YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR THEATRE. AberdeenCommunityTheatre.com Comedy by Steven Dietz PROUD PRODUCTION SPONSOR now showing Wednesday Saturday November 6 9, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2:30 p.m. American News photo by John Davis.
FROM THE ARTISTIC/MANAGING DIRECTOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS Barb Evans, President Ann Rasmussen, Vice-president Linda Bartholomew, Secretary Kathy Stuck, Treasurer MEMBERS AT LARGE Linda Batteen, Gregg Magera, Dr. Curt Wischmeier Rory King, Legal Counsel STAFF James L. Walker, Artistic/Managing Director Brian T. Schultz, Education/Technical Director Heidi Jenson, Technical Assistant Mary Keahey, Office Manager Ronda Anderson, Administrative Assistant 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) 225-2228 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 57501-2294 www.sdarts.org 605-773-3131 In State 800-423-6665 DONALD H. HALL, 1925-2008 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) 225-2228. Welcome to ACT s final 2013 production Becky s New Car. We are ending the season with a splash, giving away a 2013 Scion iq donated by production sponsor, Harr Motors. I want to thank Jim, Barb, Kerry and Matt Harr for their community support and being such good sports by playing a part, literally a major role, in this production. You see, the car dealer where Becky works is Harr Motors. Well, it wasn t in the original script, but the author, Steven Dietz, agreed to let us change the name of the dealership as well as the kinds of cars sold. To be very honest, I was surprised he allowed us to do it. Over the years I have made several requests for changes in scripts and have been summarily denied. Just goes to show you, don t quit trying. Through his agent, I explained that we were raising $400,000 for a new 90 seat theatre in the Capitol Theatre, built in 1926 on Aberdeen s Main Street. As a part of that fundraising, we wanted to get a car donated to raffle and raise $50,000 toward the $400,000 goal, during our production of his play, Becky s New Car. He immediately saw the tie in and said, go for it. So we did. I m happy Steven Dietz granted permission and very happy Harr Motors became our production sponsor. Now you can help. We need to sell all 1000 raffle tickets before we draw the winning ticket, and it could be yours. Your $50 helps get us to our $50,000 goal. We want to give the car away at the final performance on Sunday, but we won t draw before all 1000 tickets are sold. We have had the raffle tickets available for only three weeks. So you can help. Please purchase a raffle ticket tonight and allow us to give away the Scion iq from Harr Motors this weekend. Just ask an usher or see us at intermission in the lobby or the Jane West Gallery. The cast will also be out after the show, and they would love to sell you the winning ticket. Your odds are definitely better than Powerball, and your support so much more appreciated. We hope you enjoy the efforts of our volunteers, on stage and back stage, new and veteran. Thanks for your help and thanks for attending Becky s New Car. I look forward to next season and you can become a subscriber for the best price by using the back page of your program. Thanks again. JAMES L. WALKER 2 ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE
CONTRIBUTING SUPPORT SEASON SPONSORS contact ACT for information Aberdeen Federal Credit Union American News Dacotah Bank Michael A. & Rosemary L. Duch Bill & Karen Edwards Michael & Barbara Evans Interior Design Concepts Kathleen s Ophthamology Associates Curt Wischmeier, MD John Bormes, MD Quality Quick Print/ Midstates Printing South Dakota Arts Council Sally & Ka P. Squire Target 3M PRODUCER $1,000 - $1,499 Great Western Bank Harvey & Cynthia Jewett Bette Sandvig Yellowbook THEATRE ANGEL $525-$999 Dwayn & Sheila Blomster Eileen Gabler Hansen Video Services/ Wayne Hansen Barb Harr Hub City Radio JDH Construction, Inc. Charles & Caroline Kornmann Dennis & Marilyn Maloney McQuillen Creative