Godspell, Jr.CONCEIVED AND ORIGINALLY DIRECTED BY JOHN-MICHAEL TEBELAK

MUSIC & NEW LYRICS BY STEPHEN SCHWARTZORIGINALLY PRODUCED ON THE NEW YORK STAGE BY

EDGAR LANSBURY STUART DUNCAN JOSEPH BERUH

WED.-SAT., FEBRUARY 17-20, 7:30 P.M. through SUN., FEBRUARY 21, 2:30 P.M.

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Board of DirectorsAnn Rasmussen, PresidentWarren Redmond, Vice-presidentLinda Bartholomew, SecretaryKathy Stuck, Treasurer

Members at LargeLinda Batteen, Vicki Lust, Gregg Magera, Warren Redmond, Curt WischmeierRory King, Legal Counsel

StaffJames L. Walker, Artistic/Managing DirectorBrian T. Schultz, Education/Technical DirectorMary Keahey, Office ManagerRonda Anderson, Administrative AssistantLiz Lewno, Capitol Cinema Projectionist

DONALD H. HALL, 1925-2008

Co-Founder of ACT Honoree of ACT’s

Donald H. Hall Scholarship, assisting ACT volunteers

attending NSU. For more information or to contribute to this

scholarship endowment fund, contact ACT at

(605) 225-2228.

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Welcome. Thanks for attending this production of

“Godspell, Jr.” Many of the young actors you are here to support have been involved in ACT through its Young People’s Theatre (YPT) education program for years, some have been in other mainstage ACT

productions in the past few years, still others are new to ACT/YPT and we thank them all for their participation. In 1998 I directed “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” the first YPT production performed as a part of an ACT main stage season. “Pirates of Penzance, Jr” was on the main stage in 2012, directed by Brian Schultz, and I’m pleased he is directing “Godspell, Jr.” I want to thank Brian for his 14 years of dedicated service as ACT’s education director, enhancing the theater training of the young people in the area. It is important to support ACT’s youth education program. Some may only experience live theatre onstage or backstage once or twice, but many will continue their life-long learning of theater through high school, college and at community theaters all over the country. Some may choose theater as a profession. Getting started young is the key. I’m proud of ACT’s YPT program, which Brian has spent so much time building. I’m sure you will enjoy the efforts of the young people

in this production of “Godspell, Jr.” Thanks again for “playing a part” in the lives of these young people performing today with your attendance, but please support ACT’s Young People’s Theatre with a contribution. (See the back page of this program for details.) Coming up, ACT presents “That’ll Be The Day,” featuring the music of Roy Orbison: “Pretty Woman,”

“Crying,” “Only the Lonely” and “You Got it”; Linda Ronstadt: “That’ll Be the Day,” “Blue Bayou” and When Will I Be Loved”; and Gene Pitney: “Liberty Valence” and

“Only Love Can Break a Heart.” ACT’s box office, located at Riddle’s Jewelry in the Aberdeen Mall, is currently open for ACT subscribers and opens to the public on Monday. “That’ll Be The Day,” features the talents of Colleen Raye, Wayne Luchau and Debbie O’Keefe and runs Wednesday – Saturday, March 9-12 at 7:30 pm, with a matinee on Saturday at 2:30 pm. About a month later will be “Pride and Prejudice,” on April 6-10, here at the Capitol Theatre. This NSU theatre department production will be a part of ACT’s 2016 season as the Johnson Fine Arts Center continues its renovation and rejuvenation. The box office opens at Riddle’s Jewelry on March 15th for subscribers and March 21st for the public. Thanks for your support and please join us for all our 2016 productions.

JAMES L. WALKER

FROM THE ARTISTIC/MANAGING DIRECTOR

Interested in acting or directing but don’t have a lot of time? Have a great script you’d love to see on stage? Contact ACT at (605) 225-2228 or ACT@NVC.net

JANE WEST (REDMOND) was a lover of all visual and performing arts. Her involvement in the nurture of these was evident in the early efforts to procure the Capitol Theatre building for the Aberdeen Community Theatre. The Jane West Gallery is dedicated to her memory.

