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1 2017 SEASON ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE presents WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY, AUGUST 16-19, 7:30 PM through SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2:30 PM YOUR COMMUNIT Y. YOUR THEATRE.

2 FROM THE ARTISTIC/ MANAGING DIRECTOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS Warren Redmond, President Curt Wischmeier, Vice-President Ann Rasmussen, Treasurer Kathy Stuck, Secretary MEMBERS AT LARGE Linda Batteen, Vicki Lust, Gregg Magera and Barb Evans Rory King, Legal Counsel STAFF James L. Walker, Artistic/Managing Director Brian T. Schultz, Associate Artistic/Managing Director Gary Darling, Marketing Director/Office Manager Steven Huber, Box Office Manager Charlotte Grandpre, Technical Assistant ACT is a proud member of the American Association of Community Theatre info@aact.org Interested in acting or directing but don t have a lot of time? Have a great script you d love to see on stage? Contact ACT at (605) or ACT@NVC.net 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 Office of Arts 800 Governors Drive Pierre, SD In State DONALD H. HALL, Co-Founder of ACT Honoree of ACT s Donald H. Hall Scholarship, assisting ACT volunteers attending NSU. For more information or to contribute to this scholarship endowment fund, contact ACT at (605) Welcome to Exit Laughing. First of all, I want to thank you for attending this performance. It is not typical that we would be doing a show on the same dates as the Brown County Fair, and we know everyone loves the fair. We were originally trying to get the show ready to perform last week, before the fair; however, volunteer schedules didn t allow for the rehearsals needed to mount the show those dates, and next week we have the theater committed to South Dakota Public Broadcasting, screening The Vietnam War, the new documentary by Ken Burns. After that, it s Labor Day weekend and ACT will be needing to be starting on our next production. Never a dull moment here at the Capitol Theatre. With that clarification, since I know patrons were wondering why over the fair?, I m pleased to announce we will be producing The Addams Family a new musical of family fun, which we will be performing just before Halloween, providing volunteer schedules allow. So again, thanks for coming to this performance, and if you like the show, spread the word while you re enjoying the Brown County Fair. Exit Laughing is a show that was part of the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT) new play festival the first year they sponsored the event, Since then it has had several productions throughout the country. I met the playwright, Paul Elliot at the national festival, AACTFest 2017, at the end of June. After that conversation, I confirmed we would produce the show. We hope you enjoy the efforts of our ACT volunteers. Speaking of volunteers, I want to welcome Christine Ward-Hatton, from La Moure, ND, as our newest volunteer. I appreciate all the volunteers who make up each Aberdeen Community Theatre production, but commuting to Aberdeen from North Dakota six days a week deserves special recognition. By the way, speaking of volunteers, auditions for The Addams Family, are scheduled for Sunday and Monday, September 10 and 11 at 7 pm here at the Capitol Theatre. So, come prepared to be one of the Kooky, Ooky, Spooky Addams Family of characters. See page 11 of this program for a full list of characters, then come join the fun. Also, check out www. AberdeenCommunityTheatre.com for more audition information. I want to thank you, again, for your support. If you have not contributed this season, or could be of additional help, please use the back page of the program. It is only with your individual support that we can keep the productions and programs growing here at the Capitol Theatre. The ticket price does not take care of all the expenses here at the Capitol Theatre and we have not met our annual goal to continue funding the programs here at the historic Capitol Theatre. We are dependent on your annual contributions. Thanks for your help. As always, let us know what you think of the productions by the volunteer actors, and technicians here at Aberdeen Community Theatre. Their getting in the act make these productions possible. Please support them with your contribution today. I wish each of you the best as we wind down the remainder of the summer. Thanks again for your support. JAMES L. WALKER 2

