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Book by Mel brooks and thomas meehan Music and Lyrics by Mel brooks and Sunday, June 16, 2:30 p.m. Original Direction and Choreography by Susan stroman “Puttin’ on the Ritz” by Irving Berlin American News photo by John Davis. FROM THE Artistic/Managing DIRECTOR Welcome to ACT’s 2013 season. I’m pleased you’re here to join us for the summer musical. “Young Frankenstein” is a classic. Really? You may ask. Well, the Mel Brooks’ film is considered a cult classic. The stage version… not so much. Not yet. But we hope you have as much fun as the cast had putting it together for you. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Please take a minute to fill out the survey in your program. These Barb Evans, President surveys help us make better decisions about shows and marketing. Ann Rasmussen, Vice-president Like, what type of show will work best when, who our audiences Linda Bartholomew, Secretary are and how do we best reach them. Thank you for your help. It means a lot. Hand the Kathy Stuck, Treasurer completed survey to an usher now or on your way out of the theater. By now, each of you have experienced some of the new things at ACT. When Members at Large purchasing your ticket for this show, you used a new web-based ticketing system by Vendini. It allows for tickets sold to the general public, to be purchased online and Linda Batteen, Gregg Magera, printed at home. Unfortunately, that only applies to credit card sales at the moment. Dr. Curt Wischmeier ACT member coupons still need to be redeemed at the box office at Kathleen’s or by Rory King, Legal Counsel mail. By next season we hope to have the ability to redeem member coupons online as well. But don’t worry, the box office will always be open at Kathleen’s to help with STAFF your ticket purchases thanks to Kathy Stuck and all the wonderful ladies there. We James L. Walker, appreciate your patience as we have initiated this new online box office system. Artistic/Managing Director This season, with the installation of the new digital projector, we are testing a new Brian T. Schultz, on screen recognition system. As you have noticed, our sponsors and advertisers have Education/Technical Director been displayed on the screen here in the theater and in the lobby. Please let us know Heidi Jenson, Technical Assistant how you feel about the new sponsor/advertiser recognition. They are an important part of ACT and we sincerely appreciate their continued support and yours. Please let them Ronda Anderson, Administrative Assistant know you appreciate their support of ACT as well. ACT is a proud Once again, thanks for coming and growing with ACT! Your “Getting in the ACT,” member of the keeps us looking to the future; and it’s a bright future with your support. If you have not yet made a contribution for 2013, please use the back of the program. Thanks so much American Association for your continued support. It is greatly appreciated. We cannot keep ACT going without of Community Theatre each of you. [email protected] Improving Communities – James L. Walker One Theatre at a Time www.aact.org FROM THE DIRECTOR It was only natural after all the fun we had with Mel Brooks’ “The Producers” a few summers back that ACT would turn again to a new Mel Brooks’ musical. Back in 1974, and once again teamed up with Gene Wilder, Brooks and Wilder created a marvelous parody of all those black and white monster films from Universal Pictures from the 1930s. The resulting

support is provided with funds from the State of South Dakota film was an enormous box office hit and has a prestigious spot on the through the Department of Tourism and State Development and American Film Institute’s 100 Funniest Comedies of all Time. (It’s no. 13, the National Endowment for the Arts Office of Arts • 800 Governors Drive • Pierre, SD 57501-2294 www.sdarts.org • 605-773-3131 • In State 800-423-6665 if you’re interested.) Fast forward to 2007. To follow up the enormous success of his first Broadway venture, Brooks turned to “Young Frankenstein,” again working with most of the same team that brought “The Producers” to life, and created another monster hit. For ACT’s production, you will see a lot of the same volunteers who brought our “Producers” to hilarious life in 2009. It’s a joyous reunion and also a chance to once again share with ACT audiences the wacky humor and incredible fun of Mel Brooks. So enjoy- it’s alive! – daniel yurgaitis

Donald H. Hall, 1925-2008 Jane West (Redmond) was a lover of all visual and performing arts. Co-Founder of ACT Her involvement in the nurture of these was evident in the early efforts to Honoree of ACT’s Donald H. Hall Scholarship, assisting ACT volunteers attending NSU. procure the Capitol Theatre building for the Aberdeen Community Theatre. For more information or to contribute to this The Jane West Gallery is dedicated to her memory. scholarship endowment fund, contact ACT at (605) 225-2228.

