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JOHN EVENS, deceased 1985 BETH E. WRAY, 1942 - 1998 JOE KELLY, 1918 - 2006
GLADYS C. MALONEY, 1899 - 1987 PHYLLIS A. MCCAFFERTY, 1937 - 1998 HELEN WEIFENBACH-TRAVLAND, 1919 - 2006
MATTHEW ALAN S. ROSIN, 1984 - 1987 CHRISTEN GRAEBER WINTER, 1956 - 1998 DONALD H. HALL, 1925 - 2008 JOHN S. HALL, 1900 - 1990 MYREL EVENS, deceased 1998 CHUCK MEWING, 1930 - 2008 MARIAN WEHDE, 1929 - 1991 PAT STENERSON, 1934 - 1999 TYLER STUCK, 1980 - 2008 MYLES B. FRY, 1927 - 1993 LOIS RYMAN, 1935 - 1999 MARLYCE (MATHIEU) EVANS, 1928 - 2009 JANE REDMOND, 1946 - 1994 M.E. TED HUNSTAD, 1912 - 2001 LYNN MARIE HANSON, 1963 - 2009 ESTHER HUETTL GRAF, 1909 - 1995 BERNICE A. BORCHARD, 1930 - 2002 BETTY LOU ANDERSON, 1942 - 2010 LELAND A. (LEE) WEISHAAR, 1942 - 1995 RICHARD NORQUIST, 1933 - 2003
H.I. KING, 1918 - 1996 ROSEMARY WALKER, 1932 - 2003 CURT R. EWINGER, 1952 - 2010
MARIAN J. RIX, 1950 - 1997 THOMAS FRANCIS KELLY, 1949 - 2004 Sondra L. Odland, 1932 - 2010
HELEN GRAF STRAUSS, 1899 - 1998 HOLLIS HURLBERT, 1947 - 2004 Sally (Evens) Webb, 1947 – 2011
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2 | Aberdeen Community Theatre FROM THE ARTISTIC/MANAGING DIRECTOR Welcome. I’m so pleased play football or basketball, but have worked you are attending this with several senior actors over the years production of “Pirates of and I will be joining their ranks in the not- Penzance Jr.” so-distant future. Many of the young Getting started young is the key. I hope actors you are here to see you enjoy the efforts of the young people BOARD OF DIRECTORS and support have been in this production. I still remember my first Dr. Warren Redmond, President involved in ACT through time on stage. I was in the second grade its Young People’s Theatre here in Aberdeen at Sacred Heart School. I Barbara Evans, Vice-president (YPT) program for years. Others are brand can still do the song and dance today, but Linda Bartholomew, Secretary new to the program and we thank them all don’t ask me to, it is politically incorrect. Kathy Stuck, Treasurer for their participation. After all, we are talking 1964. It was my one and only opportunity to be on stage Members at Large It was 1998 when I directed “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown,” the last YPT until I reached high school. That’s why we Linda Batteen, Gregg Magera, production performed as part of an ACT have YPT, so that no longer happens to any Linda Peterson main stage season. It is definitely time to do Aberdeen area youth. I want to thank Brian it again. Schultz for his 10 years of service as ACT’s Rory King, Legal Counsel education director and his dedication to the It is important to support ACT’s youth education of the area’s youth. education program. Even though many of STAFF the participants may not remain in Aberdeen Thanks again for “playing a part” in the James L. Walker, as adult actors, many will continue learning lives of the young people performing today with your attendance. Please support ACT’s Artistic/Managing Director theater craft in college or be involved in community theaters all over the country. Young People’s Theatre with a contribution Brian T. Schultz, today. See the back page of this program for I feel strongly that having a good, solid details. Education/Technical Director theatrical education program available Heidi Jenson, Technical Assistant helps kids decide who they are and develop Auditions for the next ACT production, “Second Samuel,” will be 7 p.m. on Sept. Teresa Witteman, Office Manager essential life-long skills. I failed miserably at most sporting activities, but loved music 23 and 24 in the Capitol Theatre. The show Ronda Anderson, Administrative Assistant and theater. Everyone should have the requires 7 men and 4 women and takes opportunity to find his or her strengths. place in the late 1940s. No experience YPT’s mission is to give everyone that is necessary. See the back page of this opportunity in theater and the theatrical program for more audition information. skills they learn are used life-long. I don’t – Jim Walker know anyone in their 70s or 80s who still FROM THE DIRECTOR Welcome to Young ones with their songs and choreography; SOUTH DAKOTA People's Theatre on ACT's former YPTer Kyle Stugelmayer serving as mainstage! I've always choreographer; retired music specialist ARTS COUNCIL known that our area youth Mary Marion serving as musical director; support is provided with funds from the State of South Dakota through the Department of Tourism and State Development and are very talented and costumers Marilyn Davis and Carol Vetter the National Endowment for the Arts their work-ethic here at who got everybody dressed - seemingly