3 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 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 SEASON SPONSOR contact ACT for information 3M Aberdeen Federal Credit Union American News Dacotah Bank Michael A. & Rosemary L. Duch Bill & Karen Edwards Michael & Barbara Evans Interior Design Concepts / Dave Arlt Harvey & Cynthia Jewett ManorCare Ophthalmology Associates / Dr. John Bormes MD & Dr. Curt Wischmeier MD Quality Quick Print Warren & LeAnne Redmond Riddle s Jewelry Sally & Ka P Squire EXECUTIVE PRODUCER $1,500 - $2,000 Scott Gohn Ethel Hunstad Lauren & Kathy Stuck PRODUCER $1,000 - $1,499 Rees & Bonnie Mielke Reed & Ann Rasmussen Sandvig Family Fund / Amy Kessler THEATRE ANGEL $525 - $999 Hansen Video Services / Wayne Hansen Hub City Radio McQuillen Creative Group / Troy McQuillen Diane O Connor Pantorium Cleaners / Dale Bain Woodman Refrigeration / John & Ramona Woodman BENEFACTOR $275 - $524 Jeff Catron DeHoet Farm Inc. Kathy Harmel Carmel Heyd Mike & Cindy Kocabinski Loren & Linda Locken Jerald & Marlene Loebs 2016 ACT s Hairspray, the Broadway Musical L to R: Liz Lewno as Tracy Turnblad, Mark Comstock as Edna Turnblad and Chris Anderson as Wilbur Turnblad ACT s Hairspray, the Broadway Musical Orchestra Front L-R: Tyler Beck, Jamie Stadel, Mary Marion, Michelle Mennes. Row 2 L-R: Gregg Magera, Beth Neitzert, Andrew Grandpre, Jeremy Schutter. Row 3 L-R: Sara Weischedel, Nick Ries, Melissa Nguyen. Row 4 L-R: Taylor Johnson, Tanner Shultis, Jim Panerio Donna L & Dean O Mehlhaff Northern Valley Communications NorthWestern Energy Pauer Sound & Music / Scott & Renita Sauer Janis Pearson Roger & Pamela Rix Marge Rosin Kathleen Webb Max & Heidi Williams Daniel Yurgaitis SUSTAINER $125 - $274 Rob & Sherri Aldinger Linda & Harvey L. Aman James & Susan Cremer Dakota Kennels Dawn Deal Dahl Vera Deyo Doug & Anita Eilers Gail Erdmann Rod & Vicki Evans Robert & Erin Fouberg Rodney & Glenna Fouberg David & Erin Giovannini Doris Graeber Lynn A. Hanson David Janes Joan Kelly & Owen Jones Roger & Vicki Krueger Brenda Lanphere Olive Lovett In Memory of Millie Lutz Kathleen Manning Katherine Moen Dr. Mark & Karen Mogen Steve & Cec Peters Julie Pfeifer Muriel Pigors Shirley Schuller Shafer Farms, Inc. / Dianna Shafer Lois Sollie In Honor of Gayle & Loren Steele Hazel Swenson Tri-State Water Lyle Walker Robert Webb James Zeman PATRON $ John & Patty Beyers Maxine Dinger Dorothy Dockter Wes & Arlene Elliott Gerald & Phyllis Gab Bill & Jodi Gerdes James & Barbara Hundstad Willis & Jeannine Johnson Mark & Lynn Murphy Timothy & Eileen Nikolas Dave & Cindy Nikolas Gail Pickus Bob & Evelyn Pond Roland & Rita Pond Eldon & Donna Reich Roger Schipke Dennis & Arly Schnabel Myron & Arlene Schopp Lila Schwalbe Charlann Suel George P & Sandy Sullivan FRIEND $50 - $74 Mary Amacher Betty Beyer Paulette Callen Ric & Shelly Dias Jeff & Kathy Eisenbeisz Jim & Rose Kirchgesler James & JoAnn Kokales Marcia Miller 2017 CONTRIBUTING SUPPORT 3