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SEASON SPONSORS Charles & Caroline Kornmann contact ACT for information McQuillen Creative Group, Inc. Aberdeen Federal Credit Union Donna L. & Dean O. Mehlhaff American News Rees & Bonnie Mielke Dacotah Bank Pantorium Cleaners Michael A. & Rosemary L. Duch Reed & Ann Rasmussem Bill & Karen Edwards Carol G. Rohl Michael & Barbara Evans Lyle Walker Interior Design Concepts Horace & Donna Walter Kathleen’s Marilyn Weishaar Ophthamology Associates Woodman Refrigeration/ Curt Wischmeier, MD John & Ramona Woodman John Bormes, MD Quality Quick Print/ BENEFACTOR – $275-$524 Midstates Printing Mark & Ronda Anderson South Dakota Arts Council Tom & Linda Bartholomew Sally & Ka P. Squire Bill & Jeanie Clark Target Vera Deyo 3M Amy Frink & Tom Black Brad & Jayne Herther PRODUCER Dr. Karl & Betsy Kosse – $1,000 - $1,499 Laura Kramp Great Western Bank Wayne & Diana Larson Harvey & Cynthia Jewett Jerald & Marlene Loebs Bette Sandvig Betty Noble Yellowbook Northern Valley Communications NorthWestern Energy THEATRE ANGEL Pauer Sound & Music/ 2012 ACT’s “Monty Python’s Spamalot” Courtney Rott, Jr. as King Arthur and Seth M. Honerman as Patsy – $525-$999 Scott & Renita Sauer Dwayn & Sheila Blomster Kendall & Linda Peterson Hansen Video Services/ Tim & Joan Renelt Jim & Tracy Thares Leo & Eleanor Haar Wayne Hansen Evelyn Rumrey Robert Webb Lynn A. Hanson Hub City Radio Safety Service, Inc./ Dr. Robert G. & Kathleen Webb Don & Kathy Harmel JDH Construction, Inc. Jeff & Michelle Walth Max & Heidi Williams Dennis & Cherie Hellwig Mark & Susan Wismer Carmel Heyd Daniel Yurgaitis Verna Hoffman Dorla Kantack SUSTAINER – $125-$274 Joan Kelly & Owen Jones Jeanette Anderson Mavis Kirschenmann Richard & Sharlene Anderson Mary Lamont Robert & Judith Beadle Brenda Lanphere Doug & Rhoda Berkley Eve Larson Delbert & Judy Bertsch Michael & Sandra Levsen Gordon & Jeanne Campbell Olive Lovett Dawn Deal Dahle Willis & Martha Mehlhaff Roger & Beth Deiter Henry & Sharon Nikolas Dental Center/ Philip “Flip” & Evelyn Nikolas Dr. David & Bonny Merxbauer Robert & Lyla Nikolas Doug & Anita Eilers Timothy & Eileen Nikolas Hazel Engle Diane O’Connor Gail Erdmann Janis Pearson Rod & Vicki Evans Muriel Pigors Robert & Erin Fouberg Roland & Rita Pond Rodney & Glenna Fouberg Marge Rosin Bob & Gail Gauer Warren & Lana Schlecht Terry & Cheryl Geisler Elodie Schmierer 2012 ACT’s “Second Samuel” Karl & Doris Graeber Shirley Schuller Jacob Womack as B Flat and Warren Redmond as Doc Chuck & Wendy Gugel Lois Sollie

Aberdeen Community Theatre | 3 CONTRIBUTING SUPPORT (continued) James & Jo Sperry Elizabeth Crogan Katherine Moen Ric & Shelly Dias Steven Lust Automotive Roger & Beth Deiter Mark & Karen Mogen Dorothy Dockter George P. & Sandy Sullivan H. Paul & Peggy Dennert Carl & Sheryl Perry Donald & Vicki Eimers Tri-State Water/Randy Peterson Al & Audrey Dutenhoffer Jeannette Protexter Jim & Beverly Graham James L. Walker & Jeff & Kathy Eisenbeisz Thomas & Phyllis Saunders Russell & Marilyn Gramlow Jerry Oligmueller Wes & Arlene Elliott Ruby & Roger Schipke Ray Hollan Brenda Weishaar Gerald & Phyllis Gab Lila Schwalbe Gladys Koth Larry & Margaret Wild Healthcare Plus Loren & Lucille Toennies Scott & Kim Kram Merlin & Mary Worlie Federal Credit Union Roger & Karen Youngman Karol Bormes Parsons Willis & Jeannine Johnson Gloria Pharis PATRON – $75-$124 Earl & LaVonne Kruse FRIEND – $50-$74 Bob & Evelyn Pond Linda L. & Harvey Aman Ralph & Mary Kusler Mary Amacher Jean Rahja Allen & Delores Anderson Karen M. Lane Edythe Clark Teresa Rieger John & Patty Beyers Dr. Paul Leon In Honor of William Clark Lee Edwards Sauer Ginny & Charlie Clark Frances Littel Gary Cutler Sharon Stroschein Joy Coleman Craig & Irene Mickelson Donna Davis Dan & Susan VanDover