Welcome to “Godspell, Jr.! If you’re unfamiliar with the show, it’s the Gospel of Matthew set to music. It first opened off-Broadway in May 1971, five months before “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Whereas “Superstar” was originally written as a rock

opera and focused primarily on the events surrounding the Passion, “Godspell” focuses more on the parables, featuring more gentle and eclectic musical selections. I first saw “Godspell” performed by the Sioux Falls Community Playhouse as a high school kid in the early 1990s. I remember not being too keen on going, as I was not enamored with the idea of going to see a “churchy” play. But I was completely blown away: the music, the acting, the fun – the sheer joy of that production is still vivid in my memory. “Godspell” remains, to this day, my favorite piece of theater – ever! I have waited a long, long time to be able to do this show. So what a joy it is to do my favorite show with my favorite people: our own Aberdeen area youth. And what a privilege it is to be able to share their talents with you as part of your 2016 season subscription. I can’t tell you just how pleased I am that since “Pirates of Penzance, Jr.” and “Second Samuel” in 2012, “The Top Job!” in 2013, “White Christmas” in 2014 and “Christmas Story” last year, our young people are appearing more and more in mainstage productions. It is so very important to support their time, talent and hard work – they are the future of your community theater.

Much of the technical work for this production was completed by YPTers as well. They painted the set, pulled their own props, assembled their own costumes, are running lights and all the behind-the-scenes functions by themselves. I had just as many young people asking to be part of the crew as I did audition for onstage roles. One young lady told her mother after auditions that she didn’t care if she got cast or not – she wanted to come down and help. My own daughter, Erica, has been begging to serve as assistant director/stage manager since the last YPT show in October. An historically difficult role – stage managers are the first to arrive and the last to leave; oftentimes bearing the brunt of actors’ and director’s ire for anything that might happen. They are ultimately responsible for running the show during performances. While at some theaters the stage manager is considered the booby prize, we have kids on a waiting list here to serve in that capacity. So John, if you’re reading this, you’re up next! This is all thanks to your support of Young People’s Theatre over the years. Thank you for helping provide a place for our area youth to find their talents, to grow as individuals and to work toward something awesome. Theater is something we can enjoy and participate in all our lives, and it starts right here at ACT. Please continue supporting the future of your community theater through your contributions and your attendance. Hopefully the efforts of more than 30 local youngsters will have the same effect on you that the long-ago production of “Godspell” had on me almost 25 years ago. Thanks for coming.

BRIAN T. SCHULTZ

FROM THE DIRECTOR

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The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Please turn off watch alarms, pagers and cellular phones or leave them, as well as your seat location, with an usher.

The Capitol Theatre is equipped with assistive listening devices. Ask an usher for details or go to the gallery concession counter to get one.

Late seating at intermission only.

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GODSPELL JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Script, music and all other material ©2012 iTheatrics

Broadway Junior and MTI’s Broadway Junior Collection are trademarks ofMusic Theatre International. All rights reserved. www.MTIshows.com

Conceived and Originally Directed by

John-Michael TebelakMusic & new lyrics by

Stephen SchwartzOriginally Produced on the New York Stage by

Edgar Lansbury Stuart Duncan Joseph Beruh

MUSICAL NUMBERS:Prepare Ye (The Way of the Lord) � � � � � � � � � � � � � �John the BaptistSave the People � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � JesusDay By Day � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � AvaLearn Your Lessons Well � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Mariah, DrewO, Bless the Lord, My Soul � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � AbigailAll For the Best � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Jesus, JudasAll Good Gifts � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �JacksonWe Beseech Thee � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � AidanLight of the World � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �Cadence, JonahBeautiful City� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � PeytonFinale � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �Jesus, Company

CASTJesus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Jacobsen*John the Baptist/Judas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carly Comstock+Ava . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ava Rott+Mariah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mariah Wall+*Drew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drew ComstockAbigail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abigail YatesJackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackson Rott+Aidan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aidan WalkerCadence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cadence Weischedel+Jonah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonah KostPeyton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peyton Moench+*Zane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zane Baum+Aysia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aysia Eggena+*John. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John SchwabJacob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacob Usselman+*Erica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erica Carda*Andon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andon Jennings+Christina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christina GrettlerPRODUCTION STAFF/CREWACT Artistic/Managing Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .James L. WalkerDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian T. SchultzMusical director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kris WollmanChoreographer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Balie AlbrechtAssistant director/stage manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erica SchultzLight board operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emily SchwabSound board operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael SkylesRunning crew . Sakura Eggena+*, Cerelia Pharris*, Alexandria SchwabCostumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marilyn DavisProps mistress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liz LewnoTechnical director/designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian T. SchultzCostume crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CastLight crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John SchwabProps crew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julia Friedrichsen, Kyanne Galbraith+,

Allie Garofalo, Heidi Hepola, Andrea Northey*, Natalie Schultz, Alice Vogel*, Aidan Walker, Paige Walth

Set crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Howard, Sakura Eggena, Mark Marion, Brian Schultz, Juli Schultz, Alexandria Schwab, Carl Schwab,

Christopher Schwab, Emily Schwab, John Schwab, Nicholas Schwab, Cast

* DENOTES ACT MAINSTAGE DEBUT + DENOTES YPT DEBUT

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ERIC JACOBSEN (Jesus) is 13 years old and enjoys performing. He has appeared in several YPT and SBLT productions, including “The Pirates of Penzance Jr.,” “The Actor Games,” “Edgar and Ellen: Bad Seeds,” and “Around the World in 8 Plays.” He is also in show choir and jazz band and takes piano lessons. This is his first time playing a lead character in a production, so he hopes you enjoy the show!

CARLY COMSTOCK (John the Baptist/Judas) is a 5th grader at Simmons Elementary. Other than theater, she enjoys swim team, dance and watching too much TV. She also loves vacation, 80s music and is constantly singing.

AVA ROTT (actor) is a 4th grader at C.C. Lee Elementary. Besides acting, she enjoys dance, piano, sports and singing. She appeared in NSU’s “Les Miserables” (2014), ACT & NSU’s “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” (2014) and “A Christmas Story, the Musical” (2015). She is very excited to be a part of “Godspell, Jr.”

MARIAH WALL (actor) is a 6th grader, attending Simmons Middle School. “Godspell, Jr.” is her second YPT show. She loves to make people laugh.

DREW COMSTOCK (actor) attends Holgate Middle School and has recently gone to the chapter competition for MATHCOUNTS. He is 11 years old and loves to write stories, worship the Lord, sing and act. His is very excited that “Godspell, Jr.” combines three of his interests. He last appeared at ACT as Ralphie Parker in ACT & NSU’s “A Christmas Story, the Musical” (2015).

ABIGAIL YATES (actor) is 14 years old and is an 8th grader at Edmunds Central. She has appeared in eight productions with ACT and YPT, including the role of Jenna in ACT’s “Top Job!” (2012) and as Susan in ACT & NSU’s “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” (2014). She says, “I love this show so much because you can just be yourself and have fun!”

JACKSON ROTT (actor) is a 4th grader at C.C. Lee Elementary. His activities include baseball, student council, all-city chorus, dance, cub scouts and church. He appeared in NSU’s “Les Miserables” (2014), ACT & NSU’s “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” (2014) and “A Christmas Story, the Musical” (2015) as Randy Parker. He is excited to be in his first YPT show

AIDAN WALKER (actor) enjoys acting and has appeared in several YPT and ACT productions such as YPT’s “Pirates of Penzance Jr.” (2012) and ACT & NSU’s “A Christmas Story, the Musical” (2015). He likes to watch too much “Star Wars.”

CADENCE WEISCHEDEL (actor) is having fun appearing in her third big production, in addition to some SBLT productions in the past. In her free time, she likes to read, draw, play with her puppy and spend time with friends.

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WJONAH KOST (actor) is very excited to be back on stage at ACT! He was last seen in YPT’s “Perfectly Lumpy” (2015) and enjoys performing in SBLT shows in the summer. He also appeared in ACT’s “Top Job!” for the AACTFest 2013 festival cycle.