4 2017 VIP SUBSCRIBERS 2016 ACT s Hairspray, the Broadway Musical L to R: Mark Comstock as Edna Turnblad, Liz Lewno as Tracy Turnblad, Sarah Honerman as Penny Pingleton, Tyler Lanam as Brad, Danica Mickelson as Tammy, Thomas Krueger as Link Larkin, Claire Vetter as Amber Von Tussle, John Cassens as Fender, Hayden Morrissey as Brenda, Chris Cassens as Sketch, Natalie Bollinger as Shelly, Ryan Marnette as IQ, Eli Corbett as Corny Collins 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 Sandra Black Dwayn & Sheila Blomster Edward & Ruth Brown Mike & Kathy Brumbaugh Dwain & Judy Buntrock Colleen Callum Gordon & Jeanne Campbell Mary & Stuart Campbell Jeff Catron Jeanie Clark James & Susan Cremer Connie Cutler Bruce & Barb Cutler Dacotah Bank James & Vi Dafnis Dawn Deal Dahl Vera Deyo Bonita Dolney Tricia Dornbush Michael A. & Rosemary L. Duch Geoff & Cathy Durst Kent & Susan Edson Bill & Karen Edwards Eide Bailly, LLP Doug & Anita Eilers Jeff & Kathy Eisenbeisz Wanda Emery John & Cathy Emmett Sandra Erdahl Layle & Dolores Evans Michael & Barbara Evans Claudia Fast Debra Fickett Margaret Forseth Teri Galbraith Dee Anne Gall Jackie Geiger Bill & Jodi Gerdes David & Erin Giovannini Great Western Bank Carla Grimsrud Chuck & Wendy Gugel Terry & Marcia Haaland Larry & Laura Hadrick Mark & Jeanette Hahler Bill & Pat Haigh Francis & Phyllis Halvorson Kathy Harmel Nancy Harrison Mike & Janene Harry Mark & Janice Hedges Jeff Hendricks Janet Hilgemann Chuck & Peggy Hogg Marian Holty James & Barbara Hundstad Larry & Deb Ihde Carol Irion Allan Jacobson Charlene Johnson Darlys Kampa Norman L Keeler Joan Kelly & Owen Jones Melvin & Virginia Kessler James & JoAnn Kokales Rod & Cyrece Kono Scott & Kim Kram James & Lynn Kreber Earl & LaVonne Kruse Barbara Kuske Karen M Lane Ray & Cyndy Larson Dee Lauinger Jim & Carol Leach Joe & Katie Leon Michael & Sandra Levsen Kraig Schlaht & Teresa 4

5 Levsen-Garofalo Loren & Linda Locken Jerald & Marlene Loebs Tom & Becky Malchow Noel & Terrie Martens William & Evelyn McQuillen Donna L & Dean O Mehlhaff David & Maria Meyer Lavonne Miller Katherine Moen Merle & Janice Mohr Mark & Lynn Murphy Anna Nagel Barb Nelson Dave & Cindy Nikolas Philip Flip & Evelyn Nikolas Peggy Oberle Jerry Oligmueller Ann Paradise Sharon Paranto Anita Patterson Janis Pearson Stacey Pence Steve & Cec Peters Alice Jean Peterson Kendall & Linda Peterson Muriel Pigors Georgia K Ramos Reed & Ann Rasmussen Warren & LeAnne Redmond Cheryl Robinson Russell & Sheila Rook Dawn Redden c/o Kayla Roseland Elynor Rud Dennis & Inez Ryan Georgia Schaefer June Scher Ron & Bernadette Schmidt Dennis & Arly Schnabel Sid & Pat Schroeder John & Carol Schuck Shirley Schuller Shafer Farms, Inc. Beverly Shaw Yevonne Siefken Allen & Karen Siefkes Mary & Doug Smeins Cindy Holler & Al Soulek Sally & Ka P Squire Patrick Steele DeWayne & Adelaide Storley George P & Sandy Sullivan Margaret Sumption Jeff & Marcia Sveen Chip & Marian Swanson Doug & Brenda Thompson Virginia Tobin John & Nancy Vander Hoek Dan & Susan VanDover Dan & Vivian Vetter Kay Vikander Rebecca Voigt Wanda Wagemann Marcia Wagner Mary Walker Jim Walker Lyle Walker Allen & Joyce Walter Horace & Donna Walter Angie Walth Kelly Weaver Vince & Gita Webb Robert Webb Wells Fargo Donna Wilson Dr Curt & Sue Wischmeier Ken & Camille Wolff Verneda Wolff John & Ramona Woodman Dwight & Francella Wookey Wilma Zimmerman 2017 VIP SUBSCRIBERS (CONTINUED) 2016 ACT s Mavis Prez-A-Palooza Curt Campbell as Freddie Frump, Lori Harmel as Mavis Busk and Paulette Callen as Mallory Swinton. 5

6 ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS A COMEDY BY PAUL ELLIOT CAST Rachel Ann...HALEY HUBBARD Connie Harland...LORI HARMEL Leona PAULETTE CALLEN Millie... CHRISTINE WARD-HATTON* Policeman / Bobby...CHASE ALEXANDER ROESCH* Butter-Butt...THE CAT CREW Director... JIM WALKER Asst. Director/Stage Manager PAIGE WALTH Scenic Design/Technical Director..... BRIAN T. SCHULTZ Tech Assistant... CHARLOTTE GRANDPRE Scenic Artist...KATHY STUCK Props...NANCY MILLER Prop Crew.... NANCY MILLER, NICOLE CHRISTIANSEN, ELIOT LUCAS Light/Sound Board Operators PAIGE WALTH, BRIAN T. SCHULTZ Costumes.. MARILYN DAVIS, NELLA THOMPSON, CAST Makeup and Hair...LAUREN SUMPTION Set Crew KATHY STUCK, SANDY SULLIVAN, JULI SCHULTZ, NATALIE SCHULTZ, CHARLOTTE GRANDPRE, BRIAN T. SCHULTZ, STEVEN HUBER, LIAM DARLING, DECLAN DARLING ACT Advance box office...riddle S JEWELRY IN THE ABERDEEN MALL: DON RESHETAR, APRIL MEHLHOFF, LIZ HOVENDICK, RHONDA HAMMERQUIST, LEXIE