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2015 SEASON

NOW SHOWING Wednesday-Friday, April 15-17, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. PRESENTS PRODUCTION OF

by Georges Feydeau Translated by John Mortimer

YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR THEATRE. FROM THE ARTISTIC/ MANAGING DIRECTOR

Board of Directors Welcome to “A Flea in Her Ear.” Once nationals in June. See the back cover of this Barb Evans, President again, it has been a pleasure to work with program for more information. Ann Rasmussen, Vice-president the staff and students from NSU on this As we continue the season, I’d like to Linda Bartholomew, Secretary production, which includes a majority of NSU see each of you at auditions for the summer Kathy Stuck, Treasurer students, but also includes others from the musical, “Shrek the Musical,” on April 27 community at large, as well as ACT staff, as and 28 at 7p.m. here at the Capitol Theatre. Members at Large part of the cast and crew. We are especially Linda Batteen, Vicki Lust, Gregg Magera, So if you’ve ever wanted to play a wicked excited to hear the Johnson Fine Arts Center Warren Redmond, Curt Wischmeier witch, fairy godmother, ugly duckling, wolf, Rory King, Legal Counsel is beginning its transformation. Thank you for rabbit, little pig, princess, ogre or donkey… playing a part by attending this performance here’s your chance. Come join the fun by Staff in ACT’s 2015 season. playing a part in this fantasy fairytale. See James L. Walker, Artistic/Managing Director Brian T. Schultz, Education/Technical Director As most of you are aware, ACT’s 60 minute page 9 for more details. Production dates are Heidi Hepola, Technical Assistant version of “Working,” which we performed tentatively scheduled for June 10-14. Mary Keahey, Office Manager locally in February, participated in the SD Hurry! “Church Basement Ladies in The Ronda Anderson, Administrative Assistant state AACTFest and is now advancing to Last (Potluck) Supper” will perform May 6-10. the Region V (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND & Tickets have been available to subscribers SD) AACTFest in Newton, IA, April 23- for a week and are now on sale to the public. ACT is a proud 26. In preparation for regionals, we are member of the There will be seven performances, but announcing one public performance on the prime seats always sell quickly. Don’t American Association Wednesday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. here at of Community Theatre miss the ladies’ last laughs in the “Church the Capitol Theatre. We hope you will help Basement Ladies” final saga. Improving Communities [email protected] the cast and crew by attending this benefit One Theatre at a Time www.aact.org performance. A free-will admission will be Thanks for being a vital part of Aberdeen accepted to help with the travel costs, for Community Theatre, and along with NSU, the all-volunteer cast and crew of 18, to get thanks for being a part of the theater Interested in acting or to regionals in Iowa which will determine community in the Aberdeen area. directing but don’t have a lot of time? Have a great which of seven shows will advance to JAMES L. WALKER script you’d love to see on stage? Contact ACT at (605) 225-2228 or [email protected] FROM THE DIRECTOR

Translated as “the beautiful era” the in 1907 and has been delighting audiences Belle Epoque in France was a time that since. The John Mortimer translation you support is provided with funds from the State of South Dakota through the Department of Tourism and State Development and resulted in a growth of industry, the arts are seeing today was translated for the the National Endowment for the Arts Office of Arts • 800 Governors Drive • Pierre, SD 57501-2294 and the middle class between the Franco- National Theatre in London and premiered www.sdarts.org • 605-773-3131 • In State 800-423-6665 Prussian War and World War I. While in in 1966. The production made a star of the retrospect the people of a certain class great actor Albert Finney in the roles of DONALD H. HALL, during the Belle Epoque could be seen as Poche and Victor Emmanuel Chandebise. 1925-2008 Co-Founder of ACT shallow and materialistic, Feydeau’s play It has been a joy discovering the hilarious Honoree of ACT’s proves that the themes of the pursuit of twists and turns of the world of the Donald H. Hall Scholarship, love and relationships and the desire to Chandebises and the sketchy Hotel Coq d’Or assisting ACT volunteers save ourselves from getting in trouble are with the fabulous students from Northern attending NSU. For more information or universal. Considered the pinnacle of farce State University here at the Capitol Theatre. to contribute to this writers, Feydeau’s construction of this Enjoy the show. scholarship endowment and other works is a master class in plot SARA PILLATZKI-WARZEHA fund, contact ACT at formation. “A Flea in Her Ear” premeried (605) 225-2228.