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Doris Allbee Kent & Susan Edson Mary Amacher Bill & Karen Edwards Allen & Delores Anderson Eide Bailly, LLP Richard & Sharlene Anderson Doug & Anita Eilers Phyllis Balvin Jeff & Kathy Eisenbeisz Tom & Linda Bartholomew Wanda Emery Dennis & Linda Batteen John & Cathy Emmett Ann Beadle Hazel Engle Robert & Judith Beadle Sandra Erdahl Cassandra Bell Layle & Dolores Evans Delbert & Judy Bertsch Michael & Barbara Evans John & Patty Beyers Lee Ewing Phyllis Biegler Julie Feiock Maxine Biersbach Ray Fischer Dwayn & Sheila Blomster Shirley Flinn Robert & Arlene J. Borchard John & Margaret Forseth 2012 ACT’s “The Pirates of Penzance, Jr.” Tom & Dianne Brenden Eileen Gabler Italey Scheitel as a daughter and Chase Roesch as Major-General Loretta Brick Dee Anne Gall Edward & Ruth Brown Bill & Jodi Gerdes Mike & Kathy Brumbaugh David & Erin Giovannini Ray Hollan Todd & Robi Kolden Stanley Buechler Great Western Bank Richard & Corinne Holland Dr. Karl & Betsy Kosse Marcella & Vernon Bunsness Ingrid Grode Maxine Holmes Gladys Koth Dwain & Judy Buntrock Chuck & Wendy Gugel Gene & Bev Holsing Scott & Kim Kram James & Laurie Campbell Terry & Marcia Haaland Marian Holty James & Lynn Kreber Mary & Stuart Campbell Leo & Eleanor Haar Tim & Barb Houge Earl & LaVonne Kruse Joe & Karen Chang Larry & Laura Hadrick Larry & Deb Ihde Barbara Kuske Bill & Jeanie Clark Mark & Jeanette Hahler Carol Irion Karen M. Lane James & Susan Cremer Bill & Pat Haigh Allan Jacobson Dee Lauinger Bruce & Barb Cutler Francis & Phyllis Halvorson Sylvia Jasinski Carol & Jim Leach Connie Cutler Sharon Hanna Harvey & Cynthia Jewett Karl O. Lee Dacotah Bank Don & Kathy Harmel Charlene Johnson Joe & Katie Leon James & Vi Dafnis Hal & Phyllis Haselhorst Jim & Jean Johnson Dr. Paul Leon Dawn Deal Dahle Mark & Janice Hedges Dorla Kantak Michael & Sandra Levsen Virginia DeJong Jeff Hendricks Bob & Helen Karst Loren & Linda Locken Vera Deyo Michael & Melissa Herman Lorraine C. Keeler Jerald & Marlene Loebs Reed & Tricia Dornbush Dale & Janet Hilgemann Norman L. Keeler Robert & Wilma Luce Michael A. & Rosemary L. Duch HKG Architects, Inc. Bonnie & Jim Kretchman Tony & Terry Mach Geoff & Cathy Durst Peggy & Chuck Hogg James & JoAnn Kokales Tom & Becky Malchow

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Warren & LeAnne Redmond DeWayne & Carol Storley Tim & Joan Renelt Barbara Stutenroth Teresa Rieger George P. & Sandy Sullivan Melvin & Julie Roesch Jeff & Marcia Sveen Carol G. Rohl Chip & Marian Swanson Russell & Sheila Rook Kathy Swanson Elynor A. Rud Doug & Brenda Thompson Evelyn Rumrey Duane & Leonora Thurow Dennis & Inez Ryan Virginia Tobin Bette Sandvig Deb Twiss Thomas & Phyllis Saunders Roberta J. Van Wagner Ryan & Kristy Scepaniak John & Nancy Vander Hoek Georgia Schaefer Dan & Susan VanDover Leo & Cathy Schatz Dan & Vivian Vetter June Scher Kay Vikander LaFay & Sharon Schipke Salona Wachs Ruby & Roger Schipke Wanda Wagemann Clarence & Gloria Schley Marcia Wagner Ron & Bernadette Schmidt James L. Walker Dennis & Arly Schnabel & Jerry Oligmueller Sid & Pat Schroeder Lyle Walker John & Carol Schuck Mary Walker Shirley Schuller Allen & Joyce Walter 2012 ACT’s “Leaving Iowa“ Donna Seaton Horace & Donna Walter Front (L to R) Denise Dulik as Mom, Mark Anderson as Dad Ken & Dianna Shafer Angie Walth Back (L to R) Nicole Christiansen as Sis, Eliot Lucas as Don Browning Yevonne Siefken Robert Webb Allen & Karen Siefkes Vince & Gita Webb Noel & Terrie Martens Bea & Hersch Premack Mary & Doug Smeins Wells Fargo Berneil McQuillen Marlon & Donna Rahm Gloria Smith Helen Williams William & Evelyn McQuillen Betty L. Rall James & Jo Sperry Dr. Curt & Sue Wischmeier Cindy Mehlhaff Georgia Ramos Sally & Ka P. Squire Lawrence & Verneda Wolff Donna L. & Dean O. Mehlhaff Reed & Ann Rasmussem Patrick Steele Woodman Refrigeration/ Lavonne Miller John & Ramona Woodman Mike & Janice Miller 2012 ACT’s “Monty Python’s Spamalot” Orchestra Lavina Wuger Katherine Moen Front Row (L to R) Emily Geffre, Teresa Witteman, Melledy Rostad, Josh Kimball Yellow Book Roland & Norma Moerke Middle Row (L to R) Mary Marion, Jolene Geffre, John Patzlaff, Michelle Mennis, Merle & Janice Mohr Jim Panerio, Leslie Swanson, and Gretchen Sharp Back Row (L to R) Justin Kones, Tyson Meyer; Not pictured: Ginny Lewis Clyde & Irma Mork Gail Neill Dave & Kay Nikolas Henry & Sharon Nikolas Philip “Flip” & Evelyn Nikolas Robert & Lyla Nikolas Noah’s Critters Pet Center/ Diana & Gary Nielson Peggy Marvis Oberle Joe & Sharon Oligmueller Henry & Bernice Oster Jon & Phyllis Oster Mike & Ann Paradise Sharon Paranto Janis Pearson Rick & Ramona Pesek Steve & Cec Peters Alice Jean Peterson Harlan & Jan Peterson Kendall & Linda Peterson Muriel Pigors