Group, Inc. Donna L. & Dean O. Mehlhaff Rees & Bonnie Mielke Roland & Norma Moerke Pantorium Cleaners Kendall & Linda Peterson Reed & Ann Rasmussen Warren & LeAnne Redmond 2012 ACT s Second Samuel Jacob Womack as B Flat and Warren Redmond as Doc Carol G. Rohl Duane & Leonora Thurow Lyle Walker Horace & Donna Walter Marilyn Weishaar Woodman Refrigeration/ John & Ramona Woodman BENEFACTOR $275-$524 M. Nancy Aman Mark & Ronda Anderson Tom & Linda Bartholomew Elnor Beckler Bill & Jeanie Clark Vera Deyo Amy Frink & Tom Black Brad & Jayne Herther Dr. Karl & Betsy Kosse Laura Kramp James & Lynn Kreber Wayne & Diana Larson Jerald & Marlene Loebs Betty Noble Northern Valley Communications NorthWestern Energy Pauer Sound & Music/ Scott & Renita Sauer Janis Pearson Steve & Cec Peters Tim & Joan Renelt Evelyn Rumrey Safety Service, Inc./ Jeff & Michelle Walth Jim & Tracy Thares Robert Webb Dr. Robert G. & Kathleen Webb Max & Heidi Williams Mark & Susan Wismer Daniel Yurgaitis SUSTAINER $125-$274 Rob & Sherri Aldinger Jeanette Anderson Richard & Sharlene Anderson Robert & Judith Beadle Doug & Rhoda Berkley 2012 ACT s Monty Python s Spamalot Courtney Rott, Jr. as King Arthur and Seth M. Honerman as Patsy Delbert & Judy Bertsch Robert & Arlene J. Borchard Gordon & Jeanne Campbell James & Susan Cremer Dawn Deal Dahle Roger & Beth Deiter Dental Center/ Dr. David & Bonnie Merxbauer Doug & Anita Eilers Hazel Engle Gail Erdmann Rod & Vicki Evans Robert & Erin Fouberg Rodney & Glenna Fouberg Bob & Gail Gauer G. Joyce Gebhardt Terry & Cheryl Geisler David & Erin Giovannini Karl & Doris Graeber Chuck & Wendy Gugel Leo & Eleanor Haar Lynn A. Hanson Don & Kathy Harmel Dennis & Cherie Hellwig Carmel Heyd Verna Hoffman Sylvia Jasinski Mike & Rebecca Jeschke Dorla Kantack Joan Kelly & Owen Jones Mavis Kirschenmann Mary Lamont Brenda Lanphere Eve Larson Michael & Sandra Levsen MaryAnne & William Nelson-Loefke Olive Lovett Steven Lust Automotive Willis & Martha Mehlhaff Henry & Sharon Nikolas Philip Flip & Evelyn Nikolas Robert & Lyla Nikolas Timothy & Eileen Nikolas Diane O Connor Muriel Pigors Roland & Rita Pond Georgia Ramos Marge Rosin Evelyn Rumrey Warren & Lana Schlecht Elodie Schmierer Shirley Schuller Mary & Doug Smeins Lois Sollie James & Jo Sperry George P. & Sandy Sullivan Jeff & Marcia Sveen Tri-State Water/Randy Peterson James L. Walker & Jerry Oligmueller Myron & Beth Walth Brenda Weishaar Larry & Margaret Wild Merlin & Mary Worlie PATRON $75-$124 Linda & Harvey L. Aman Allen & Delores Anderson John & Patty Beyers Maxine Biersbach Ginny & Charlie Clark Joy Coleman Elizabeth Crogan H. Paul & Peggy Dennert Al & Audrey Dutenhoffer Kent & Susan Edson Jeff & Kathy Eisenbeisz Wes & Arlene Elliott ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE 3
CONTRIBUTING SUPPORT (CONTINUED) James & Joan Freudenthal Gerald & Phyllis Gab Tim & Nyla Gooding Francis & Phyllis Halvorson Healthcare Plus Federal Credit Union Debora Heine Patricia James Willis & Jeannine Johnson Kolker Law Office Earl & LaVonne Kruse Keith Kusler Ralph & Mary Kusler Karen M. Lane Dr. Paul Leon Frances Little Gary & Diane Mathiesen Craig & Irene Mickelson Katherine Moen Mark & Karen Mogen Carl & Sheryl Perry Jeannette Protexter Duane Riedel Thomas & Phyllis Saunders Ruby & Roger Schipke Dennis & Arly Schnabel Lila Schwalbe Donna Seaton Jack & Diane Thompson Loren & Lucille Toennies Salona Wachs Roger & Karen Youngman Tom & Stepanie Zerfas FRIEND $50-$74 Mary Amacher Roy & Bernie Burt Edythe Clark In Honor of William Clark Gary Cutler Donna Davis Ric & Shelly Dias Dorothy Dockter Donald & Vicki Eimers Jennifer Ell Bill & Elaine Elliott Jim & Beverly Graham Russell & Marilyn Gramlow Dana & Becky Guffin Ray Hollan Gladys Koth Scott & Kim Kram Earl & LaVonne Kruse Carrie Lang Delbert & Carol Lowe Karol Bormes Parsons Gloria Pharis Bob & Evelyn Pond Bea & Herschal Premack Jean Rahja Teresa Rieger Lee Edwards Sauer June Schliebe Lavohn Sieh Sharon Stroschein Charlann Suel John & Nancy VanderHoek Dan & Susan VanDover 2012 VIP MEMBERS Doris