Office of Arts • 800 Governors Drive • Pierre, SD 57501-2294 the theater is second-to- without batting an eye; new NSU students www.sdarts.org • 605-773-3131 • In State 800-423-6665 none. I've wanted to have who came in before the semester began to a YPT production as part do scenic painting; several parents who are of your season ticket for years - just to show chipping in to do everything from plunking off what they can do. We are so thrilled to notes on the piano to painting to sewing to be sharing "The Pirates of Penzance Jr" with ushering; and you, the audience - here to you. If you've never been to a YPT production enjoy the fruits of everyone's labors. before, you'll see what you've been missing. And that's what community theater is - a Tri-State Water I performed in the full-length version true community-wide effort. We love having of "Pirates" in college. We had between you in the audience, but if you've never rolled Serving the area for all your 25 and 30 in the cast and about six weeks up your sleeves and jumped headfirst into to rehearse. This production has nearly an ACT production, you still have another water conditioning and bottled double the cast - 52 strong - and about half opportunity this season. And, of course, all water needs. the rehearsal time - a little more than three of 2013 - and beyond. You won't regret it - I weeks. Hoo-boy! promise! The success of this production is thanks Thank you again for coming. Let us know 412 5th Ave. SW to the collaborative efforts from so many what you think of Aberdeen's fine youth. 225-1110 or 1-800-871-5360 people: the older students who have taken – Brian T. Schultz it upon themselves to help the younger
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At left: 2011 YPT’s “Around the World in 8 Plays” Cole Peterson as the dragon king, Max Langbehn as a townsperson, Nick Brandt as Hidesato, Austin Vetter as Bernardo, Omar Elkhader as Thomas
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Aberdeen Community Theatre | 9 Aberdeen Community Theatre presents “The Pirates of Penzance JR” American News photo by John Davis.
Book and Lyrics by Sir William S. Gilbert Music by Sir Arthur S. Sullivan As Presented on Broadway by the New York Shakespeare Festival Produced by Joseph Papp, Directed by William Leach Music Adaptation by William Elliot, Choreography by Graciela Daniele
CAST crew ACT Artistic/managing director...... Jim Walker Samuel ...... Brodigan Morton Director/designer...... Brian T. Schultz Pirate King...... Nicholas Brandt Muscial director...... Mary Marion Frederic...... Austin Vetter Choreographer ...... Kyle Stugelmayer Assistant director/stage manager...... Jessica Banik Ruth...... Morgan Morrissey* Technical assistant...... Heidi Jenson Kate...... Abigail Yates* Costumer...... Marilyn Davis Edith...... Gabbie Brandt* Scenic artist ...... Lori Tobin* Costume Crew...... Marilyn Davis, Dianna Larson, Isabel...... Claire Vetter Louise Schwab*, Carol Vetter, Mabel...... Moriah Turick* Kacy Walker*, Margaret Wild Set & props crew ...... Daniel Brown*, Claire De Milia*, Major-General...... Chase Roesch* Austin Fordham*, Josh Frachiseur, Heidi Jenson, Sergeant...... Jacob Womack Heather Kelsey*, Robbie Klassen*, Dianna Larson, Pirate Chorus...... Paige Walth*, Rachel Hohenstein*, Carl Mattwig*, Mallorie Minar*, Brian T. Schultz, Max Langbehn*, Isaac Seaton, John Schwab*, Sasha Seekins*, Ashley Stahlhut*, Kayla Stoebner*, Briggs Tople*, Jacob Wild, Paige Evans*, Hillary Sward*, Emily Tillma, Margaret Wild Rawley Moore*, Lyndon Orr*, Erica Schultz*, Rehearsal accompanist...... Anthony Morrissey* Sydney Spielbauer*, Kira Goldade*, Autumn Gauer*, Light board operator...... Erik Braley Aiden Walker*, Michael Garofalo* Sound board operator...... Jaeden Shaving* Advanced box office...... Kathleen ’s: Kathy Stuck, Daughters Chorus...... Evette Womack*, Julia Friedrichsen*, Christine Martel, Bonnie Meilke, Stefanie Plummer, Autumn Stolle*, Eleanor Nall, Judy Thompson, Linda Wilson Katrina Marnette, Hayden Morrissey*, Capitol box office...... Juli Schultz, Lori Harmel Paige Haugen*, Rachel Salem*, Emily Schwab*, Lily Tobin*, Box office manager...... Ronda Jo Anderson Italey Scheitel*, Allie Garofalo* House manager...... Teresa Witteman Police Chorus...... Lexi Ganz*, Dominic Meyers, Publicity...... Teresa Witteman Sydney Morton*, Quincy Rudolph*, Jonah Kost*, *denotes ACT debut production Alexandria Schwab*, Jacob Tobin*, Olivia Schuster*, Pirates of Penzance Jr Riley Weinmeister*, Jonathon Wild, Eric Jacobsen*, is presented through special arrangements with Music Theatre International (MTI). Anna Moore*, Jocelyn Orr*, Nicholas Schwab* All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 See page 12 & 13 for cast/crew photos Phone: (212) 541-4684 Fax: (212) 397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
