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WED.-SAT., FEBRUARY 17-20, 7:30 P.M. through SUN., FEBRUARY 21, 2:30 P.M.
Godspell, Jr.
CONCEIVED AND ORIGINALLY DIRECTED BY
MUSIC & NEW LYRICS BY
JOHN-MICHAEL TEBELAK
STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
ORIGINALLY PRODUCED ON THE NEW YORK STAGE BY
EDGAR LANSBURY STUART DUNCAN JOSEPH BERUH
A B E R D E E N C O M M U N I T Y T H E AT R E
FROM THE ARTISTIC/MANAGING DIRECTOR
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Staff
James L. Walker, Artistic/Managing Director
Brian T. Schultz, Education/Technical Director
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JANE WEST (REDMOND) was
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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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Welcome. Thanks for
in this production of “Godspell, Jr.”
attending this production of
Thanks again for “playing a part” in the lives of these
“Godspell, Jr.” Many of the
young people performing today with your attendance,
young actors you are here to
but please support ACT’s Young People’s Theatre with
support have been involved in
a contribution. (See the back page of this program for
ACT through its Young People’s
details.)
Theatre (YPT) education
Coming up, ACT presents “That’ll Be The Day,”
program for years, some have
featuring the music of Roy Orbison: “Pretty Woman,”
been in other mainstage ACT “Crying,” “Only the Lonely” and “You Got it”; Linda
productions in the past few years, still others are new to
Ronstadt: “That’ll Be the Day,” “Blue Bayou” and When
ACT/YPT and we thank them all for their participation.
Will I Be Loved”; and Gene Pitney: “Liberty Valence” and
In 1998 I directed “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” “Only Love Can Break a Heart.” ACT’s box office, located
at Riddle’s Jewelry in the Aberdeen Mall, is currently
the first YPT production performed as a part of an ACT
main stage season. “Pirates of Penzance, Jr” was on the
open for ACT subscribers and opens to the public on
main stage in 2012, directed by Brian Schultz, and I’m
Monday. “That’ll Be The Day,” features the talents of
pleased he is directing “Godspell, Jr.” I want to thank
Colleen Raye, Wayne Luchau and Debbie O’Keefe and
Brian for his 14 years of dedicated service as ACT’s
runs Wednesday – Saturday, March 9-12 at 7:30 pm,
education director, enhancing the theater training of
with a matinee on Saturday at 2:30 pm.
the young people in the area.
About a month later will be “Pride and Prejudice,” on
It is important to support ACT’s youth education
April 6-10, here at the Capitol Theatre. This NSU theatre
program. Some may only experience live theatre onstage
department production will be a part of ACT’s 2016 season
or backstage once or twice, but many will continue their
as the Johnson Fine Arts Center continues its renovation
life-long learning of theater through high school, college
and rejuvenation. The box office opens at Riddle’s Jewelry
and at community theaters all over the country. Some
on March 15th for subscribers and March 21st for the
may choose theater as a profession. Getting started
public. Thanks for your support and please join us for all
young is the key. I’m proud of ACT’s YPT program, which
our 2016 productions.
Brian has spent so much time building.
JAMES L. WALKER
I’m sure you will enjoy the efforts of the young people
FROM THE DIRECTOR
Welcome to “Godspell, Jr.!
If you’re unfamiliar with
the show, it’s the Gospel of
Matthew set to music. It
first opened off-Broadway in
May 1971, five months before
“Jesus Christ Superstar.”
Whereas “Superstar” was
originally written as a rock
opera and focused primarily on
the events surrounding the Passion, “Godspell” focuses
more on the parables, featuring more gentle and eclectic
musical selections.
I first saw “Godspell” performed by the Sioux Falls
Community Playhouse as a high school kid in the early
1990s. I remember not being too keen on going, as I was
not enamored with the idea of going to see a “churchy”
play. But I was completely blown away: the music, the
acting, the fun – the sheer joy of that production is still
vivid in my memory. “Godspell” remains, to this day, my
favorite piece of theater – ever! I have waited a long,
long time to be able to do this show.