Aberdeen Community Theatre | 5 ACT PRODUCTION STAFF Artistic/managing director ���������������������������������������������James L. Walker Director/choreographer ������������������������������������������������ Daniel Yurgaitis Assistant choreographer ������������������������������������������������Kati Bachmayer Musical director ���������������������������������������������������������������� Mary Marion First assistant director/stage manager Adam Burkman* Second assistant director ����������������������������������������������Seth Honerman Technical director/set & sound designer ����������������������� Brian T. Schultz Technical assistant ��������������������������������������������������������������Heidi Jenson Book by Mel brooks and thomas meehan Music and Lyrics by Mel brooks Lighting designer/light board operator �����������������������������������Larry Wild Original Direction and Choreography by Susan stroman Costumer...... Marilyn Davis CAST Props mistress...... Lori Harmel Frederick Frankenstein �����������������������������������������������Courtney Rott, Jr. Hair/wigs...... Kellyanne Kirkland Igor ...... Eli Corbett* Sound board operator...... Don Bad Moccasin* Inspector Kemp/Hermit �������������������������������������������������� Steve Balsarini Monster...... Trent Deyo Rigging/flies operator �������������������������������������������������������Tina Hanagan Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein/quartet/ensemble Jason Honerman* Costume crew...... Marilyn Burckhard, Emily Davis, Elizabeth ...... Kelsey Papke Marilyn Davis, Kyle Stugelmayer, Nella Thompson, Inga...... Yvonne Freese Carol Vetter, Margaret Wild Frau Blucher ...... Kellyanne Kirkland Props crew ��������������Ronda Anderson, Marilyn Burckhard, Adam Ziggy/quartet...... Brodigan Morton Burkman, Lori Harmel, Diane Leitheiser, Brenda Weishaar Herald/quartet/entourage/ensemble Austin Vetter Set crew . . Mark Anderson, Aspire Creative Expressions, Nick Werewolf/entourage/ensemble �����������������������������������Crystal Harper* Mordecai/ensemble ����������������������������������������������������������� Tyson Meyer Brandt, Adam Burkman*, Ryan Clay*, Emily Davis, Quartet/entourage/ensemble . . . . . Christopher Rinkenberger* Katie Deyo*, Jared Farris, Josh Frachiseur, Lori Harmel, Entourage ...... Emily Davis, Robi Kolden Crystal Harper, Jon Hepola, Stacie Hepola, Ramona Hurin, Ensemble . . Chris Anderson, Lindsey Dosch, Emily Geffre, Mary Heidi Jenson, Diane Leitheiser, Liz Lewno, Mary Keahey, Anne Nelson-Loefke*, Isaac Seaton, Margaret Wild Chase Roesch, Brodigan Morton, Brian Schultz, ORCHESTRA Erica Schultz, Juli Schultz, Natalie Schultz, Director...... Mary Marion Isabella Seaton, Sandy Sullivan, Austin Vetter, Violin...... Gregg Magera Clarinet/flute/alto flute/piccolo/alto saxophone. . . . Steven Zimoski* Ben Villa, Jim Walker, Paige Walth, Margaret Wild Clarinet/Oboe ...... Jolene Geffre Running crew ��������������������������������������������������������������Emily Meidinger* Soprano saxophone/tenor saxophone ...... Taylor Johnson* Follow spot �����������������������������������������������������������������������������Erik Braley Soprano saxophone/baritone saxophone/flute/bassoon Michelle Advance box office Kathleen’s: Kathy Stuck, Christine Martel, Mennis Bonnie Mielke, Eleanor Nall, Judy Thompson, Linda Wilson Trumpet...... Amanda Wentz* Capitol Box office . Juli Schultz, mary keahey, Ronda Anderson French horn...... Brandon Sieck* Box office manager/publicity ����������������������������������Ronda Jo Anderson Trombone...... Justin Kones Keyboard...... Leslie Swanson House manager �������Ronda Anderson, Lori Harmel, Mary Keahey Bass...... Josh Kimball Drums ...... Jim Panerio *Denotes debut ACT main stage production Cast/Crew/Orchestra notes on pages 8-9-10