WESTPHAL, BRENDA HANSEN, CHERISE MAYER, HOPE STAPPLER *Denotes ACT Debut Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC., of Woodstock, Illinois. Exit Laughing was premiered in the American Association of Community Theatre s AACT NewPlayFest by the Springfield Little Theatre in Springfield, Mo. ACT PRODUCTION STAFF: ACT Artistic/managing director...james L. WALKER ACT Technical director... BRIAN T. SCHULTZ ACT Tech Assistant...CHARLOTTE GRANDPRE Capitol box office... JULI SCHULTZ Box office manager...steven HUBER House manager...gary DARLING ACT SPECIAL THANKS Aberdeen American News, Aberdeen Federal Credit Union, Aberdeen Rural Fire Department, Aspire Creative Solutions, Kevin Brick House of Glass, Dakota Broadcasting, Hansen Video Services, Hub City Radio, Jerry Oligmueller, Pantorium Cleaners, Rhodes/Anderson Insurance, Riddle s Jewelry in the Aberdeen Mall, Kathy Stuck, Jim and Lyle Walker, Brenda Lanphere, Jeanette Black, George and Sandy Sullivan, Peggy Lister, Martha Mehlhaff and Linda Schnabel, Brenda Weishaar, Lari Doerr, Kristin Ectenkamp, Heather Darling, Volk Upholstry Nick Volk, Revive Day Spa, Kathy Stuck, Malchow s Mark Malchow and Jerry Trefz, Dallas Johnson Special thanks to MARTHA MEHLHAFF at for providing artwork in the Jane West Gallery. 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. 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 Switch hearing with funds from the State of South Dakota, aid to T-coil through the Department of Tourism and State Development, and the National Endowment for the Arts. 6

7 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY THEATRE Improving Communities One Theatre at a Time PLACE The living/dining room of Connie Harland s home outside of Birmingham, Alabama TIME An early evening ACT is a proud member of the American Association of Community Theatre info@aact.org ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES 2017 SEASON SPONSORS SEASON SPONSORS / CAST PAULETTE CALLEN (Leona) Before retiring to her home state, Paulette spent 40 years in Manhattan, acting, writing and supporting her artistic habits with a variety of jobs. Her acting history includes Summer Stock, improv at Dudley Riggs and community theaters in Fargo and the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Previously at ACT, she appeared as Dot in Girls Weekend, Alvina/ Martha/Mallory/Ione in Mavis Prez-apalooza, and was on the writing teams for both Mavis Prez-a-palooza and Mavis Pleads the Fouth. LORI HARMEL (Connie Harland) A 29-year veteran of ACT, Lori was last seen as Mavis Busk in ACT s AACTFest entry, Mavis Pleads the Fourth, where she received an Outstanding Lead Actress Award at the Regional Festival in Brainerd, MN. She also portrayed Mavis last fall in Mavis Prez-A-Palooza, and played Meg in ACT s Girls Weekend in She received an Outstanding Actress Award at the 2015 AACTFest SD state competition and again at the Regional AACTFest in Newton, IA for her performance in ACT s Working. Lori enjoys volunteering in all aspects of community theater and is married to Matthew, a fellow ACT veteran. They have two children, Gabriel and Jillian. Michael A. & Rosemary L. Duch Bill & Karen Edwards Michael & Barbara Evans Warren & LeAnne Redmond Sally & Ka P. Squire 7

8 CAST & CREW HALEY HUBBARD (Rachel Ann Harland) Haley is thrilled to be on the ACT stage one more time. She has appeared on many stages throughout her life and plans on extending them to the Twin Cities when she moves there this fall. Her favorite roles include Coryn in Gideon s Knot, Bottom/Demetrius in A Midsummer Night s Dream and Mary in On the Verge. Haley s favorite things besides theater are music, true crime podcasts and tacos. CHASE ROESCH (Bobby) Born and raised in Aberdeen, Chase has been absent from the stage for a few years, but is nonetheless excited to return. CHRISTINE WARD-HATTON (Millie) Christine is a Seattle transplant to La Moure, North Dakota where she retired with her hustband, Tom. Her fifty-plus years