10 | Aberdeen Community Theatre YEAR 1877 Scene 1: A rocky seashore on the coast of Cornwall thanks to our 2012 Scene 2: A runined chapel by moonlight season sponsors Scene 1 Pour, o pour the pirate sherry When Fred'ric was a little lad Oh, better far to live and die Oh, false one, you have deceived me Climbing over rocky mountain Stop! Ladies, pray! Oh, is there not one maiden Poor wand'ring one! Stay, we must not lose our senses I am the very model of a modern Major-General Oh, men of dark and dismal fate
Scene 2 Oh, dry the glist'ning tear When the foeman bares his steel (Tarantara!) When you had left our pirate fold (Part 1) When you had left our pirate fold (Part 2) Tarantara! (Reprise) A rollicking band of pirates we With cat-like tread Now what is this, and what is that Finale
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. South Dakota Arts Council support is provided with funds from the State of South Dakota, through the Department of Tourism and State Development, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Special thanks to Lawrence Diggs for providing the artwork in the Jane West Gallery.
SPECIAL THANKS Aberdeen Federal Credit Union employees, Aberdeen Recreational and Cultural Center, American News, Tina Hanagan, Hansen Video Services/Wayne Hansen, Hub City Radio, Kaleidoscope Media/ Steve Kaiser, Northern State University Theatre 100 students, Pantorium, Pauer Sound & Music/Scott & Renita Sauer, E.C. Rhodes Group, the parents of all children involved in this show.
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.
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Aberdeen Community Theatre | 13 14 | 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 Find us on 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 Theatres.
BOX OFFICE ACT’s box office prior to a show’s opening is VOLUNTEERING ACT welcomes all volunteers. Your involvement Kathleen’s, 401 S. Main St. Typical hours are Monday through in set construction, costume making, ushering or fund raising Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 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 for you. If you can hammer, sew, paint, saw, embroider, type, glue, one hour prior to performances. Tickets can only be purchased help gather props or enjoy working with kids, please volunteer by credit card by calling (605) 725-2697 Monday through Friday, now. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. GROUP RATES Special rates are offered for groups of 12 or more PERFORMANCES ACT maintains a firm policy of not canceling at time of ticket purchase for all shows. any performance due to weather. We urge all ticket holders to make every effort to attend. In the event that travel proves TOURS To schedule a Capitol Theatre and behind-the-scenes impossible at performance time, ticket holders may inquire at tour for your group, please call at least two weeks prior to ACT’s office the next business day. ACT will make alternative requested date. arrangements, excluding refund, when possible. ACT IMPROV TROUPE Join the fun with the troupe on stage or ACCESSIBILITY Wheelchair seating arrangements should be at your event. Seen at Glacial Lakes Regional or Brown County made by informing ACT at time of ticket purchase. Fair Chili Cook-off, 3M Employee Recognition Dinner, Avera St. Luke’s Heart Health Dinner, Wyndham International Christmas Assistive listening devices The Capitol Theatre is Party and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. For more information equipped with assistive listening devices. Ask an usher about performing with or booking ACT’s Improv Troupe, contact for details or go to the Jane West Gallery to check one us at (605) 225-2228 or [email protected]. out. You will need a driver’s license or credit card to leave as a deposit. Devices must be returned immediately after film program Capitol Cinema the show. shows a wide variety of films in the Capitol Theatre between ACT’s live EXITS Please familiarize yourself with all emergency routes and theater rehearsals and performances. exits closest to you. To be placed on the Cinema mailing list, contact us at (605) 226-5494 or [email protected]. Having your address only on ACT’s mailing list doesn’t guarantee you will receive information on all Cinema activities.