Young Frankenstein is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com

the videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is Special thanks to Chris Heier for providing the artwork in the Jane West Gallery. strictly prohibited. SPECIAL THANKS Please turn off watch alarms, pagers and cellular phones or leave them, Aberdeen Federal Credit Union employees, Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and as well as your seat location, with an usher. Forestry Department, American News, Brad Burdette, John Davis, Hansen Video the Capitol Theatre is equipped with assistive listening devices. Services/Wayne Hansen, Hub City Radio, JDH Construction, Kathleen’s, Kelsey Ask an usher for details or get one from the gallery concession counter. Welding/Lonnie Bakken, Klein’s, Northern State University Music & Theatre late seating at intermission only. Departments, Jerry Oligmueller, Pantorium Cleaners, Pauer Sound & Music/Scott south Dakota Arts Council support is provided with funds from the State of & Renita Sauer, Presentation College, Quality Quick Print/Midstates Printing, E.C. South Dakota, through the Department of Tourism and State Development, Rhodes Group, Runnings Farm & Fleet/Dennis Dosch, Schwan Electric, St. Mark’s and the National Endowment for the Arts. Episcopal Church, Tractor Supply Company/Jeff Bruse, Lyle Walker

6 | Aberdeen Community Theatre setting thanks to our 2013 PLACE: Transylvania and New York City season sponsors TIME: 1934

Scenes and Musical Numbers

ACT 1 SCENE 1 Transylvania town square “Happiest Town in Town” �������������������������������������������������Herald, Ziggy, Ensemble SCENE 2 New York City classroom “There is Nothing Like the Brain” �������������������������������������������� Frederick, Ensemble SCENE 3 Hudson River pier “Please Don’t Touch Me” �������������������������������������������������������� Elizabeth, Ensemble SCENE 4 Transylvania train station “Together Again for the First Time” ���������������������������������������������������Igor, Frederick SCENE 5 Transylvania town square “Roll in the Hay”...... Inga, Frederick, Igor, Werewolf SCENE 6 Outside Transylvania Castle SCENE 7 Transylvania castle main hall “Join the Family Business”. .Victor Von Frankenstein, Mordecai, Ensemble SCENE 8 Transylvania castle laboratory “He Vas My Boyfriend” ��������������������������������������������������������������������������Frau Blucher “The Brain” reprise ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Frederick SCENE 9 Transylvania forest “The Law” ...... Kemp, Ensemble SCENE 10 Transylvania castle laboratory “Life, Life” ...... Frederick, Inga, Igor, Frau Blucher “He Vas My Boyfriend” reprise ��������������������������������������������������������������Frau Blucher SCENE 11 Transylvania town square “Welcome to Transylvania” ����������������������������������������������������������������Kemp, Quartet Sally & Ka P. Squire Transylvania Mania” ����������������������� Monster, Igor, Frederick, Inga, Ensemble

There will be a 15-minute intermission. Join us for refreshments in the Jane West Gallery.

ACT 2 SCENE 1 Transylvania forest “He’s Loose” ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Kemp, Ensemble SCENE 2 Transylvania castle laboratory “Listen to Your Heart” ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Inga “Surprise” ...... Elizabeth, Frau Blucher, Igor, Entourage SCENE 3 Transylvania forest Michael & Barbara Evans “Please Send Me Someone” ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� Hermit SCENE 4 Transylvania castle dungeon “Man About Town” ������������������������������������������������������������������� Frederick, Monster SCENE 5 Transylvania castle courtyard “Puttin’ On the Ritz”* ����������������������� Frederick, monster, Inga, Igor, Ensemble “He’s Loose” reprise ������������������������������������������������������������������������� Kemp, Ensemble SCENE 6 Transylvania cave “Ah Sweet Mystery of Life” ���������������������������������������������������������������������������Elizabeth “Deep Love” ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Elizabeth SCENE 7 Transylvania castle laboratory “Hang the Doctor” ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� Kemp, Ensemble SCENE 8 Transylvania town square “Frederick’s Soliloquy” ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������Frederick Bill & Karen Edwards “Deep Love” reprise ����������������������������������������������������������������� Monster, Ensemble FINALE ULTIMO ������������������������������������������������������������������� Frederick, Monster FINAL SONG “Together Again” ����������������������������������������������������������������Company

*Puttin’ on the Ritz” words and music by Irving Berlin 1928, 1929 by Irving Berlin (ASCAP) Renewed