Allbee Mary Amacher Allen & Delores Anderson Richard & Sharlene Anderson Phyllis Balvin Tom & Linda Bartholomew Dennis & Linda Batteen Ann Beadle Robert & Judith Beadle Cassandra Bell Doug & Rhoda Berkley Delbert & Judy Bertsch John & Patty Beyers Phyllis Biegler Maxine Biersbach Sandra Black Dwayn & Sheila Blomster Charlotte Bohling Robert & Arlene J. Borchard Tom & Dianne Brenden Loretta Brick Edward & Ruth Brown Mike & Kathy Brumbaugh Stanley Buechler Marcella & Vernon Bunsness Dwain & Judy Buntrock Gordon & Jeanne Campbell James & Laurie Campbell Mary & Stuart Campbell Joe & Karen Chang Bill & Jeanie Clark James & Susan Cremer Connie Cutler Bruce & Barb Cutler Dacotah Bank James & Vi Dafnis Dawn Deal Dahle Virginia DeJong Vera Deyo Reed & 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 Lee Ewing Julie Feiock Ray Fischer Shirley Flinn John & Margaret Forseth Eileen Gabler Dee Anne Gall Bill & Jodi Gerdes David & Erin Giovannini Sanjeevi & Sarathi Giridhar Great Western Bank Ingrid Grode Chuck & Wendy Gugel Terry & Marcia Haaland Leo & Eleanor Haar Larry & Laura Hadrick Mark & Jeanette Hahler Bill & Pat Haigh Francis & Phyllis Halvorson Sharon Hanna Don & Kathy Harmel Mark & Janice Hedges 2012 ACT s The Pirates of Penzance, Jr. Italey Scheitel as a daughter and Chase Roesch as Major-General Jeff Hendricks Michael & Melissa Herman Dale & Janet Hilgemann HKG Architects, Inc. Peggy & Chuck Hogg Ray Hollan Richard & Corinne Holland Maxine Holmes Gene & Bev Holsing Marian Holty Tim & Barb Houge Larry & Deb Ihde Carol Irion Allan Jacobson Sylvia Jasinski Harvey & Cynthia Jewett Charlene Johnson Jim & Jean Johnson Dorla Kantack Bob & Helen Karst Lorraine C. Keeler Norman L. Keeler James & JoAnn Kokales Todd & Robi Kolden Dr. Karl & Betsy Kosse Gladys Koth Scott & Kim Kram James & Lynn Kreber Bonnie & Jim Kretchman Earl & LaVonne Kruse Barbara Kuske Karen M. Lane Dee Lauinger Carol & Jim Leach Karl O. Lee Dr. Paul Leon Joe & Katie Leon Michael & Sandra Levsen Loren & Linda Locken Jerald & Marlene Loebs 4 ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE
2012 VIP MEMBERS (CONTINUED) 2012 ACT s Leaving Iowa Front (L to R) Denise Dulik as Mom, Mark Anderson as Dad Back (L to R) Nicole Christiansen as Sis, Eliot Lucas as Don Browning Robert & Wilma Luce Toni & Terry Mach Tom & Becky Malchow Noel & Terrie Martens Helen McDermott Berneil McQuillen William & Evelyn McQuillen Cindy Mehlhaff Donna L. & Dean O. Mehlhaff Lavonne Miller Mike & Janice Miller Katherine Moen Roland & Norma Moerke Merle & Janice Mohr 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 Mavis 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 Bea & Hersch Premack Marlon & Donna Rahm Betty L. Rall Georgia Ramos Reed & Ann Rasmussen Warren & LeAnne Redmond Tim & Joan Renelt Teresa Rieger Melvin & Julie Roesch Carol G. Rohl Russell & Sheila Rook Elynor A. Rud Evelyn Rumrey Dennis & Inez Ryan Bette Sandvig Thomas & Phyllis Saunders Ryan & Kristy Scepaniak Georgia Schaefer Leo & Cathy Schatz June Scher LaFay & Sharon Schipke Ruby & Roger Schipke Clarence & Gloria Schley June Schliebe Ron & Bernadette Schmidt Dennis & Arly Schnabel Sid & Pat Schroeder John & Carol Schuck Shirley Schuller Donna Seaton Ken & Dianna Shafer Yevonne Siefken Allen & Karen Siefkes Mary & Doug Smeins Gloria Smith James & Jo Sperry Sally & Ka P. Squire Patrick Steele DeWayne & Carol Storley 2012 ACT s Monty Python s Spamalot Orchestra Front Row (L to R) Emily Geffre, Teresa Witteman, Melledy Rostad, Josh Kimball Middle Row (L to R) Mary Marion, Jolene Geffre, John Patzlaff, Michelle Mennis, Jim Panerio, Leslie Swanson, and Gretchen Sharp Back Row (L to R) Justin Kones, Tyson Meyer; Not pictured: Ginny Lewis Barbara Stutenroth George P. & Sandy Sullivan Jeff & Marcia Sveen Chip & Marian Swanson Kathy Swanson Doug & Brenda Thompson Duane & Leonora Thurow Virginia Tobin Deb Twiss Roberta J. Van Wagner John & Nancy Vander Hoek Dan & Susan VanDover Dan & Vivian Vetter Kay Vikander Salona Wachs Wanda Wagemann Marcia Wagner James L. Walker & Jerry Oligmueller Lyle Walker Mary Walker Allen & Joyce Walter Horace & Donna Walter Angie Walth Robert Webb Vince & Gita Webb Wells Fargo Helen Williams Dr. Curt & Sue Wischmeier Lawrence & Verneda Wolff Woodman Refrigeration/ John & Ramona Woodman Lavina Wuger Yellow Book ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE 5