PEYTON MOENCH (actor) loves to sing, dance and act. “Godspell, Jr.” is the second show she has appeared in, after performing in SBLT’s “Westward Woah!” (2015). She is a 5th grader at May Overby Elementary.

ZANE BAUM (actor) is a 4th grader at Aberdeen Christian School. He loves art and teaching. He appeared as Grover Dill in ACT & NSU’s “A Christmas Story, the Musical” (2015). Acting is a strong passion of his.

AYSIA EGGENA (actor) enjoys singing, reading and acting. She is at 10th grader who is 15 years old and is homeschooled.

JOHN SCHWAB (actor) has been acting for over seven years and has appeared in several YPT productions. He is also interested in filmmaking, piano, violin and game design. He is a homeschooled 9th grader and lives outside of Andover, SD.

JACOB USSELMAN (actor) is 13 years old and is experiencing his first musical. He is a 7th grader at Simmons Middle School and his activities include baseball, football and tennis.

ERICA CARDA (actor) is 13 years old and an 8th grader at Roncalli. She is actively involved with three choirs, band, volleyball and theater. This is her second production with YPT. She enjoys singing, acting and playing with her friends and family.

ANDON JENNINGS (actor) is enjoying appearing in his second production at ACT. He last appeared on the Capitol stage in the children’s ensemble in ACT & NSU’s “A Christmas Story, the Musical” (2015). He hopes to be a director, screenwriter and producer someday. He is homeschooled and takes filmmaking classes.

CHRISTINA GRETTLER (actor) is a 14-year-old girl just starting out in theater. She appeared in YPT’s “Perfectly Lumpy” (2015), but has helped backstage for three other shows at ACT. She enjoys hunting, fishing and reading. Her favorite movie is “Les Miserables” and her favorite TV shows are “Supernatural” and “The Walking Dead.”

BRIAN T. SCHULTZ (director/technical director/designer) resides in Aberdeen with wife, Juli, and two daughters. He is also ACT’s education director and SBLT’s director. After winning first place in the 2015 South Dakota State Chili Cook-Off in August, he competed in the World Championship Chili Cook-Off in Reno, NV this fall.

KRIS WOLLMAN (musical director) has lived in Aberdeen for two years, serving Bethlehem Lutheran Church as Director of Worship and Music. She is grateful for the opportunity to connect with the Aberdeen community through ACT. She was last seen as Miss Shields in ACT & NSU’s “A Christmas Story, the Musical (2015).”

BALIE ALBRECHT (choreographer) is a sophomore at NSU majoring in Music Education. She is so happy to be part of this YPT production! Past choreography includes “Oklahoma!” and “Hairspray” at her high school, as well as ACT and NSU’s “A Christmas Story, the Musical” (2015).

ERICA SCHULTZ (assistant director/stage manager) is a 13-year-old 7th grader at Holgate Middle School. This is her first time as an assistant director/stage manager, but has appeared in several productions with YPT and SBLT.

EMILY SCHWAB (light board operator) last appeared in YPT’s “Property Rites” (2015). She has seven siblings and loves to dance and act.

ALEXANDRIA SCHWAB (running crew) loves horses, music, dance and art. She has seven siblings.

SAKURA EGGENA (running crew) is very creative and enjoys drawing, music and making people laugh.

CERELIA PHARRIS (running crew) is an 11-year-old 6th grade student at Holgate Middle School. She has appeared in a few other YPT productions and has operated the light board for three. She likes acting, singing and drawing.

MICHAEL SKYLES (sound board operator) has been a faculty member at Northern State University since 2009, teaching private voice, diction, and vocal pedagogy, as well as serving as the vocal and music director for musical theater activities.

MARILYN DAVIS (costumer) made her ACT mainstage costuming debut for “Anything Goes” 2006), after costuming many YPT shows. Since then, she has costumed more than 25 shows. Davis received Best Costumes at the 2009 AACT Region V festival for her work in ACT’s “How to Talk Minnesotan: The Musical.”