Aberdeen Community Theatre | 7 cast and crew notes

Chris Anderson (ensemble) has performed in Emily Geffre (ensemble) is a freshman at a variety of shows over the past 30 years. Most Roncalli High School who considers herself an recently, he has been in ACT’s “Monty Python’s actress and musician. Her primary instrument is Spamalot” (2012) and “Leaving Iowa” (2012) and the trumpet, but she also plays several others. In with Stratford Dinner Theatre in “A Little Hillbilly middle school, she was in All-State Honors Band Weddin’.” He serves as the Chaplin for Bethesda all three years. She has been on stage in ACT’s Home and is Pastor of Scandinavia Lutheran “The King and I” and “Joseph and the Amazing Church, rural Aberdeen. Technicolor Dreamcoat,” (2010) and in the pit for “Monty Python’s Spamalot.” Steve Balsarini (Kemp/a hermit) teaches and tutors at Northern State University (NSU). He Crystal Harper (ensemble) is making her ACT was last seen on ACT’s stage in “Monty Python’s debut. She started acting a while ago but took a Spamalot.” Other ACT credits include Mitch break to try various other endeavors: mechanics, Albom in “Tuesdays with Morrie” (2011) and music, art and film. She has two children and was Max Bialystock in “The Producers” (2009). He epically married in October 2012. has appeared on NSU and NSU’s Northern Fort Playhouse stages. Jason Honerman (Victor Von Frankenstein/ ensemble), an NSU student from Sioux Falls, SD, Eli Corbett (Igor) is making his ACT debut. He is making his ACT debut. His many NSU credits grew up in Deadwood, SD and is a vocal music major include “The Three Musketeers,” “The 25th Annual at NSU. His notable roles at NSU are Terpsicore, Putnum County Spelling Bee,” “The Liar,” “Light in “Xanadu;” UPS guy, “Legally Blonde;” Jamie, “The the Piazza” and “The Drowsy Chaperone.” Last 5 Years;” Moritz, “Spring Awakening.” Kellyanne Kirkland (Frau Blucher) is a Rapid Emily Davis (ensemble) is a senior at NSU double City, SD transplant who studied music, theater and majoring in music and musical theatre with a opera at NSU. She enjoys traveling and singing certificate in arts administration. She has been around the Aberdeen area. She says the highlight involved with ACT and its Young People’s Theatre of her career was opening for Ronnie Milsap at (YPT) since she was seven. Her many ACT credits Gloryfest 2010. Her ACT credits started in 2002 include “The King and I” (2008) and “Chicago: The with “Grease” and she was last seen as Mama Musical” (2011). Morton in “Chicago: The Musical.”

Trent Deyo (the monster) is a 4th grade teacher Robi Kolden (ensemble) is an Aberdeen native at Simmons Elementary and was last seen in ACT’s who has lived in Tucson, AZ for the past 15 years. “Second Samuel” (2012) and “Monty Python’s Before ACT was in the Capitol Theatre, she was in Spamalot.” Trent has won state, regional and the casts of “Paint Your Wagon” (1982) and “I Do, I national awards for his character of Bullfrog Do” (1985); did tech for “Man of La Mancha” (1983) in ACT’s American Association of Community and choreographed “Fiddler on the Roof” (1985) Theatre’s one-act contest production of “Honk!” and “Hello, Dolly!” (1986). She is an elementary (2007). music teacher in Aberdeen.

Lindsey Kay Dosch (ensemble) graduated from Tyson Meyer (ensemble) was last onstage in Roncalli High School in 2006. She is the daughter of ACT’s 2013 American Association of Community Terry and Jin Bourland-Dosch and the late Sandy Theatre’s one-act contest production “The Top Dosch. Her YPT experience includes “The Best Job!” He was last heard at the Capitol Theatre Christmas Pageant Ever” (1995) and “Velveteen playing trumpet in ACT’s production of “Monty Rabbit” (1997). She was also in ACT’s “The Python’s Spamalot.” Meyer is a musical theatre Producers.” major at NSU.

Yvonne Freese (Inga) is appearing in her Brodigan Morton (Ziggy) is a senior at third ACT musical having been in “Chicago: The Aberdeen Central High School (CHS). He has Musical” and “Monty Python’s Spamalot.” She been involved with ACT since “Annie Get Your attends NSU as a music education and musical Gun” (2005). Since then, he has been involved in theater major. She has performed in many NSU the Storybook Land Theatre (SBLT) cast for one shows and participates in the women’s basketball summer and CHS shows, show choir and drama and track and field teams. club. He considers himself a “typical high school student eagerly looking forward to what life has in store.”