American News photo by John Davis. ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS BECKY S NEW CAR CAST Becky Foster...LORI HARMEL Joe Foster...CURT CAMPBELL Chris Foster...CHRISTOPHER RINKENBERGER Walter Flood...WARREN REDMOND Kenni Flood...SHLOMIT OREN* Steve...GRANT CRABTREE* Ginger...JEN TURICK* *denotes ACT debut performance SETTING: AN AMERICAN CITY VERY MUCH LIKE SEATTLE, THE PRESENT, SUMMER CREW Director...JAMES L. WALKER Designer/technical director...brian T. SCHULTZ Technical assistant...heidi JENSON Assistant director/stage manager...susie EWINGER Costumer...MARILYN DAVIS Props mistress...marilyn BURCKHARD Sound board operator/projectionist...paige WALTH Light board operator...isaac SEATON Advance box office...kathleens: KATHY STUCK, CHRISTINE MARTEL, BONNIE MEILKE, ELEANOR NALL, JUDY THOMPSON, LINDA WILSON Capitol box office...juli SCHULTZ ACT admin. asst./box office manager...ronda JO ANDERSON ACT office manager/house manager/publicity........ MARY KEAHEY Produced by special arrangement with DRAMATISTS PLAY SERVICE, INC. 440 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016 BECKY S NEW CAR was commissioned and originally produced by ACT Theatre in Seattle, Washington, and was part of the New Works for American Theatre in honor of Benita Staadecker; Kurt Beattie, Artistic Director; Susan Trapnell, Managing Director. ACT SPECIAL THANKS Aberdeen Federal Credit Union employees, American News, Ashley Furniture, Mark Comstock, Dakota Broadcasting, John Davis, Terry Flamboe, Hansen Video Services/Wayne Hansen, Harr Motors, Jason Haskell, Hub City Radio, Kathleen s, Mark Malchow, Malchow s, Craig Mickelson, Jerry Oligmueller, Pantorium Cleaners, Pauer Sound & Music/Scott & Renita Sauer, RhodesAnderson Insurance, Runnings Farm & Fleet, Lauren and Kathy Stuck, Jennifer Turick, Lyle Walker Special thanks to SHLOMIT OREN for providing the artwork in the Jane West Gallery. 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. 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. 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. 6 ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE
CAST AND CREW NOTES LORI HARMEL (Becky Foster) was most recently seen in ACT s production of The Top Job! She has a long history of onstage and offstage volunteering at ACT. She and her husband Matthew, who is also an ACT veteran, have two children, Gabriel and Jillian. THANKS TO OUR 2013 SEASON SPONSORS CURT CAMPBELL (Joe Foster) was born & raised in southwest Missouri and began performing with his local community theatre when he was 15 years old. He moved to Aberdeen at the end of 2004 to be with his lovely bride. His first production with ACT was in early 2005 with Honk! and was last seen on stage in The Top Job! CHRISTOPHER RINKENBERGER (Chris Foster) is originally from Lisbon, ND. He feels that theater is a wonderful outlet that he is glad is a part of his life again and is proud to be a part of ACT. He can relate to his character in not knowing how life is going to turn out while at the same time, waiting for it to begin! He was last seen in the ensemble in Young Frankenstein. WARREN REDMOND (Walter Flood) has been practicing medicine in Aberdeen for thirty years and involved with ACT for twenty five years. The theater offers him a way to interact with people on a completely different level, along with providing an opportunity to be a different person for a short time. He has appeared in numerous productions at ACT and was last seen on stage as Doc in Second Samuel. SHLOMIT OREN (Kenni Flood) is currently studying psychology at NSU to become a Dance Movement Therapist. Passionate about the arts, she is a hula hooper, belly dancer, painter, writer, flute