of community theater include productions with Special Services during her tour of duty with the Women s Army Corps. This is her first appearance with ACT. NELLA THOMPSON (Costuming) cannot remember a time when she did not have some type of needle in her hand. Sewing, knitting, crocheting, and cross-stitch are just a few of her needle interests. Nella has enjoyed stitching since receiving sewing cards for her third birthday. She has been sewing costumes with ACT for 22 years. Nella takes pleasure in contributing to the Aberdeen community which she terms Little Town on the Prairie with her sewing skills. CHARLOTTE GRANDPRE (Technical Assistant) is the new Tech Assistant at ACT. She received her bachelor s in music education from NSU in She has always had a strong love for film and musical scores and is more than thrilled to be a helping hand behind the scenes here at ACT. She has a wonderful husband and daughter. In her free time, she loves studying video game sound design and scores. NANCY MILLER (Props) Nancy s last starring role was as one of the nuns in the Nuns Ensemble in Sister Act and as the fake Fiona for Shrek, the Musical. She is excited to be helping out backstage for Exit Laughing. BRIAN T. SCHULTZ (Scenic Design/ Technical Director) resides in Aberdeen with his wife, Juli, and two daughters. His is also ACT s associate artistic/ managing director and SBLT s director. Schultz received Best Supporting Actor in the AACT 2009 national festival for his role as Russ Renner in ACT s How to Talk Minnesotan: The Musical and Comprehensive Creativity in the 2013 AACT Region V festival for his work on The Top Job! After winning first place in the 2015 South Dakota State Chili Cook-Off, he competed in the World Chili Cook-Off in Reno, NV in fall PAIGE WALTH (Asstistant Director/ Stage Manager) Paige has been involved in various YPT and ACT shows both onstage and off. This summer she stage managed two shows with the Straw Hat Players and directed one of the SBLT shows. This fall she will return to MSUM for her third and final year pursuing a Theater Arts degree. JAMES L. WALKER (Artistic/managing director) is an Aberdeen native. He has acted, directed and adjudicated professionally for more than 35 years and has been ACT s artistic/managing director for 31 years. He has earned numerous directing and scenic design awards. Jim was appointed by the governor to the South Dakota Arts Council in 2008 and currently serves as chair. Jim is also a member of the national board of directors of the American Association of Community Theatre and currently serves on the Executive Committee as Vice President for Festivals. In June 2015 he received the prestigious AACT Fellow Award. 8

9 2016 ACT ACTIE AWARD WINNERS 2016 ACT ACTie Award Winners John Cassens, Performer of the Year 2016 ACT ACTie Award Winners Linda Bartholomew was recognized for her many years of service on the Board of Directors ACT ACTie Award Winners Liz Lewno, Volunteer of the Year; Julia Friedrichsen, Techie of the Year; Maylynn Ngirailemesang, debut season actor of the year. Not pictured: 3M, business of the year and Al Bradford, newcomer of the year. 9

10 YOUNG PEOPLE S THEATRE CONTRIBUTING SUPPORT ADD YOUR NAME TO THIS LIST BY BECOMING A YPT SUPPORTER. SPONSOR $1,000 & ABOVE 3M Aberdeen Federal Credit Union American News Dacotah Bank Michael A. & RosemaryL. Duch CO-STAR $240 - $499 Scott Gohn Hansen Video Services Jeff & Diane Moench Pauer Sound & Music Woodman Refrigeration LEADING ACTOR $120 - $239 Dawn Deal Dahl Doug & Anita Eilers Bernard & S Gossmann Steve & Cec Peters George P & Sandy Sullivan SUPPORTING ACTOR $60 - $119 Roger & Vicki Krueger Marge Rosin Jeff Hendricks Don & Debbie Hepper Berniece Jundt Jeanette Kjenstad Karen M Lane Michael & Sandra Levsen Katherine Moen Michael Muellenberg Lois Sollie John & Tracy Vogal Wanda Wagemann Kathleen Webb CHORUS $30 - $59 Timothy & Eileen Nikolas Horace & Donna Walter Do you have or know a child who is a class clown or always putting on a play? Contact YPT at (605) or act@nvc.net to have that child s name added to our mailing list and get him or her involved in our fun, educational theater activities ACT & YPT s Godspell, Jr. L to R: Jackson Rott as Jackson, Drew Comstock as Drew, Erica Carda as Erica, Mariah Wall as Mariah, Zane Baum as Zane, Jacob Usselman as Jacob and Ava Rott as Ava. GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY THEATER! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: Production Volunteer Opportunities ACTING: onstage roles. STAGE MANAGEMENT: aid the director during rehearsal and oversee backstage activities during performances. COSTUMES: construct costumes according to direction of costume designer (sewing not required). PROPS: gather, construct and organize properties for productions. SET CONSTRUCTION: build and/or paint set according to direction of set designer. LIGHTS: operate light board during performances. SOUND: operate sound board during performances. BOX OFFICE: sell tickets to performances and film events. HOUSE MANAGING: oversee ushers seating patrons, set up concessions. USHERING: seat patrons before performances. Non-Production Volunteer Opportunities OFFICE ASSISTANCE: assist in maintaining regular office hours when staff is absent. MAILING ASSISTANCE: assist in preparing ACT mailings. WORK DAY ASSISTANCE: assist with special organizational projects at ACT. IMPROVISATION GROUP: rehearses and performs improvisational theater games for community events. FACILITY MAINTENANCE: assist with cleaning and maintenance of the theater. CAPITOL CINEMA BOX OFFICE: sell tickets If you would like more information about ACT s programming or would like to be added to ACT s and mailing list, please act@nvc.net or call ACT s office at (605)

11 BOX OFFICE ACT s box office prior to a show s opening is Riddle s Jewelry in the Aberdeen Mall. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m and Sunday, 12-6 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in person at Riddle s Jewelry or by mail to ACT. The Capitol Box office is also open one hour prior to performances. Tickets can also be purchased online at AberdeenCommunityTheatre.com. PERFORMANCES ACT maintains a firm policy of not canceling any performance due to weather. We urge all ticket holders to make every effort to attend. In the event that travel proves impossible at performance time, ticket holders may inquire at ACT s office the next business day. ACT will make alternative arrangements, excluding refund, when possible. ACCESSIBILITY Wheelchair seating arrangements should be made by informing ACT at the time of ticket purchase. ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES The Capitol Theatre is now equipped with a Hearing Loop system, which transmits sound to hearing aids with T-coils. Those without hearing aids or without T-coils may check out an assistive listening device. Ask an usher for details or go to the Jane West Gallery to check one out. You will need a driver s license or credit card to leave as a deposit. Devices must be returned immediately after the show. EXITS Please familiarize yourself with all emergency routes and exits closest to you. Creepy Switch hearing aid to T-coil Kooky P.O. Box 813, 417 S. Main Street, Aberdeen, SD PHONE (605) FAX (605) act@nvc.net WEBSITE AberdeenCommunityTheatre.com CapitolCinema.net Aberdeen Community Theatre (ACT) is a not-for-profit community theater serving the greater Aberdeen area. It is a member of the Aberdeen Area Arts Council, South Dakotans for the Arts, Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce, American Association of Community Theatre. VOLUNTEERING ACT welcomes all volunteers. Your involvement in set construction, costume making, ushering or fund raising projects will mean a great deal to us and can be fun and rewarding for you. If you can hammer, sew, paint, saw, embroider, type, glue, help gather props or enjoy working with kids, please volunteer now. GROUP RATES Special