Schizophrenic Star Award – Raylee Zimmer – Lucy in “Snoopy!!! The Musical,” Matilda in “Matilda The Musical,” ensemble in “The Bible In 30 Minutes... or Less,” Shirley Spencer in “The Homecoming.” Techie of the Year – Daisy Williams Techie of the Year – Lily Williams Janet Vilhauer Ten-Year Techie – Natalie Schultz Janet Vilhauer Ten-Year Techie – Alex Bartlett Business of the Year – Safety Service Inc./Jeff & Michelle Walth Volunteer of the Year – Sandy Sullivan 2022 Season Debuts: Jessica Appl – ensemble – “Love, Loss and What I Wore ----- Loretta Simon – lights – “Triple Bypass” ----- Kylla Aesoph – Spike – “Snoopy!!! The Musical” Anika Berg – Violet – “Snoopy!!! The Musical” Justin Desens – bass – “Snoopy!!! The Musical” Alainna Flanigian-Bowen – Freida – “Snoopy!!! The Musical” Shelbey Fortin – Andy – “Snoopy!!! The Musical” Cadynce German – Olaf – “Snoopy!!! The Musical” Gabriel Harmel – Snoopy – “Snoopy!!! The Musical” Peter Hemke – Shermy – “Snoopy!!! The Musical” Josiah Kollman – Schroeder – “Snoopy!!! The Musical” Christine Lepkowski – props – “Snoopy!!! The Musical” Jillian Lepkowski – Patty – “Snoopy!!! The Musical” Matt Martin – guitar – “Snoopy!!! The Musical” Bradley Mayer – Charlie Brown – “Snoopy!!! The Musical” Brittany Merkel – costumes – “Snoopy!!! The Musical” Zoey Merkel – Marcie – “Snoopy!!! The Musical” Ashley Wysk – follow spot – “Snoopy!!! The Musical” Raylee Zimmer – Lucy – “Snoopy!!! The Musical” ----- Ashtyn Bahr – set – “Matilda The Musical” Zach Lopez – set – “Matilda The Musical” Sadie Raap – set – “Matilda The Musical” Reese Uecker – assistant director/ stage manager – “Matilda The Musical” ----- Trixie Hettich – costumes – “Laundry & Bourbon” / “Lonestar” Olivia LaCroix-Winkler – props – “Laundry & Bourbon” / “Lonestar” ----- Rachel Aman – hair – “Steel Magnolias” Erin Blanchard – sound – “Steel Magnolias” Darci Bultema – Clairee – “Steel Magnolias” Madison Ivy – Annelle – “Steel Magnolias” Michelle Ivy – hair – “Steel Magnolias” RC Pratt – costumes – “Steel Magnolias” Erynn Reimer – set – “Steel Magnolias” Rosemary Vega – Shelby – “Steel Magnolias” ----- Halle Buckhouse – “The Bible in 30 Minutes… or Less” Malcom Franks – “The Bible in 30 Minutes… or Less” Jordy Fraiser – “The Bible in 30 Minutes… or Less” Mason Henry – “The Bible in 30 Minutes… or Less” Eiler Jensen – “The Bible in 30 Minutes… or Less” Amelia Martin – “The Bible in 30 Minutes… or Less” Kai Nerdig – “The Bible in 30 Minutes… or Less” Charlotte Nora – “The Bible in 30 Minutes… or Less” David Nora – “The Bible in 30 Minutes… or Less” Lydia Nora – “The Bible in 30 Minutes… or Less” Anna Perrion – “The Bible in 30 Minutes… or Less” Thatcher Peterson – “The Bible in 30 Minutes… or Less” Sam Rife – “The Bible in 30 Minutes… or Less” Eli Miller – “The Bible in 30 Minutes… or Less” ----- Emmy Beckham – townsperson – “The Homecoming” Tim Beckham – Ike Godsey – “The Homecoming” Beth Bottge – townsperson – “The Homecoming” Journey Gray – townsperson – “The Homecoming” Sienna Gray – townsperson – “The Homecoming” Bay Hahler – townsperson – “The Homecoming” Chase Hawkinson – John Spencer – “The Homecoming” Becky Hunter – townsperson – “The Homecoming” Cordelia Kitto – townsperson – “The Homecoming” Caleb Kollman – townsperson – “The Homecoming” Samantha Lehr – hair – “The Homecoming” Arlyn Rusche – Reverend Dooly – “The Homecoming” Chesney Wagner – townsperson – “The Homecoming” Ashley Westby – set – “The Homecoming” Jessa Zimmer – townsperson – “The Homecoming” ----- Spencer Opp – bass – Kevin Kling’s “Tales From the Charred Underbelly of the Yule Log” Tim Zebroski – drums – Kevin Kling’s “Tales From the Charred Underbelly of the Yule Log” 2022 Season Specialist: Concessionaire Extraordinaire - Dan Yurgaitis ACT Box Office - Juli Schultz Usher / Front of House - Liza Kollman Nepotism is Relative: Jason, Jennifer & Eden Barkmeier; Jackson & Ava Rott Tim & Emmy Beckham Darci Bultema & Mike Skyles John & Tierra Cassens Nicole Christiansen & Eliot Lucas Marilyn & Emily Davis Aysia, Sakura & William Eggena Journey & Sienna Gray Matt, Lori, Gabriel & Jill Harmel Fred, Rachel, Charlie & Peter Hemke Madison & Michelle Ivy Christine & Jill Lepkowski Tony, Liza, Josiah & Caleb Kollman Bethe Martian; Daisy & Lily Williams Dani McQuillen & Hayley Daughtery Brittany & Zoey Merkel Jayden & Kai Nerdig Lydia, Charlotte & David Nora David & Erynn Reimer Courtney, Ava & Jackson Rott Elizabeth, Elsa & Haydler Schiferl Brian, Juli, Erica & Natalie Schultz John & Andrew Schwab Isabella & Isaac Seaton George P. & Sandy Sullivan Alex & Paige Tiede John, Tracy, Alice, Coen, Penelope & Eva Vogel Larry & Margaret Wild Jessa & Raylee Zimmer