2 | ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE 2015 CONTRIBUTING SUPPORT Robert & Lyla Nikolas Timothy & Eileen Nikolas Muriel Pigors Bob & Evelyn Pond Roland & Rita Pond Marge Rosin Evelyn Rumrey Shirley Schuller James & Jo Sperry George P. & Sandy Sullivan Tri-State Water/ Randy Peterson James L. Walker & Jerry Oligmueller Brenda Weishaar Larry & Margaret Wild Woodman Refrigeration/ John & Ramona Woodman

PATRON – $75-$124 Mary Amacher Linda & Harvey L. Aman John & Patty Beyers 2014 ACT & NSU’s “Irving Berlin’s White Colleen Callum Christmas” Eli Corbett as Bob Wallace, Kati H. Paul & Peggy Dennert Bachmayer as Betty Haynes, Brian T. Schultz as Myles & Karen DeVine Phil Davis and Katie Wegleitner as Judy Haynes. Maxine Dinger Al & Audrey Dutenhoffer SEASON SPONSORS American News photo by John Davis Jeff & Kathy Eisenbeisz contact ACT for information Hub City Radio Robert Webb Jeroll & Bonnie Erdmann 3M JDH Construction, Inc. Dr. Robert G. & Kathleen Webb Rodney & Glenna Fouberg Aberdeen Federal Credit Union Harvey & Cynthia Jewett Max & Heidi Williams Dana & Becky Guffin American News Dr. Karl & Betsy Kosse Mark & Susan Wismer James & Barbara Hundstad Dacotah Bank McQuillen Creative Group, Inc. Willis & Jeannine Johnson Michael A. & Rosemary L. Duch Donna L. & Dean O. Mehlhaff SUSTAINER Deb Knecht Bill & Karen Edwards Pantorium Cleaners $125-$274 Katherine Moen Michael & Barbara Evans Reed & Ann Rasmussen Rob & Sherri Aldinger Mark & Karen Mogen Interior Design Concepts Warren & LeAnne Redmond Mark & Ronda Anderson Carl & Sheryl Perry Kathleen’s Richard & Sharlene Anderson Gloria Pharis ManorCare BENEFACTOR Robert & Judith Beadle Georgia Ramos Ophtholomology Associates $275-$524 Dawn Deal Dahl Tim & Joan Renelt Curt Wischmeier, MD Tom & Linda Bartholomew Roger & Beth Deiter Roger Schipke John Bormes, MD Jeff Catron Doug & Anita Eilers Dennis & Arly Schnabel Quality Quick Print/ Tyson & Lindsey DeHoet Gail Erdmann Sharon Stroschein Midstates Printing Vera Deyo Rod & Vicki Evans Charlann Suel Sally & Ka P. Squire Kent & Susan Edson Steve & Dixie Ford Loren & Lucille Toennies South Dakota Arts Council Don & Kathy Harmel Robert & Erin Fouberg Dan & Susan VanDover Target Carmel Heyd Joyce G. Gebhardt Roger & Karen Youngman Ronald Jarrett Terry & Cheryl Geisler James & Eileen Zimmerman PRODUCER Carson & Julie Larson David & Erin Giovannini $1,000 - $1,500 Jerald & Marlene Loebs Leo & Eleanor Haar FRIEND – $50-$74 hibü Northern Valley Communications Lynn Hanson Ken & Linda Anglin Ethel Hunstad NorthWestern Energy Jason & Kelly Haskell Ric & Shelly Dias Rees & Bonnie Mielke Pauer Sound & Music/ Dennis & Cherie Hellwig Jim & Brenda Diede Kendall & Linda Peterson Scott & Renita Sauer Verna Hoffman Donald & Vicki Eimers Janis Pearson Wayne & Diana Larson Rodney & Leone Jondahl THEATRE ANGEL Steve & Cec Peters Michael & Sandra Levsen Earl & LaVonne Kruse $525-$999 Matthew & Diana Reynen Kathleen Manning Karol Bormes Parsons Dwayn & Sheila Blomster Safety Service, Inc./ Merxbauer’s Dental Center Bea & Hersch Premack Hansen Video Services Jeff & Michelle Walth Henry & Sharon Nikolas /Wayne Hansen Jim & Tracy Thares Philip “Flip” & Evelyn Nikolas

ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE | 3 Julie Feiock Jim & Jean Johnson Ray & Ingrid Fischer Norman L. Keeler John & Margaret Forseth Joan Kelly & Owen Jones Dee Anne Gall James & JoAnn Kokales Bill & Jodi Gerdes Todd & Robi Kolden David & Erin Giovannini Rod & Cyrece Kono Sanjeevi & Sarathi Giridhar Dr. Karl & Betsy Kosse Great Western Bank Scott & Kim Kram Carla Grimrud James & Lynn Kreber Chuck & Wendy Gugel Bonnie & Jim Kretchman Terry & Marcia Haaland Earl & LaVonne Kruse Leo & Eleanor Haar Barbara Kuske 2015 VIP2015 MEMBERS Larry & Laura Hadrick Karen M. Lane Mark & Jeanette Hahler Ray & Cyndy Larson Bill & Pat Haigh Dee Lauinger Francis & Phyllis Halvorson Jim & Carol Leach Don & Kathy Harmel Karl O. Lee 2014 ACT’s “Little Shop of Horrors” Emily Davis a Audrey, John Cassens as Nancy Harrison Joe & Katie Leon Seymour and Curt Campbell as Mr. Mushnik Mike & Janene Harry Michael & Sandra Levsen Jason & Kelly Haskell Dan & Peggy Lister Mark & Janice Hedges Loren & Linda Locken Jeff Hendricks Jerald & Marlene Loebs Doris Allbee Reed & Tricia Dornbush Michael & Melissa Herman Toni & Terry Mach Mary Amacher Michael A. & Rosemary L. Duch hibü Noel & Terrie Martens Allen & Delores Anderson Geoff & Cathy Durst Janet Hilgemann Helen McDermott Richard & Sharlene Anderson Kent & Susan Edson Chuck & Peggy Hogg William & Evelyn McQuillen Ken & Linda Anglin Bill & Karen Edwards Bev Holsing Donna L. & Dean O. Mehlhaff Tom & Linda Bartholomew Eide Bailly, LLP Marian Holty Cindy Mehlhaff Dennis & Linda Batteen Doug & Anita Eilers Tim & Barb Houge Lavonne Miller Tim Baxter & Deb Dugan Jeff & Kathy Eisenbeisz James & Barbara Hundstad Katherine Moen Ann Beadle Wanda Emery Larry & Deb Ihde Merle & Janice Mohr Robert & Judith Beadle John & Cathy Emmett Carol Irion Irma Mork Elnor Beckler Sandra Erdahl Allan Jacobson Mark & Lynn Murphy Delbert & Judy Bertsch Layle & Dolores Evans Sylvia Jasinski Anna Nagel John & Patty Beyers Michael & Barbara Evans Harvey & Cynthia Jewett Diana & Gary Nielsen Cory & Beth Schmitz Biegler Claudia Fast Charlene Johnson Dave Nikolas Phyllis Biegler Sarah Birkholz Sandra Black Dwayn & Sheila Blomster Cynthia Born Loretta Brick Edward & Ruth Brown Mike & Kathy Brumbaugh Stanley Buechler Dwain & Judy Buntrock Gordon & Jeanne Campbell James & Laurie Campbell Mary & Stuart Campbell Ken & Paula Carlson Jeff Catron Jeanie Clark James & Susan Cremer Bruce & Barb Cutler Connie Cutler Dacotah Bank James & Vi Dafnis Dawn Deal Dahl 2014 ACT’s “Leading Ladies” Jacob Womack as Jack, Seth M. Honerman as Leo, Kelsey Papke as Audrey, Virginia DeJong Chris Jung as Duncan and Tyson Meyer as Butch Tim & Cheryl Dewald Vera Deyo

4 | ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE NSU DEPARTMENT INFORMATION 2015 MEMBERS VIP (CONTINUED) NSU / DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT OF THEATER Director of Theater �� DANIEL YURGAITIS Assistant Professor Scenic Design ��JOSHUA JOHN FRACHISEUR Technical Director ��TINA HANAGAN Adjunct Faculty, Dance...... GWEN BRISCOE, ASHLEY GEIST Assistant Professor Emeritus �� LARRY WILD Theater Work-Study...... KATE JARLAND, EMILY DAVIS, CODY HURST, JUSTIN HOWARD, KAITLIN BUCHHOLZ, MAGGI LIEBETRAU Senior Secretary, School of Fine Arts ��LAURA HAAR 2014 ACT’s “God of Carnage” Jill Spindler as Annette Raleigh, Eliot Lucas as Michael Novak, Steve Coordinator, Dept. of Theater and Art ��PETER KILIAN Balsarini as Alan Raleigh and Kelly Comstock as Veronica Novak. Dean, School of Fine Arts...... ALAN LAFAVE