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MaryAnne Nelson-Loefke (ensemble) is a Daniel Yurgaitis (director/choreographer) veteran performer and costumer who is making is director of theater at NSU and has directed her ACT onstage debut, but has worked behind- companies across the country. He choreographed the-scenes for the last year. She has also worked ACT’s “Honk!”, earning him Outstanding onstage and behind-the-scenes around South Achievement-Choreography awards at the state, Dakota with Augustana College, Sioux Falls regional and national 2007 AACT festivals and Community Playhouse, University of South Dakota international recognition in Japan in 2008. He was and Black Hills Playhouse. She was a Lutheran selected NSU’s Faculty of the Year in 2012. pastor for 24 years. Kati Bachmayer (assistant choreographer) lives Kelsey Papke (Elizabeth Benning) graduated in Aberdeen and works for Senator Tim Johnson’s from NSU in 2011 with a degree in musical theater. office. She has volunteered with ACT since 1997. She always liked singing and was encouraged to Her first show was “Guys and Dolls,” and she was become involved with theater in high school. Her last seen in ACT’s AACT contest one-act “The Top favorite NSU show was “The Light in the Piazza.” Job!” She made her ACT debut in “Chicago: The Musical.” Adam Burkman (first assistant director/stage Christopher Rinkenberger (ensemble), manager) attended NSU and majored in musical originally from Lisbon, ND, is making his ACT debut. theater. He first fell in love with theater when he He was first involved with theater at age 13 and became stage manager for “Godspell” and over says “I fell in love with it.” After many years of not the years that love has grown as he continued to being on stage this is his first musical. act and manage plays including NSU’s “Light in the Piazza” and “Beauty and the Beast” in North Courtney Rott, Jr. (Dr. Frederick Frankenstein) Dakota’s Lamoure County Musical Theater. He is is an ACT veteran having performed in 20 shows. making his ACT debut. He started with “Oklahoma!” (1989) and was most recently in “Monty Python’s Spamalot.” He is the Seth Honerman (second assistant director) proud father of seven-year old twins, Ava and is an NSU graduate with degrees in theater Jackson and is Director of Sales and Merchandising and communications. He currently works as a at Kessler’s. He performed professionally for two residence hall coordinator at NSU and free-lances seasons at Minneapolis’ Guthrie Theatre. as a director in the Aberdeen area. Seth is “excited to continue to work with the ACT family.” Isaac Seaton (ensemble), 14 years-old, is a YPT and ACT veteran actor. His ACT credits include Brian T. Schultz (technical director/set & sound “Honk!”, “The King and I” and “The Pirates of designer) resides in Aberdeen with wife, Juli, Penzance, Jr.” (2012). He enjoys electronics, and two daughters. He is also ACT’s education acting, writing and taking walks. He says, “I’ve director and SBLT’s director. Schultz received traveled to Japan with ACT’s ‘Honk!’ which was Best Supporting Actor at the AACT 2011 national probably the most fun I’ve ever had.” fest for his role as Russ Renner in ACT’s “How to Talk Minnesotan: The Musical” and Outstanding Austin Vetter (ensemble) is a senior at CHS. He Director and Outstanding Designer in the 2013 plays cello and participates in show choir, vocal AACT Region V festival for his work on “The Top jazz and A Capella choir at school. This summer Job!” he will be a member of the SBLT cast. He has appeared on the Capitol stage in many YPT shows Marilyn Davis (costumer) made her ACT main and ACT’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor stage costuming debut for “Anything Goes” (2006), Dreamcoat,” “Monty Python’s Spamalot” and after costuming many YPT shows. Since then, she “Pirates of Penzance, Jr.” has costumed more than 24 shows. Davis received Best Costumes at the 2009 AACT Region V festival Margaret Wild (ensemble) is a veteran ACT for her work in ACT’s “How to Talk Minnesotan: volunteer onstage and behind-the-scenes since The Musical.” “Hello, Dolly!” She has a master’s degree in elementary education. She is retired from tutoring Lori Harmel (props mistress) was most recently English as a second language, has been on many seen on stage in ACT’s AACT 2013 AACT festival short-term mission trips around the world and show “The Top Job!”, but has a long history of on has knit hundreds of baby sweaters for mission stage and behind-the-scenes volunteerism for ACT. kits. She has been married to Larry Wild (sound Last season, she was in ACT’s “Second Samuel.” designer) for 45 years.

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Larry Wild (lighting designer/light board Amanda Wentz (trumpet) is a junior at NSU operator) was technical director for ACT’s first studying music. She is involved with marching, “Annie Get Your Gun” (1980) and is Assistant symphonic and jazz bands; orchestra; Dominant Professor Emeritus of Theater at NSU where he 7 and concert choir. She has played in the pit for taught for 32 years. He and his wife, Margaret two NSU productions, but this is her first ACT – seen onstage in this show, have three grown experience. children and two grandchildren. The entire family has been involved with ACT many times. Brandon Sieck (French horn) is an NSU senior music education major; as well as an avid theater Mary Marion (music director) is a longtime ACT performer. You may also have seen him as drum volunteer. She is retired from a 38-year teaching major for the NSU Marching Wolves. He is making career and has kept busy as an accompanist for his ACT debut. two NSU vocal studios and rehearsal pianist for NSU’s shows. She is also director of music at Justin Kones (trombone), a native Aberdonian, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. She is married to received a music education degree from NSU Mark and they have two grown children and one in 2007. In 2009, he earned a degree in trombone grandchild. performance from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. As a freelance trombonist, he plays with Gregg Magera (violin) is in his 11th performance a large variety of ensembles in the area and enjoys for ACT. He and wife, Barbara, have two daughters. playing different styles of music. This is his fifth He is an attorney with Siegel, Barnett and Schutz. ACT pit performance – all on trombone. Magera played violin in Japan with ACT’s 2008 production of “Honk!” Leslie Swanson (keyboard) graduated from NSU last year and is an accountant at Harms Oil Steven Zimoski (clarinet/flute/alto flute/ Company. She is still involved at NSU by playing piccolo/alto saxophone) is studying at NSU for in the pit for their productions and accompanying a bachelor’s degree in music with business and students for various performances. She also entrepreneurial minors. He enjoys music and hopes teaches private lessons in her “spare time.” to make it a career. He has studied with Kyle Horch at the Royal College of Music in London and Ramon Josh Kimball (bass) has lived in Aberdeen for Ricker. He currently studies under Frederic J.B. three years. He is the orchestra teacher at both Hemke. This is his first ACT production. Aberdeen middle schools. He plays in the Aberdeen Civic Symphony and pit orchestra for NSU theater Jolene Geffre (clarinet/oboe) has been an ACT productions. volunteer for many years and was in the pit for “Honk!” that took ACT to Japan. Her daughter Emily, Jim Panerio (drums) has been teaching music in an actor in this show, has also become involved and Aberdeen since 1993. He currently teaches band this is their second ACT show together. They were and general music at Simmons Middle School and both in the pit for “Monty Python’s Spamalot.” for 13 years taught percussion at NSU. He and wife Husband Fred and their three other children are Debbie have two sons. He has been involved with supportive of their efforts. ACT’s last four summer musicals.

