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SEASON2017 ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE presents WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 1-4, 7:30 PM through SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2:30 PM YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR THEATRE. FROM THE ARTISTIC/ MANAGING DIRECTOR Welcome to another of ACT’s Young People’s has spent so much time building and he will Theatre (YPT) productions. This year we have continue that progress as he expands his duties made “Aladdin JR.” our YPT production of here at ACT. With this season, Brian has been the main stage season. The response from named Associate Artistic/Managing Director of BOARD OF DIRECTORS last season’s YPT show, “Godspell Jr.” was the Aberdeen Community Theatre. This more Warren Redmond, President overwhelmingly positive. Thanks for supporting accurately reflects the duties he has grown into Curt Wischmeier, Vice-President the youth of our community by attending this here at ACT, being a partner in the growth and Ann Rasmussen, Treasurer performance. About half of the 60 young people development of Aberdeen Community Theatre. Kathy Stuck, Secretary involved in this production are veterans to ACT’s What’s coming up next for ACT? This is YPT programing. The other half are new and a festival year. As a part of the American MEMBERS AT LARGE sharing their talents with us for the first time. Association of Community Theatre (AACT), Linda Batteen, Vicki Lust, How exciting! I’d like to thank them all for sharing the Aberdeen Community Theatre has always Gregg Magera and Barb Evans their talents here on the Capitol Theatre stage. participated in AACT’s biennial event each year Rory King, Legal Counsel For some of the new performers, this may be since we were first eligible in 1981. This year the only show they will be involved in. However, we are writing our own show based on some of STAFF I’d venture to say from experience, most will the characters of the original production, “Mavis’ James L. Walker, Artistic/Managing Director return to the Capitol stage and continue their Prez-A-Palooza” we presented at the end of Brian T. Schultz, Associate Artistic/Managing Director theatrical experiences at their schools, and last season. We are currently in the process of Gary Darling, Marketing Director/Office Manager indeed, on stages throughout the state and writing the show, so watch for details coming Steven Huber, Box Office Manager country. soon. We don’t even have a working title yet, I want to thank you, the audience, for but Mavis will be front and center as the main supporting these young people and ACT’s youth character. It will not be a part of the main stage education program. They deserve your patronage season, but it will be produced locally in the ACT is a proud and we appreciate you attending this production. first full week of April and will be vying for the member of the I know you’ll enjoy the efforts of the young opportunity to represent SD at the Region V American Association people in their production of “Aladdin JR.” festival the last week in April in Brainerd, MN. of Community Theatre Please consider making a contribution to the And, if you haven’t heard, ACT will be [email protected] Young People’s Theatre program. (See the back producing “Sister Act” for its summer musical. www.aact.org page of this program for details.) Watch for audition and subsequent performance As most of you are aware, Brian Schultz dates coming soon. has been the education director here at the Thanks for your support and I hope to see you Aberdeen Community Theatre for 15 years. at all 2017 productions and events this season. Interested in acting or I’m proud of ACT’s YPT program, which Brian JAMES L. WALKER 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 [email protected] FROM THE DIRECTOR Welcome to the opening production of balance when dealing with The Mouse, because Support is provided with Aberdeen Community Theatre’s 2017 season. of their massive popularity and established funds from the State of We are so glad you’re here to support our Young audience expectations, but it’s a vital part to South Dakota through the People’s Theatre program by attending their theater education. Department of Tourism and production of Disney’s “Aladdin JR.” Finally, I hope you’ve had opportunity to take State Development and the Maybe it’s the appeal of a Disney show, in our video series on ACT’s Facebook page National Endowment for maybe it’s the appeal of YPT, but this production about all the different production elements the Arts features 40 kids onstage and nearly 20 more and behind-the-scenes looks at the production Office of Arts • 800 Governors Drive • Pierre, SD 57501-2294 serving in technical aspects behind-the-scenes, process. It’s a great opportunity for anyone – www.sdarts.org • 605-773-3131 • In State 800-423-6665 