THE PATRONS OF Henry & Sharon Nikolas James & Jo Sperry NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY THEATRE Philip “Flip” & Evelyn Nikolas Sally & Ka P. Squire NSU has begun its annual campaign to raise funds that provide Robert & Lyla Nikolas Patrick Steele scholarships for our talented theater students. We hope you’ll consider Peggy Marvis Oberle DeWayne & Adelaide Storley joining the cast of the Patrons of Northern State University Theatre today! Joe & Sharon Oligmueller Barbara Stutenroth This production of “A Flea in Her Ear” features the following scholarship Henry & Bernice Oster George P. & Sandy Sullivan winners, onstage and backstage: Jon & Phyllis Oster Margaret Sumption Mike & Ann Paradise Jeff & Marcia Sveen ELI CORBETT, EMILY DAVIS, DAKOTA FELLER, HALEY HUBBARD, KATE Sharon Paranto Chip & Marian Swanson JARLAND, JILLIAN JENSEN, TYLER LANAM, CARRIE WEGLEITNER Anita Patterson Doug & Brenda Thompson ANGEL ($500 AND ABOVE) Janis Pearson Duane & Leonora Thurow Aberdeen American News Steve & Cec Peters Virginia Tobin Dacotah Bank Alice Jean Peterson Deb Twiss Kendall & Linda Peterson Roberta J. Van Wagner STAR ($100-$499) Muriel Pigors John & Nancy Vander Hoek Tom and Danielle Aman Foundation Donna Rahm Dan & Susan VanDover Bob Eickhoff Georgia Ramos Dan & Vivian Vetter Daniel and Kristy Hubbard Reed & Ann Rasmussen Kay Vikander Sue Jacobsen Dawn Redden Wanda Wagemann Mike and Ann Paradise Warren & LeAnne Redmond Marcia Wagner Daniel Yurgaitis Tim & Joan Renelt Vergie Wagner Cheryl Robinson James L. Walker SUPPORTING CAST ($50-$99) Melvin & Julie Roesch & Jerry Oligmueller Doug and Della Abeln Russell & Sheila Rook Lyle Walker Willis and Martha Mehlhaff Elynor Rud Mary Walker Raymond and Joann Pomplun Dennis & Inez Ryan Allen & Joyce Walter Roger and Karen Youngman Leo & Cathy Schatz Horace & Donna Walter June Scher Angie Walth CHORUS ($25-$49) Gene & Lu Schiller Robert Webb Mark and Ronda Anderson LaFay & Sharon Schipke Vince & Gita Webb Roger Schipke Wells Fargo Ron & Bernadette Schmidt Helen Williams Dennis & Arly Schnabel Donna Wilson Sid & Pat Schroeder Dr. Curt & Sue Wischmeier For information on John & Carol Schuck Ken & Camille Wolff Shirley Schuller Lawrence & Verneda Wolff how to become an NSU Dianna Shafer Woodman Refrigeration/ Yevonne Siefken John & Ramona Woodman Patron, call 626.2563 or Allen & Karen Siefkes Dwight & Francella Wookey Mary & Doug Smeins Merlin & Mary Worlie Gloria Smith Lavina Wuger 626.2497 Al Soulek & Cindy Holler

ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE | 5 by Georges Feydeau Translated by John Mortimer “Flea in Her Ear, A (Mortimer, trans.)” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