rates are offered for groups of 12 or more at time of ticket purchase for all shows. TOURS To schedule a Capitol Theatre and behind-the-scenes tour for your group, please call at least two weeks prior to requested date. ACT IMPROV TROUPE Join the fun with the troupe on stage or at your event. Seen at Glacial Lakes Regional or Brown County Fair Chili Cook-off, 3M Employee Recognition Dinner, Avera St. Luke s Heart Health Dinner, Wyndham International Christmas Party and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. For more information about performing with or booking ACT s Improv Troupe, contact us at (605) or act@nvc.net. FILM PROGRAM Capitol Cinema shows a wide variety of films in Theatre B at the Capitol Theatre at 7 p.m. nightly, yearround. To be placed on the Capitol Cinema mailing list, contact us at (605) or CapitolCinema@nvc.net. Having your address only on ACT s mailing list doesn t guarantee you will receive information on all Cinema activities. All Together Ooky THEATER INFORMATION Featuring: Gomez Addams, Morticia Addams, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday Addams, Pugsley Addams, Lurch, Wednesday s boyfriend & parents: Mal Beineke, Alice Beineke, Lucas Beineke, and The Addams Ancestors 5m, 5w Auditions Sept 10 & 7pm COMING IN OCTOBER 11

12 ACT NEEDS OUR SUPPORT ACT CONTRIBUTING SUPPORT Your contribution in one of the following categories is essential to ACT s continued success in producing quality performances, Young People s Theatre activities and all of ACT s programming in the Capitol Theatre. Contributing support is separate from VIP, Individual or Flex subscriptions and ticket purchases. Because no tickets are included with your contributing support, this donation goes directly to Capitol Theatre ongoing expenses and supporting ACT volunteers. CONTRIBUTION CATEGORIES SEASON SPONSOR - Contact ACT for information. Executive Producer... $1,500 - $2,250 Producer...$1,000 - $1,499 Theatre Angel...$525 - $999 Benefactor...$275 - $524 Sustainer...$125 - $274 Patron...$75 - $124 Friend...$50 - $74 TOTAL CONTRIBUTION $ Contribution is enclosed. Bill me in (month). My contribution is $ Please write clearly. Visa Master Card Discover Expiration date: mo yr Card number Signature Please list me in ACT s programs as one of the above contributors. Please accept my donation, but do not list me in ACT s programs. Please print name(s) as you wish them to appear in ACT s programs. Name Street City/State Zip Home Phone Work Phone THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED OUR SHOW. Thank you for being a vital part of Aberdeen Community Theatre through your ticket purchase or season subscription is our 37th year of promoting local talent and we appreciate the opportunity to provide you with quality live entertainment. PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A CONTRIBUTION TO ACT FOR Subscriptions and ticket sales provide funds for only a portion of ACT s production expenses. YOUR SUPPORT IS ESSENTIAL TO ACT S SUCCESS. Your contribution is entirely separate from ticket sales. Because no tickets are included, this contribution goes directly to Capitol Theatre ongoing expenses and supporting ACT volunteers. ONLY THROUGH YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT CAN ACT CONTINUE ITS MISSION OF PROMOTING LOCAL TALENT IN THE CAPITOL THEATRE. For your convenience, use the contributing support card to the left. Mail your contribution to ACT, PO Box 813, Aberdeen, SD Be listed among the contributing members in ACT s 2017 season programs seen by more than 11,000 patrons. You are an essential part of YOUR community theater. Your annual contribution is much needed and greatly appreciated. Thank you for getting into the ACT by supporting Aberdeen Community Theatre, your local, internationally recognized community theater. Thanks for your help. JIM WALKER ACT Artistic/Managing Director CLIP AND MAIL TO ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE PO BOX 813, ABERDEEN, SD