So what a joy it is to do my favorite show with my
favorite people: our own Aberdeen area youth. And what
a privilege it is to be able to share their talents with you
as part of your 2016 season subscription. I can’t tell you
just how pleased I am that since “Pirates of Penzance, Jr.”
and “Second Samuel” in 2012, “The Top Job!” in 2013,
“White Christmas” in 2014 and “Christmas Story” last
year, our young people are appearing more and more in
mainstage productions. It is so very important to support
their time, talent and hard work – they are the future of
your community theater.
Much of the technical work for this production was
completed by YPTers as well. They painted the set, pulled
their own props, assembled their own costumes, are
running lights and all the behind-the-scenes functions by
themselves. I had just as many young people asking to be
part of the crew as I did audition for onstage roles. One
young lady told her mother after auditions that she didn’t
care if she got cast or not – she wanted to come down
and help. My own daughter, Erica, has been begging to
serve as assistant director/stage manager since the last
YPT show in October. An historically difficult role – stage
managers are the first to arrive and the last to leave;
oftentimes bearing the brunt of actors’ and director’s
ire for anything that might happen. They are ultimately
responsible for running the show during performances.
While at some theaters the stage manager is considered
the booby prize, we have kids on a waiting list here to
serve in that capacity. So John, if you’re reading this,
you’re up next!
This is all thanks to your support of Young People’s
Theatre over the years. Thank you for helping provide
a place for our area youth to find their talents, to grow
as individuals and to work toward something awesome.
Theater is something we can enjoy and participate in all
our lives, and it starts right here at ACT. Please continue
supporting the future of your community theater through
your contributions and your attendance.
Hopefully the efforts of more than 30 local youngsters
will have the same effect on you that the long-ago
production of “Godspell” had on me almost 25 years
ago. Thanks for coming.
BRIAN T. SCHULTZ
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Conceived and Originally Directed by
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Music & new lyrics by
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Originally Produced on the New York Stage by
Edgar Lansbury Stuart Duncan Joseph Beruh
CAST
Jesus��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Eric Jacobsen*
John the Baptist/Judas������������������������������������������������� Carly Comstock+
Ava ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Ava Rott+
Mariah������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Mariah Wall+*
Drew�������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Drew Comstock
Abigail���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Abigail Yates
Jackson������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Jackson Rott+
Aidan����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Aidan Walker
Cadence���������������������������������������������������������������� Cadence Weischedel+
Jonah�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Jonah Kost
Peyton�������������������������������������������������������������������������� Peyton Moench+*
Zane�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Zane Baum+
Aysia������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Aysia Eggena+*
John������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ John Schwab
Jacob�������������������������������������������������������������������������� Jacob Usselman+*
Erica�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Erica Carda*
Andon ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� Andon Jennings+
Christina ����������������������������������������������������������������������� Christina Grettler
PRODUCTION STAFF/CREW
ACT Artistic/Managing Director�������������������������������������James L. Walker
Director���������������������������������������������������������������������������� Brian T. Schultz
Musical director ����������������������������������������������������������������� Kris Wollman
Choreographer������������������������������������������������������������������� Balie Albrecht
Assistant director/stage manager �������������������������������������� Erica Schultz
Light board operator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emily Schwab
Sound board operator������������������������������������������������������ Michael Skyles
Running crew . . Sakura Eggena+*, Cerelia Pharris*, Alexandria Schwab