ACT PRODUCTION STAFF ACT Artistic/managing director ��JAMES L. WALKER CAST ACT Technical director...... BRIAN T. SCHULTZ Victor Emmanuel/Poche �� ELI CORBETT ACT Technical assistant...... HEIDI JENSON Raymonde...... HALEY HUBBARD ACT Advance box office...... KATHLEEN’S: KATHY STUCK, Camille ...... CHASE ROESCH* CHRISTINE MARTEL, BONNIE MIELKE, Lucienne...... KAYLA BLUCHER* ELEANOR NALL, JUDY THOMPSON, LINDA WILSON Carlos ...... ZACHERY ELL Capitol box office ...... JULI SCHULTZ Romain ...... NATHAN WILSON Box office manager...... RONDA JO ANDERSON Dr. Finache...... JOSHUA HINKEMEYER House manager...... MARY KEAHEY Etienne ...... TREVOR BOWENS ACT SPECIAL THANKS Ferallion...... SETH M. HONERMAN Aberdeen Federal Credit Union, American News, Dakota Broadcasting, Olympe ...... EMILY DAVIS Hub City Radio, Kathleen’s, Peggy Lister, Eve Larson, Pantorium Cleaners, Antoinette...... CARRIE WEGLEITNER Pauer Sound & Music/Scott & Renita Sauer, RhodesAnderson Insurance, Linda Schnabel, Sandy Sullivan, Nick Volk/Volk Upholstery, Margaret Wild Eugenie...... LEXI WARD* Baptistin...... TYSON MEYER Special thanks to MARTHA MEHLHAFF Herr Schwarz...... TONY KOLLMAN for providing the artwork in the Jane West Gallery. Hotel Guests...... DAKOTA FELLER, KAYLA SPROLES* CREW JANE WEST (REDMOND) was a lover of all Director...... SARA PILLATZKI-WARZEHA visual and performing arts. Her involvement in Stage manager...... JILLIAN JENSEN the nurture of these was evident in the early Assistant stage manager...... KATE JARLAND efforts to procure the Capitol Theatre building Scenic design...... JOSHUA JOHN FRACHISUER for the Aberdeen Community Theatre. The Jane Sound design/NSU technical director ��TINA HANAGAN West Gallery is dedicated to her memory. Light design...... BRIAN T. SCHULTZ Props master...... TYLER LANAM The videotaping or other video or audio recording Light board operator...... K’LONA LOFTON of this production is strictly prohibited. Sound board operator...... MAX CHAMBERLAIN Please turn off watch alarms, pagers and cellular Fight choreographer...... SETH M. HONERMAN phones or leave them, as well as Language consultant...... URIEL MARTINEZ OLVERIO* your seat location, with an usher. Costumes...... BROADWAY COSTUMES™ Costume maintenance ...... NICOLE FRACHISEUR The Capitol Theatre is equipped with assistive listening devices. Ask an Running crew ...... JAMIE FUSE, CHRISTINA GRETTLER, TORI HIS LAW, CASSANDRA LENTZ, JOSEPHINE VOEGELE usher for details or go to the gallery concession counter to get one. Set construction crew...... KAITLIN BUCHHOLZ, ELI CORBETT, EMILY DAVIS, HEIDI HEPOLA, JUSTIN Late seating at intermission only. HOWARD, HALEY HUBBARD, CODY HURST, KATE JARLAND, South Dakota Arts Council MAGGI LIEBETRAU, NATE WILSON support is provided with funds from the State of South *Denotes NSU Theater Debut Dakota, through the Department of Tourism and State Costumes for this production are by Broadway Costumes™, Inc., Development, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Chicago, Illinois, www.broadwaycostumes.com

6 | ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE CAST & CREW / SEASON SPONSORS SEASON / CREW & CAST

SCENES Thanks to our 2015 Time: The early 1900’s Season Sponsors ACT I The drawing-room of the Chandebises’ house in the Boulevard Malesherbes, Paris

THERE WILL BE A 15 MINUTE INTERMISSION. CONCESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE JANE WEST GALLERY. ACT II The Hotel Coq d’Or in Montretout THERE WILL BE A SHORT 5 MINUTE INTERMISSION. ACT III The Chandebises’ drawing-room

ELI CORBETT (Victor Emmanuel/Poche) is from Deadwood, SD and is in his 4th year at NSU. He has taken part in over a dozen productions, last appearing as Bob Wallace in ACT and NSU’s production of “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” (2014). He hopes that you enjoy the show and thanks you all for coming!

HALEY HUBBARD (Raymonde) has appeared in many productions at NSU, Huron Community Theatre, DeSmet Community Theatre and Northern Fort Playhouse. She was last seen as Rita in ACT and NSU’s production of “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” (2014). When she is not working on a show, she likes to participate in various choirs and marching band. Sally & Ka P. Squire CHASE ROESCH (Camille) is attending NSU seeking a Bachelor degree is political science. He is excited to be returning to the stage after a two year absence from acting.

KAYLA BLUCHER (Lucienne) is a freshman at NSU majoring in musical theater. Originally from the Caribbean, she is making her NSU stage debut.

ZACHERY ELL (Carlos) is a freshman at NSU and is hoping to become a teacher someday. But while at NSU, Michael & Barbara Evans he has decided to pursue what he dreams-to act. He last appeared in ACT and NSU’s productions of “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” (2014) and “Working” (2015).

NATHAN WILSON (Romain) is from Kimball, SD and is a senior at NSU pursing a Bachelor of Arts degree for vocal performance. He is thrilled to perform with his friends in his first non-musical play. He last appeared in ACT and NSU’s production of “Working” (2015).