Taylor Johnson (soprano saxophone/tenor saxophone) is a music major at NSU. He says “I’m 2013 ACT’s “Young Frankenstein” Orchestra. excited to play for my first ACT show.” He has played in all the NSU music ensembles and for most of NSU’s productions.

Michelle Mennis (soprano saxophone/baritone saxophone/flute/bassoon) is a senior at NSU pursuing degrees in vocal and instrumental music education. She is very active in marching, jazz, concert and symphonic bands; orchestra; concert choir and saxophone ensemble. She has also played for two NSU productions. This is her second year with ACT having previously played in “Month Python’s Spamalot.” American News photos by John Davis.

10 | Aberdeen Community Theatre THEATRE INFORMATION P.O. Box 813, 417 S. Main Street, Aberdeen, SD 57402-0813 Phone (605) 225-2228 Fax (605) 226-5494 Email [email protected] 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.

BOX OFFICE ACT’s box office prior to a show’s opening VOLUNTEERING ACT welcomes all volunteers. Your involvement in is Kathleen’s, 401 S. Main St. Typical hours are Monday set construction, costume making, ushering or fund raising projects through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. will mean a great deal to us and can be fun and rewarding for you. If Tickets may be purchased in person at Kathleen’s or by mail you can hammer, sew, paint, saw, embroider, type, glue, help gather to ACT. The Capitol box office is also open one hour prior props or enjoy working with kids, please volunteer now. to performances. Tickets can also be purchased online at AberdeenCommunityTheatre.com. GROUP RATES Special rates are offered for groups of 12 or more at time of ticket purchase for all shows. PERFORMANCES ACT maintains a firm policy of not canceling any performance due to weather. We urge all ticket holders TOURS To schedule a Capitol Theatre and behind-the-scenes to make every effort to attend. In the event that travel proves tour for your group, please call at least two weeks prior to impossible at performance time, ticket holders may inquire at requested date. ACT’s office the next business day. ACT will make alternative ACT IMPROV TROUPE Join the fun with the troupe on stage or arrangements, excluding refund, when possible. at your event. Seen at Glacial Lakes Regional or Brown County ACCESSIBILITY Wheelchair seating arrangements should be Fair Chili Cook-off, 3M Employee Recognition Dinner, Avera St. made by informing ACT at the time of ticket purchase. Luke’s Heart Health Dinner, Wyndham International Christmas Party and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. For more information Assistive listening devices The Capitol Theatre is about performing with or booking ACT’s Improv Troupe, contact equipped with assistive listening devices. Ask an usher us at (605) 225-2228 or [email protected]. 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 film program Capitol Cinema shows a wide variety of films in as a deposit. Devices must be returned immediately after the Capitol Theatre between ACT’s live the show. theater rehearsals and performances. To be placed on the Capitol Cinema EXITS Please familiarize yourself with all emergency routes and mailing list, contact us at (605) 226-5494 exits closest to you. or [email protected]. Having your address only on ACT’s mailing list doesn’t guarantee you will receive information on all Cinema activities. YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE CONTRIBUTING SUPPORT Sponsor Director Leading Actor Elodie Schmierer $1,000 & Above $500 - $999 $120 - $239 Lois Sollie Aberdeen Federal Credit Union Tom & Danielle Dakota Kennels/Bonnie Bitz George P. & Sandy Sullivan Aberdeen Optimist Club Aman Foundation Lyle Walker Myron & Beth Walth American News James & Laurel Campbell Robert Webb Larry & Margaret Wild Dacotah Bank Supporting Actor Michael & Barbara Evans Co-Star $60 - $119 Chorus – $30 - $59 Kathleen’s Doug & Rhoda Berkley $240 - $499 M. Nancy Aman South Dakota Arts Council Pauer Sound & Music/ Eugene & JoEllen Friedrichsen Phyllis Balvin Sally & Ka P. Squire Scott & Renita Sauer Karl & Doris Graeber Jamal & Omar Elkhader Target Marty & Tracy Roesch Bill & Pat Haigh Jeff Hendricks Yellow Book Safety Service, Inc./ Kessler’s Bob & Evelyn Pond 3M Jeff & Michelle Walth Janis Pearson Warren & LeAnne Redmond

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