Show Dates: February 10th & 11th at 7:30 pm, February 12th at 2:30pm Something terrible happened to Junie B. Jones at school today! Someone stole her new furry mittens! So when Junie B. finds a wonderful pen of many colors, she should be allowed to keep it, right? Because finders keepers, losers weepers. And guess what? There's a new boy in kindergarten and he is the handsomest. The only thing is both Grace and Lucille want him to be their boyfriend. Maybe he will love Junie B. when he sees her wonderful pen! It is okay to keep it, right? Junie B. Jones is not a crook . . . or is she? A hilarious and heartfelt tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park Tickets go on sale January 23rd at 10:00am. $8 in advance, $10 at the door. This show is a special project not apart of the season subscription. Cast List: Junie B. Jones: Eva Vogel Grace: Macy Schnabel Lucille: Eden Barkmeier Handsome Warren: Haydler Schiferl Ricardo: Eiler Jensen Jim/Mitten Crook: Sam Rife Mrs.: Madelynn Erdmann Mother: Novella Pharris Principal/Grampa Frank Miller: James Ferguson Grouchy Typing Lady/Choir: Alainna Flanigan-Bowen Pink Fluffy Girl/Choir: Sienna Gray Lucille’s Grandpa/Choir: Jayden Nerdig Live Fireman/Choir: Jillian Lepkowski Parrot/Choir: Kaileena Nerdig Police Officer/Choir: Bay Hahler Student/Choir: Olivia Hatzenbuhler Student/Choir: Amelia Martin Student/Choir: Eden Podoll Student/Choir: Elijah Martin Stage Manager: Lydia Nora FOR CAST: Read-Thru Jan. 13th 4:00pm to 6:00pm Thank you so much to everyone who auditioned. You made my job very difficult! If I was not able to cast you this time I encourage you to audition for our next YPT show “How To Eat Like A Child” in March. Again, thank you for getting into the ACT! - Claire Vetter

Auditions: January 22nd & 23rd at 7:00pm at the Capitol Theatre 415 S Main St. Age Range: 18+ Cast Size: 3+ Females, 3+ Males Directed by: Brian T. Schultz Tentative Show Dates: March 1st-5th “Didn’t See That Coming” will be Aberdeen Community Theatre’s entry for AACTFest 2023. Download the Audition From for more info about AACTFest. Scripts for the audition can be borrowed for 48 hours from either ACT's office or the K.O. Lee Library. Please note that script checkout is on a first come, first served basis

RSVP REQUIRED BY JANUARY 4TH WHO: Any ACT performers or volunteers, and those who plan to GET INTO THE ACT in 2023! WHAT: An evening of food, friends and fun! WHEN: Saturday, January 14th at 6:00pm | Dinner at 6:30pm, with activities to follow. WHERE: On the mainstage at the Capitol Theatre, 415 S. Main Street. WHY: To celebrate our volunteer community, and toast to the upcoming season! HOW: RSVP by clicking the button below or by calling 605-225-2228

Auditions for “Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook” will be held at the Capitol Theatre, 415 S Main St., January 9th and 10th at 4pm. SYNOPSIS: Something terrible happened to Junie B. Jones at school today! Someone stole her new furry mittens! So when Junie B. finds a wonderful pen of many colors, she should be allowed to keep it, right? Because finders keepers, losers weepers. And guess what? There’s a new boy in kindergarten and he is the handsomest. The only thing is both Grace and Lucille want him to be their boyfriend. Maybe he will love Junie B. when he sees her wonderful pen! It is okay to keep it, right? Junie B. Jones is not a crook . . . or is she? A hilarious and heartfelt tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park. Age Range: 8-15 years old Cast Size: 7-Females, 6-Males, 7-Any, 20-Total Directed by: Claire Vetter Tentative Show Dates: February 10th & 11th at 7:30pm and February 12th at 2:30pm Director’s Note: No need to prepare anything for auditions – just come dressed to move and ready to have fun! Scripts for the audition can be borrowed for 48 hours from either the ACT’s office or the K.O. Lee Library. Please note that script checkout is on a first come, first served basis.

Thanks for your support of ACT! How coupons should be used. You can give this coupon to anyone you want. This coupon does not guarantee the holder to a ticket. This coupon will not be replaced if lost. You must exchange coupons in advance, not at the door. Print your name on the back of coupon. Coupon can be used at anytime the box office is open - check the dates for the show listed on the coupon. The volunteer box office is is RIDDLE’S JEWELRY 3811 7th Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401. Monday-Friday 9AM-6PM • Saturday 9AM-5PM • Sunday 12PM-4PM. Check with Riddle's Jewelry for holiday hours.