JOSHUA HINKEMEYER (Dr. Finache) grew up in Browns Bill & Karen Edwards Valley, MN and graduated from Sisseton High School. He is majoring in communications at NSU.

ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE | 7 TREVOR BOWENS (Etienne) TONY KOLLMAN (Herr JILLIAN JENSEN (stage is from Los Angeles, CA and is Schwarz) is an NSU alumnus manager) has been involved in a student at NSU. He is new and a veteran of NSU Theatre, several NSU productions. She to the performing arts, having with numerous credits both appeared onstage in “Legally participated for the first time onstage and off, including NSU’s Blonde” (2012), “Bat Boy: The during his senior year of high productions of “Shakespeare’s Musical” (2013) and “Les school. He was last seen in ACT R&J” (2002), “The Guys” (2004) Misérables” (2014). She served and NSU’s “Irving Berlin’s White and “The Cripple of Inishmaan” as dramaturg for “Shakespeare Christmas” (2014). (2005). This production is his Shakespeare” (2013) and “On CAST & CREW Capitol Theatre debut. the Verge” (2014). She also both SETH M. HONERMAN appeared onstage and served (Ferallion) is a graduate student DAKOTA FELLER (hotel guest) a dramaturg for ACT and NSU’s working at NSU in Residence is from Blunt, SD. She is an production of “Working” (2015). Life. In his spare time, he English major at NSU and actively pursues work in theater captain of the Northern Lights KATE JARLAND (assistant through volunteering at ACT, last Dance Team. She loves reading, stage manager) is an elementary appearing on the Capitol stage writing, dance and drama. She education major at NSU. She as Leo in ACT’s “Leading Ladies” was last seen on stage as is 21 and from Jamestown, ND. (2014). His next project is Rhoda in ACT and NSU’s “Irving She has been heavily involved in directing “The Musical Comedy Berlin’s White Christmas” (2014). NSU Theatre for the past three Murders of 1940” for Roncalli years. High School. KAYLA SPROLES (hotel guest) is from Sioux Falls, SD. She is JOSHUA JOHN FRACHISEUR EMILY DAVIS (Olympe) is a freshman at NSU pursuing a (scenic designer/NSU technical majoring in both music and business degree and loves the director) is the Professor of musical theater at NSU. She arts. This is her first show with Scenic Design at Northern was last seen on the Capitol NSU. State University. Some of his stage in ACT’s production of recent work includes director “Little Shop of Horrors” (2014). and designer for NSU’s “On She is looking forward to SARA PILLATZKI-WARZEHA the Verge” and “Bat Boy: The attending the Bel Canto Institute (director) is an actor, director, Musical.” Josh has also been in Italy this summer. playwright and theater educator. scenic carpenter and props In addition to recent teaching artisan for the daytime drama CARRIE WEGLEITNER stints at Northern State “As the World Turns.” Josh is (Antoinette) is a sophomore University and University of blessed by the love and support at NSU majoring in art and Minnesota Morris, she has of his wonderful wife, Nicole, theater. She is beyond excited to worked with a variety of theater and perfect daughter, Corina. perform in her first non-musical and arts groups in Minnesota production as Antoinette for and South Dakota including TINA HANAGAN (NSU “A Flea in Her Ear.” She last Black Dirt Theater Company, technical director) has a diverse appeared on stage in ACT and Stages Children’s Theater, background in theater as a NSU’s production of “Irving Inspiration Performing Arts professional stagehand. With Berlin’s White Christmas” (2014). Center, A+ Arts Club Autism degrees from Indiana University and the Arts, Northern Fort in Technical Theater and LEXI WARD (Eugenie) is an Playhouse, Redfield Area Arts Scenic Design, Tina has been Aberdeen native who grew up Council, Latino Play Fest and a production assistant, stage participating in community and Purple Door Youth Theater. Sara manager, technical director school theater productions. After holds an MFA in Acting from and rental agent, among other graduating from high school, Minnesota State University behind-the scenes jobs all she obtained her cosmetology Mankato where she was around North America. She is license and is now obtaining a recognized with the Nadine B. currently the Technical Director business degree from NSU. Andreas Teaching Assistantship, at Northern State University, the has interned at the Mixed Northern Fort Playhouse, and TYSON MEYER (Baptistin) is Blood Theatre in Minneapolis, a member of the International an NSU theater student. He and presented original Alliance of Theatrical Stage has been involved at ACT and research on American Indian Employees Local 618. NSU theatre for the last four Playwrights at conferences in years. His recent productions New Mexico and Minnesota. TYLER LANAM (props master) have been ACT and NSU’s last She will soon be joining the La is a sophomore at NSU double two collaborative productions, Crosse Community Theatre as majoring in musical theatre and “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” Director of Education, but first vocal music education. He hails (2014) and “Working” (2015). she is thrilled to be returning from Rapid City. At NSU, he to Aberdeen to work with the appeared in “Bat Boy” (2013), wonderful students and staff at “Les Misérables” (2014) and Northern State University. most recently, ACT’s and NSU’s production of “Working” (2015).