2011 ACT ACTie Award Winners (from left) Lori Harmel, Volunteer of the Year; Nicole Christiansen and Seth M. Honerman, Performers of the Year; Ann Rasmussen, Out-going Board Member; Daniel Yurgaitis, Ten-yeared Techie; Marilyn Burckhard, Techie of the Year; Not pictured: JDH James L. Walker with Grace Fischer, winner of the Donald H. Hall Lifetime Construction, Business of the Year; Danie Jensen, Newcomer of the Year Achievement Award
Aberdeen Community Theatre | 15 Above: 2011 ACT’s “Chicago: The Musical” Orchestra (seated, from left) Melledy Rostad, keyboards; Gregg Magera, violin; Mary Marion, music director/conductor/piano; (standing, from left) Travis Netzer, tuba; Jeremy Schutter, trombone; Heather Nelson, baritone saxophone; Jim Panerio, percussion; Sonja Kaiser, trumpet; Ben Chambers, trumpet; Josh Kimball, string bass; John Patzlaff, clarinet; Anne Jundt, clarinet; Kevin Nelson, tenor saxophone; Shengwen Wu, soprano/alto saxophone
At left: 2011 “Perfectly Normal & Healthy” ACT’s original one-act and its entry into the American Association of Community Theatre’s festival cycle, placing first in the state festival and performing at the region festival in Salina, KS Mark Anderson as Gerald Mortimer and Above: 2011 ACT’s “Chicago: The Musical” Seth M. Honerman as Bruce Bixby Matthew Harmel as Amos Hart
16 | Aberdeen Community Theatre Aberdeen Community Theatre | 17 At left: 2011 “Perfectly Normal & Healthy” ACT’s original one-act and its entry into the American Association of Community Theatre’s festival cycle, placing first in the state festival and performing at the region festival in Salina, KS (clockwise, from top) Seth M. Honerman as Bruce Bixby, Nicole Christiansen as Melanie Grissom, Eliot Lucas as Tony Horton, Sarah Hoar as Donna Watson
At left: 2011 ACT’s “Chicago: The Musical” Kati Bachmayer as Velma Kelly and Kellyanne Kirkland as “Mama” Morton
At right: 2011 ACT’s “Tuesdays With Morrie” Rory King as Morrie Schwartz and Steve Balsarini as Mitch Albom in the area 2727 Se 6th avenue - a berdeen, South d akota 605.225.3600
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Aberdeen Community Theatre | 19 Thank you for attending “Pirates of Penzance Jr.”
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AUDITIONS FOR ACT’S FALL SHOW Sunday or Monday, Sept. 23 or 24 at 7 p.m. Capitol Theatre, 415 S Main St. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Setting: Small town Georgia. Time: The late 1940s Atlanta playwright Pamela Parker’s well-crafted and Pulitzer Cast Needed nominated play is set in the fictitious small town of Second 4 Women: Samuel, Georgia in 1949, where everyone knows everyone Omaha - cute, stylish and bossy; married to Frisky else’s business, or so it seems. Jimmy Deeanna - thoughtless, selfish, and pretty The recent death of the town’s matriarch, Miss Gertrude, Ruby - works at the hair salon impacts the lives of the citizens and reveals their assorted Marcela - good-natured, married to Mansel eccentricities, relationships, and secrets…often in the most 7 Men: outrageously, comical ways. B Flat - heart and soul of the town Frisky - unofficial leader of the town Scripts available for reading at the Capitol Theatre Office, Us - a black man, Frisky’s best friend 417 S. Main St. or at the Alexander Mitchell Library, 519 S. Kline St. Mansel - a harmless redneck Mr. Mozel - town bigot and he “don’t like nobody” TENTATIVE PRODUCTION DATES : EARLY NOVEMBER Doc - knows everybody’s secrets but “he ain’t telling” If you can’t make the scheduled audition time, contact ACT at June - undertaker, the living makes him nervous (605)225-2228 or [email protected] before the audition date.