ranging in age from 7 to 17. And with more youth to senior citizen – to see just what it than half of these youngsters new to YPT, I am takes to mount a production at the Aberdeen encouraged about the continued growth of YPT Community Theatre. And really, the process into the future. is not so different for an adult production. DONALD H. HALL, In our adventure in taking on a Disney show Hopefully, the series provided insight, dispelled 1925-2008 (aka ‘The Mouse’), I told the kids to ignore some myths or sparked an interest in YOU Co-Founder of ACT everything they knew about the animated film getting involved in YOUR community theater. Honoree of ACT’s Donald H. and I also usually try to discourage watching We need people with all sorts of talents and Hall Scholarship, assisting other productions online (which are illegal, by abilities; we can’t do what we do without you, ACT volunteers attending NSU. the way). It’s such an important part of the so come on down and give it a try sometime! For more information or to theatrical process to learn how to become Thank you again for your support of Aberdeen contribute to this scholarship endowment fund, contact ACT interpretive artists – to take the text and the area youth and please let us know what you at (605) 225-2228. notes written on the page and give them our think of their efforts. Thanks for coming. own unique life and meaning. This is a tricky BRIAN T. SCHULTZ 2 ACT gratefully acknowledges the following organizations and individuals for gifts and pledges received for the 2017 season. Your Contributing Support is essential to managing the daily operating SUPPORT CONTRIBUTING 2017 costs of the Capitol which includes electricity, gas, upkeep, janitorial, etc. It is only through your generous support that ACT can continue to maintain the Capitol Theatre on Aberdeen’s historic Main Street while continuing our artistic growth. Join the growing number of patrons by calling ACT’s office at 605-225-2228. SEASON SPONSOR PRODUCER contact ACT for information $1,000 - $1,500 3M Scott Gohn Aberdeen Federal Credit Union Rees & Bonnie Mielke American News Reed & Ann Rasmussen Dacotah Bank Sandvig Family Fund Michael A. & Rosemary L. Duch Bill & Karen Edwards THEATRE ANGEL Michael & Barbara Evans $525 - $999 Interior Design Concepts Hansen Video Services ManorCare Hub City Radio Ophthalmology Associates / McQuillen Creative Group, Inc. Dr. Curt Wischmeier Pantorium Cleaners Quality Quick Print Woodman Refrigeration Warren & LeAnne Redmond 2016 ACT’s “Hairspray, the Broadway Musical” Orchestra Riddle’s Jewelry BENEFACTOR $275 - $524 Front L-R: Tyler Beck, Jamie Stadel, Mary Marion, Michelle Mennes. South Dakota Arts Council Jeff Catron Row 2 L-R: Gregg Magera, Beth Neitzert, Andrew Grandpre, Jeremy Schutter. Sally & Ka P Squire DeHoet Farm Inc. Row 3 L-R: Sara Weischedel, Nick Ries, Melissa Nguyen. Kathy Harmel Row 4 L-R: Taylor Johnson, Tanner Shultis, Jim Panerio EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Carmel Heyd $1,500 - $2,000 Loren & Linda Locken Ethel Hunstad Jerald & Marlene Loebs SUSTAINER $125 - $274 PATRON $75 - $124 Harvey & Cynthia Jewett Donna L & Dean O Mehlhaff Linda & Harvey Aman John & Patty Beyers Lauren & Kathy Stuck Northern Valley Communications James & Susan Cremer Maxine Dinger Pauer Sound & Music Dakota Kennels Dorothy Dockter Max & Heidi Williams Dawn Deal Dahl Wes & Arlene Elliott Doug & Anita Eilers Gerald & Phyllis Gab Gail Erdmann James & Barbara Hundstad Rod & Vicki Evans Willis & Jeannine Johnson Rodney & Glenna Fouberg Dr. Mark & Karen Mogen Robert & Erin Fouberg Mark & Lynn Murphy David & Erin Giovannini Timothy & Eileen Nikolas Doris Graeber Dave & Cindy Nikolas Lynn A Hanson Gail Pickus David Janes Bob & Evelyn Pond Joan Kelly & Owen Jones Roland & Rita Pond Roger & Vicki Krueger Roger Schipke Brenda Lanphere Dennis & Arly Schnabel Olive Lovett Myron & Arlene Schopp Kathleen Manning Shafer Farms, Inc. Katherine Moen George P & Sandy Sullivan Janis Pearson Steve & Cec Peters FRIEND $50 - $74 Muriel Pigors Mary Amacher Shirley Schuller Betty Beyer Lois Sollie Ric & Shelly Dias Hazel Swenson Jeff & Kathy Eisenbeisz Tri-State Water Jim & Rose Kirchgesler 2016 ACT’s “Hairspray, the Broadway Musical” L to R: Liz Lewno as Tracy Turnblad, Mark Comstock as Edna Turnblad Lyle Walker Diane O’Connor and Chris Anderson as Wilbur Turnblad. Robert Webb James Zema 3 Delores Anderson Mark & Ronda Anderson Richard & Sharlene Anderson Ken & Linda Anglin Dennis & Linda Batteen Deb Dugan & Tim Baxter Robert & Judith Beadle John & Patty Beyers Phyllis Biegler Dwayn & Sheila Blomster Edward & Ruth Brown Mike & Kathy Brumbaugh Dwain & Judy Buntrock Colleen Callum Gordon & Jeanne Campbell 2017 VIP SUBSCRIBERS VIP 2017 Mary & Stuart Campbell Jeff Catron Jeanie Clark James & Susan Cremer Connie Cutler Dacotah Bank James & Vi Dafnis Dawn Deal Dahl Vera Deyo Bonita Dolney Tricia Dornbush Michael A.