8 | ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE CONTRIBUTING SUPPORT

ADD YOUR NAME Do you have or know a child who is a class clown TO THIS LIST BY or always putting on a play? Contact YPT at BECOMING A YPT (605) 225-2228 or [email protected] to have that child’s SUPPORTER. name added to our mailing list and get him or her involved in our fun, educational theater activities.

SPONSOR $1,000 & ABOVE 3M Aberdeen Federal Credit Union Aberdeen Optimist Club American News Dacotah Bank Michael A. & Rosemary L. Duch Michael & Barbara Evans hibü Kathleen’s Sally & Ka P. Squire South Dakota Arts Council 2014 YPT’s “The Actor Games” Nathan Kringstad as Commedia Target Dell’Arte, Emily Geffre as Avant Garde, Kara Sinar as Meryl, Dominic Meyers as The Host, Jacob Womack as Shakesperian Drama and Garytt Dr. Curt & Sue Wischmeier Tostenson, Alexandra Muller and Shaine Dinger as Peacekeepers. DIRECTOR $500 - $999 Tom & Danielle Aman Foundation

CO-STAR $240 - $499 Pauer Sound & Music/ Scott & Renita Sauer Safety Service, Inc./ Jeff & Michelle Walth Woodman Refrigeration/ John & Ramona Woodman 2014 YPT’s “Anastasia Krupnik” LEADING ACTOR Abigail Yates as $120 - $239 Anastasia Krupnik and RyLeigh Christopherson Dakota Kennels/Bonnie Bitz as Jennifer McCauley SUPPORTING ACTOR $60 - $119 Hansen Video Services/ Wayne Hansen Kessler’s George P. & Sandy Sullivan Larry & Margaret Wild

CHORUS $30 - $59 Jamal & Omar Elkhader Bob & Evelyn Pond Marge Rosin

ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE | 9 2014 ACTIE AWARDS 10 |

ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE of the Year; Warren and Hall H. Donald Lifetime Redmond, Award. Achievement of the Year; Steven Zimoski, representing Herberger’s, of the Business Year; Tyson Meyer, Performer Actor of the Year;Season Kati and Bachmayer, Volunteer of the Year. Back: Gohn, Scott Newcomer (L to R) Front: Dr. Vodnoy, Robert Orchestra Season of Debut the Year; Member Kris Wollman, Debut ACT2014 ACTie Winners Award events. BOX OFFICE:sellticketstoperformances andfilm SOUND: operatesoundboardduring performances. LIGHTS: operatelightboardduringperformances. to directionofsetdesigner. SET CONSTRUCTION:buildand/orpaintsetaccording productions. PROPS: gather, constructandorganizepropertiesfor direction ofcostumedesigner(sewingnotrequired). COSTUMES: constructcostumesaccordingto performances. rehearsal andoverseebackstageactivitiesduring STAGE MANAGEMENT:aidthedirectorduring ACTING: onstageroles. Production VolunteerOpportunities Get Involved with YOUR Community Theater! Community YOUR with Involved Get ACT’s email andmailinglist,please [email protected] orcallACT’s office at(605)225.2228. If youwould likemoreinformationabout ACT’s programming orwouldliketo be addedto VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

maintenance ofthetheater. FACILITY MAINTENANCE:assistwithcleaningand improvisational theatergames forcommunityevents. IMPROVISATION GROUP:rehearsesandperforms organizational projectsatACT. WORK DAY ASSISTANCE: assistwithspecial mailings. MAILING ASSISTANCE: assistinpreparingACT office hourswhenstaffisabsent. OFFICE ASSISTANCE: assistinmaintainingregular Non-Production VolunteerOpportunities USHERING: seatpatronsbeforeperformances. set upconcessions. HOUSE MANAGING:overseeushersseatingpatrons, managing directormanaging Susie Ewinger with Jim Walker, ACT’s artistic/ ACTie2014 Year Techie the of Shelby Bauer Year Techie the of Debut Season ACTie 2014

THEATER 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 is Kathleen’s, VOLUNTEERING ACT welcomes all volunteers. Your involvement 401 S. Main St. Typical hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 in set construction, costume making, ushering or fund raising p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in person projects will mean a great deal to us and can be fun and rewarding at Kathleen’s or by mail to ACT. The Capitol box office is also open one for you. If you can hammer, sew, paint, saw, embroider, type, glue, hour prior to performances. Tickets can also be purchased online at help gather props or enjoy working with kids, please volunteer AberdeenCommunityTheatre.com. now.