player, singer, mask performer and model. Additionally, she has toured as a clown with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus. She wants to encourage humanity to make the world a better place through art and expression. GRANT CRABTREE (Steve) is a native of Ellendale, ND and a graduate of Jamestown College with a degree in Business and a minor in Theatre. After pursuing a career in radio broadcasting for 10 years, he returned to Ellendale, where he has been an insurance agent for the last 26 years. He has also been active in theater in Ellendale for 12 years as a producer, director and actor. Sally & Ka P. Squire Michael & Barbara Evans Bill & Karen Edwards ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE 7
CAST AND CREW NOTES JEN TURICK (Ginger) loves fast cars and the theater. Being a part of this show allows her to celebrate both passions. Jennifer has little in common with Ginger, but she relates to many of the lines spoken by the other characters. For me, Jennifer says, this show expresses my own fears and questions about life at middle age. The playwright honestly presents life s painful realities while simultaneously making us laugh. One thing is clear: I want a new car. JAMES L. WALKER (director) is an Aberdeen native. He had acted, directed and adjudicated professionally for more than 30 years and has been ACT s artistic/ managing director for 28 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 is a member of the American Association of Community Theatre s board of directors. BRIAN T. SCHULTZ (technical director) resides in Aberdeen with his wife, Juli, and two daughters. He is also ACT s education director and SBLT s director. Schultz received Best Supporting Actor at the AACT 2009 national fest 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! HEIDI JENSON (technical assistant), a Watertown native, started with ACT in May 2010 with set construction for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Technical Theatre and a minor in Chinese Studies from the University of North Dakota and has been on the staff of the Huron (Ohio) Playhouse, Sieur Du Luth Summer Arts Festival, Skylight Opera Theatre in Milwaukee, WI and the Des Moines Metro Opera. SUSIE EWINGER (assistant director) has been volunteering for ACT for 25 years. She was last seen as Marcela in ACT s production of Second Samuel. MARILYN DAVIS (costumer) made her ACT main stage costuming debut for Anything Goes (2006), after costuming many YPT shows. Since then, she has costumed more than 25 shows. Davis received Best Costumes at the 2009 AACT Region V festival for her work in ACT s How to Talk Minnesotan: The Musical. MARILYN BURCKHARD (props mistress) is originally from Polo, SD, and moved to Aberdeen after graduating high school. After spending the last 16 years volunteering in several shows as props mistress, costumer, assistant director, stage manager and set painter, ACT has become her second family and home. PAIGE WALTH (sound board operator) Paige Walth (sound board operator/projectionist) has been involved in theater since she was 9 and was last seen as Morella in YPT s production of Edgar and Ellen: Bad Seeds! She loves all aspects of theater and has filled several roles onstage and offstage for ACT, YPT, SBLT, and Capitol Cinema events. ISAAC SEATON (light board operator), 14 years-old, is a YPT and ACT veteran actor. His ACT credits include Honk!, The King and I and The Pirates of Penzance, Jr. (2012). He enjoys electronics, acting, writing and taking walks. He says, I ve traveled to Japan with ACT s Honk! which was probably the most fun I ve ever had. Improving Communities One Theatre at a Time AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY THEATRE ACT is a proud member of the American Association of Community Theatre info@aact.org www.aact.org 8 ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE
YOUNG PEOPLE S THEATRE CONTRIBUTING SUPPORT Building Character & Confidence, One Child at a Time Do you have or know a child who is a class clown or always putting on a play? Contact YPT at (605) 225-2228 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. ADD YOUR NAME TO THIS LIST BY BECOMING A YPT SUPPORTER. SPONSOR - $1,000 & ABOVE Aberdeen Federal Credit Union Aberdeen Optimist Club American News Dacotah Bank Michael & Barbara Evans Kathleen s South Dakota Arts Council Sally & Ka P. Squire Target Yellow Book 3M DIRECTOR $500 - $999 Tom & Danielle Aman Foundation James & Laurel Campbell 2012 ACT s Shakespeare on the Green (L to R) Hayden Morrissey, Austin Vetter, Isaac Seaton, Julia Friedrichsen, Moriah Turick, Chase Roesch, Liz Lewno, Brody Morton, Ashleigh Kost, Jacob Womack, Nick Brandt, Paige Walth SUPPORTING ACTOR - $60 - $119 Doug & Rhoda Berkley Doug & Anita Eilers Eugene & JoEllen Friedrichsen Karl & Doris Graeber Bill & Pat Haigh Kessler s Janis Pearson Reed & Ann Rasmussen Warren & LeAnne Redmond Elodie Schmierer Austin & Deb Schuelke Lois Sollie George P & Sandy Sullivan Myron & Beth Walth Robert Webb Dr. Robert G. & Kathleen Webb Larry & Margaret Wild CHORUS $30 - $59 M. Nancy Aman Phyllis Balvin Jamal & Omar Elkhader Rod & Vicki Evans Allie Garafalo Michael Garafalo Jeff Hendricks Willis & Martha Mehlhaff Katherine Moen Bob & Evelyn Pond Roger & Karen Youngman CO-STAR $240 - $499 Pauer Sound & Music/ Scott & Renita Sauer Marty & Tracy Roesch Safety Service, Inc./ Jeff & Michelle Walth LEADING ACTOR - $120 - $239 Tom & Linda Bartholomew Dawn Deal Dahle Dakota Kennels/Bonnie Bitz Vera Deyo Michael & Sandra Levsen NorthWestern Energy Lyle Walker 2012 ACT s The Pirates of Penzance, Jr. Brody Morton, Chase Roesch, Nick Brandt ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE 9
2012 ACTIE AND ACTIE JR. AWARDS Below: ACTie Newcomer of the Year and Performer of the Year, Jacob Womack Below: ACTie Jr. Volunteer of the Year, Paige Walth Above: ACTie Jr. Newcomer of the Year, Chase Roesch Above: ACTie Performer of the Year, David Womack Below: ACTie Business of the Year, Quality Quick Print Above: ACTie Techie of the Year, Ben Villa Above ACTie Jr. Techie of the Year, Jessica Banik Above: ACTie Volunteer of the Year, Lori Harmel A Special Thanks to all our Volunteers. COME JOIN THE FAMILY OF ACT VOLUNTEERS. (605) 225-2ACT (2228) 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 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. BOX OFFICE ACT s box office prior to a show s opening is Kathleen s, 401 S. Main St. Typical hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in person at Kathleen s 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 equipped with assistive listening devices. 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. 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) 225-2228 or act@nvc.net. FILM PROGRAM Capitol Cinema shows a wide variety of films in the Capitol Theatre between ACT s live theater rehearsals and performances. To be placed on the Capitol Cinema mailing list, contact us at (605) 226-5494 or CapitolCinema@nvc.net. Having your address only on ACT s mailing list doesn t guarantee you will receive information on all Cinema activities. TICKETS $8 each presents All films start at 5:30 p.m. Capitol Theatre CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING THROUGH CINEMA 415 S. Main St. ALL MOVIES WILL BE SHOWN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES. These films are not rated. RECOMMENDED FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS & OLDER. Capitol Cinema s 2013-2014 Hollywood To learn more about Global Lens2013, a specific Global Lens film or the film season begins in Dec. Capitol Cinema season beginning in December, see CapitolCinema.net DON T MISS THESE 4 FOREIGN FILMS STUDENT Friday, Nov. 15 & Sunday, Nov. 17 Kazakhstan (90 minutes) THE PARADE Saturday, Nov. 16 & Monday, Nov. 18 Serbia (115 minutes) COMEDY LIFE KILLS ME Friday, Nov. 22 & Sunday, Nov. 24 Chile (92 minutes) COMEDY SOUTHWEST Saturday, Nov. 23 & Monday, Nov. 25 Brazil (128 minutes) ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATRE 11
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