LIZ LEWNO (props mistress) is a 21-year-old ACT and YPT veteran from Aberdeen. She has been involved in theatre for almost ten years, including being a proud YPTer for more than seven years and an SBLT season cast member for four summers. After recently moving back from Minnesota, she is glad to be back home working for ACT as the Capitol Cinema projectionist.

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SPONSOR $1,000 & ABOVE Aberdeen Federal Credit UnionAberdeen Optimist ClubAmerican NewsDacotah BankMichael A. & Rosemary L. DuchMichael & Barbara EvanshibüSouth Dakota Arts CouncilSally & Ka P. SquireIn honor of Paige Walth3M

DIRECTOR $500 - $999

Tom & Danielle Aman FoundationAvera St. Luke’s HospitalBill & Karen EdwardsJim & Vicki Lust

CO-STAR $240 - $499Pauer Sound & Music/

Scott & Renita Sauer

LEADING ACTOR $120 - $239Dakota Kennels/Bonnie Bitz

SUPPORTING ACTOR $60 - $119Ken & Denise DulikDoris GraeberMargie MooreJanis PearsonGeorge P & Sandy SullivanLarry & Margaret Wild

CHORUS $30 - $59

Wayne & Janice HansenKessler’s

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BECOMING A YPT SUPPORTER.

Do you have or know a child who is a class clown or always putting on a play? Contact YPT at (605) 225-2228 or act@nvc.net to have that child’s name added to our mailing list and get him or her involved in our fun, educational theater activities.

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2015 YPT’s “Perfectly Lumpy” Symmone Gauer as Napkin, Tabor Schabot as Buddy and Jonah Kost as Lumpy.

2015 YPT’s “Property Rites” Abigail Yates as Figure 3 and Allie Garofalo as Figure 15

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If you would like more information about ACT’s programming or would like to be added to ACT’s email and mailing list, please email act@nvc.net or call ACT’s office at (605) 225.2228.

Production Volunteer Opportunities

ACTING: onstage roles.

STAGE MANAGEMENT: aid the director during rehearsal and oversee backstage activities during performances.

COSTUMES: construct costumes according to direction of costume designer (sewing not required).

PROPS: gather, construct and organize properties for productions.

SET CONSTRUCTION: build and/or paint set according to direction of set designer.

LIGHTS: operate light board during performances.

SOUND: operate sound board during performances.

BOX OFFICE: sell tickets to performances and film events.

HOUSE MANAGING: oversee ushers seating patrons, set up concessions.

USHERING: seat patrons before performances.

Non-Production Volunteer Opportunities

OFFICE ASSISTANCE: assist in maintaining regular office hours when staff is absent.

MAILING ASSISTANCE: assist in preparing ACT mailings.

WORK DAY ASSISTANCE: assist with special organizational projects at ACT.

IMPROVISATION GROUP: rehearses and performs improvisational theater games for community events.

FACILITY MAINTENANCE: assist with cleaning and maintenance of the theater.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

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2015 ACT ACTie Award Winners (L to R): Mark Anderson, Donald H. Hall Lifetime Achievement Award; Ronda Anderson, Staff Member of the Millennium; Marilyn Burckhard, Techie of the Year; Kati Bachmayer, Performer of the Year; Lori Harmel, Volunteer of the Year; Mary Marion, Orchestra Member of the Year; Carlee Miller, Newcomer of the Year.

2015 ACTie Business of the Year Riddle’s Jewelry in the Aberdeen Mall, represented by Don Reshetar and Brent Reisenauer.

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BOX OFFICE ACT’s box office prior to a show’s opening is Riddle’s Jewelry in the Aberdeen Mall. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m and Sunday, 12-6 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in person at Riddle’s Jewelry or by mail to ACT. The Capitol Box office is also open one hour prior to performances. Tickets can also be purchased online at AberdeenCommunityTheatre.com.

PERFORMANCES ACT maintains a firm policy of not canceling any performance due to weather. We urge all ticket holders to make every effort to attend. In the event that travel proves impossible at performance time, ticket holders may inquire at ACT’s office the next business day. ACT will make alternative arrangements, excluding refund, when possible.