PERFORMANCES ACT maintains a firm policy of not canceling any GROUP RATES Special rates are offered for groups of 12 or more performance due to weather. We urge all ticket holders to make at time of ticket purchase for all shows. every effort to attend. In the event that travel proves impossible at performance time, ticket holders may inquire at ACT’s office TOURS To schedule a Capitol Theatre and behind-the-scenes tour for the next business day. ACT will make alternative arrangements, your group, please call at least two weeks prior to requested date. excluding refund, when possible. ACT IMPROV TROUPE Join the fun with the troupe on stage or at ACCESSIBILITY Wheelchair seating arrangements should be your event. Seen at Glacial Lakes Regional or Brown County Fair made by informing ACT at the time of ticket purchase. Chili Cook-off, 3M Employee Recognition Dinner, Avera St. Luke’s Heart Health Dinner, Wyndham International Christmas Party ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES The Capitol Theatre and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. For more information about is now equipped with a Hearing Loop system, which performing with or booking ACT’s Improv Troupe, contact us at transmits sound to hearing aids with T-coils. Those (605) 225-2228 or [email protected]. without hearing aids or without T-coils may check out an assistive listening device. Ask an usher for FILM PROGRAM Capitol Cinema shows a details or go to the Jane West Gallery to check one wide variety of films in the Capitol Theatre out. You will need a driver’s license or credit card to between ACT’s live theater rehearsals and leave as a deposit. Devices must be returned immediately after performances. To be placed on the Capitol the show. Cinema mailing list, contact us at (605) 226-5494 or [email protected]. Having your address only on ACT’s EXITS Please familiarize yourself with all emergency routes and mailing list doesn’t guarantee you will receive information on all exits closest to you. Cinema activities.

ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE | 11 “WORKING” WINS STATE FESTIVAL; ADVANCES TO REGION V AACTFEST ‘15 PLEASE HELP YOUR VOLUNTEER PERFORMERS ADVANCE

YOUR ASSISTANCE IS ESSENTIAL... THANK YOU FOR A Musical from the book by STUDS TERKEL, Adapted by STEPHEN SCHWARTZ and NINA FASO YOUR HELP! With additional contributions by Gordon Greenberg

Songs by CRAIG CARNELIA, MICKI GRANT, LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA MARY RODGERS, SUSAN BIRKENHEAD, STEPHEN SCHWARTZ AND JAMES TAYLOR

“Working” will represent Aberdeen and South Dakota at the American Association of Community Theatre’s Region V AACTFest ’15 in Newton, IA, April 23-26. We need your help to raise approximately $5,650 by April 23 to get the 18 “Working” volunteers to the Region V festival

ACT volunteers spend many hours mounting productions and now we need your help to make travel to the festival a reality. Besides being an important educational opportunity, this festival cycle is a great way to say thank you to the volunteers who have committed themselves to so many ACT shows over the years. REGIONAL AACTFEST ’15 CONTRIBUTING SUPPORT Be a part of this exciting Festival Expenses: Festival registration (actors/techies)...... $ 95 x 18 = $ 1,710 event for Festival registration (production)...... $ 100 = $ 100 Hotel rooms...... $ 75 x 9 = $ 675 YOUR theater. Fuel costs (avg. for 5 vehicles) ...... $ 125 x 5 = $ 625 Meals (18ppl x 4 days x 3 meals x $9.00). . . . . $ 1,944 = $ 1,944 With previous AACTFest shows like “Honk!” Royalties/rentals...... $ 600 = $ 600 and “How to Talk Minnesotan: The Musical” TOTAL $ 5,654 performing at national festivals, ACT has proven itself an award-winning community Please accept my tax deductible contribution of $______theater.

 Please charge my credit card $______Please help your community theater  Visa  Master Card  Discover represent Aberdeen and South Dakota Please write clearly. Expiration date _____ /_____ again. Card number ______Clip and mail the coupon to the left. Your gift is tax deductible. Signature ______Thank you for your support. Name______

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