ACCESSIBILITY Wheelchair seating arrangements should be made by informing ACT at the time of ticket purchase.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES The Capitol Theatre is now equipped with a Hearing Loop system, which transmits sound to hearing aids with T-coils. Those without hearing aids or without T-coils may check out an assistive listening device. Ask an usher for details or go to the Jane West Gallery to check one out. You will need a driver’s license or credit card to leave as a deposit. Devices must be returned immediately after the show.

EXITS Please familiarize yourself with all emergency routes and exits closest to you.

VOLUNTEERING ACT welcomes all volunteers. Your involvement in set construction, costume making, ushering or fund raising projects will mean a great deal to us and can be fun and rewarding for you. If you can hammer, sew, paint, saw, embroider, type, glue, help gather props or enjoy working with kids, please volunteer now.

GROUP RATES Special rates are offered for groups of 12 or more at time of ticket purchase for all shows.

TOURS To schedule a Capitol Theatre and behind-the-scenes tour for your group, please call at least two weeks prior to requested date.

ACT IMPROV TROUPE Join the fun with the troupe on stage or at your event. Seen at Glacial Lakes Regional or Brown County Fair Chili Cook-off, 3M Employee Recognition Dinner, Avera St. Luke’s Heart Health Dinner, Wyndham International Christmas Party and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. For more information about performing with or booking ACT’s Improv Troupe, contact us at (605) 225-2228 or act@nvc.net.

FILM PROGRAM Capitol Cinema shows a wide variety of films in Theatre B at the Capitol Theatre at 7 p.m. nightly year-round. To be placed on the Capitol Cinema mailing list, contact us at (605) 226-5494 or CapitolCinema@nvc.net. Having your address only on ACT’s mailing list doesn’t guarantee you will receive information on all Cinema activities.

P.O. Box 813, 417 S. Main Street, Aberdeen, SD 57402-0813 PHONE (605) 225-2228 FAX (605) 226-5494 EMAIL act@nvc.net WEBSITE AberdeenCommunityTheatre.com CapitolCinema.net

Aberdeen Community Theatre (ACT) is a not-for-profit community theater serving the greater Aberdeen area. It is a member of the Aberdeen Area Arts Council, South Dakotans for the Arts, Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce, American Association of Community Theatre.

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PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TODAY!

EVERY DOLLAR MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

$15 WILL PAY FOR ONE SCRIPT FOR ONE ACTOR.

$45 WILL PAY FOR ONE SCHOLARSHIP FOR ONE STUDENT TO PARTICIPATE IN ONE YPT SHOW.

$150 WILL PAY FOR THE PERFORMANCE RIGHTS FOR ALL THE PERFORMANCES OF A SHOW.

BECOME A YPT CONTRIBUTING MEMBER

YPT has been around since 1991 and has engaged thousands upon thousands of young people onstage, backstage or from the audience. Thanks to your generosity, YPT has one of the lowest participation costs in the country and we are able to offer scholarships so that nobody is turned away because of financial need. You are a crucial part of keeping YPT accessible to everybody.

CONTRIBUTING SUPPORTYour contribution is essential to the development of ACT’s Young People’s Theatre programs. YPT’s mission is to build character and confidence one child at a time. Help ACT/YPT maintain and grow its children’s theater program to meet this goal. Support Aberdeen and surrounding area youth as one of the following tax deductible contributors.

CONTRIBUTION CATEGORIESSponsor $1000 & Above ________

Director $ 500 - $ 999 ________

Co-star $ 240 - $ 499 ________

Leading Actor $ 120 - $ 239 ________

Support Actor $ 60 - $ 119 ________

Chorus $ 30 - $ 59 ________

TOTAL CONTRIBUTION $ ________

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We would like to list you as one of YPT’s supporters in this season’s YPT and main stage ACT programs.Because no tickets are included with this contribution, it is tax deductible.Thanks so much for your support of Aberdeen area youth.Sincerely yours,

Brian T. Schultz,YPT Education Director