Costumer����������������������������������������������������������������������������� Marilyn Davis
Props mistress��������������������������������������������������������������������������� Liz Lewno
Technical director/designer �������������������������������������������� Brian T. Schultz
Costume crew������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Cast
Light crew��������������������������������������������������������������������������� John Schwab
Props crew���������������������������������� Julia Friedrichsen, Kyanne Galbraith+,
Allie Garofalo, Heidi Hepola, Andrea Northey*, Natalie Schultz,
Alice Vogel*, Aidan Walker, Paige Walth
Set crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Howard, Sakura Eggena, Mark Marion,
Brian Schultz, Juli Schultz, Alexandria Schwab, Carl Schwab,
Christopher Schwab, Emily Schwab, John Schwab,
Nicholas Schwab, Cast
* DENOTES ACT MAINSTAGE DEBUT + DENOTES YPT DEBUT
MUSICAL NUMBERS:
Prepare Ye (The Way of the Lord)���������������������������John the Baptist
Save the People. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jesus
Day By Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ava
Learn Your Lessons Well . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mariah, Drew
O, Bless the Lord, My Soul��������������������������������������������������������Abigail
All For the Best. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jesus, Judas
All Good Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackson
We Beseech Thee������������������������������������������������������������������������Aidan
Light of the World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cadence, Jonah
Beautiful City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peyton
Finale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jesus, Company
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Creative Solutions, Mark & Angie Comstock, Dakota Broadcasting,
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Bakken, Pantorium Cleaners, Pauer Sound & Music, RhodesAnderson
Insurance, Riddle’s Jewelry in the Aberdeen Mall, Sara Weischedel
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.
GODSPELL JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International,
421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Script, music and all other material ©2012 iTheatrics
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CARLY COMSTOCK (John the Baptist/Judas) is a 5th
grader at Simmons Elementary. Other than theater, she
enjoys swim team, dance and watching too much TV. She
also loves vacation, 80s music and is constantly singing.
AVA ROTT (actor) is a 4th grader at C.C. Lee Elementary.
Besides acting, she enjoys dance, piano, sports and
singing. She appeared in NSU’s “Les Miserables” (2014),
ACT & NSU’s “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” (2014)
and “A Christmas Story, the Musical” (2015). She is very
excited to be a part of “Godspell, Jr.”
MARIAH WALL (actor) is a 6th grader, attending
Simmons Middle School. “Godspell, Jr.” is her second
YPT show. She loves to make people laugh.
Sally & Ka P. Squire
DREW COMSTOCK (actor) attends Holgate Middle
School and has recently gone to the chapter competition
for MATHCOUNTS. He is 11 years old and loves to write
stories, worship the Lord, sing and act. His is very excited
that “Godspell, Jr.” combines three of his interests. He
last appeared at ACT as Ralphie Parker in ACT & NSU’s
“A Christmas Story, the Musical” (2015).
ABIGAIL YATES (actor) is 14 years old and is an 8th
grader at Edmunds Central. She has appeared in eight
productions with ACT and YPT, including the role of
Jenna in ACT’s “Top Job!” (2012) and as Susan in ACT
& NSU’s “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” (2014). She
says, “I love this show so much because you can just be
yourself and have fun!”
JACKSON ROTT (actor) is a 4th grader at C.C. Lee
Elementary. His activities include baseball, student
council, all-city chorus, dance, cub scouts and church.
He appeared in NSU’s “Les Miserables” (2014), ACT &
NSU’s “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” (2014) and “A
Christmas Story, the Musical” (2015) as Randy Parker.
He is excited to be in his first YPT show
AIDAN WALKER (actor) enjoys acting and has appeared
in several YPT and ACT productions such as YPT’s “Pirates
of Penzance Jr.” (2012) and ACT & NSU’s “A Christmas
Story, the Musical” (2015). He likes to watch too much
“Star Wars.”
CADENCE WEISCHEDEL (actor) is having fun appearing
in her third big production, in addition to some SBLT
productions in the past. In her free time, she likes to read,
draw, play with her puppy and spend time with friends.
Michael & Barbara Evans
Bill & Karen Edwards
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SEASON SPONSORS
ERIC JACOBSEN (Jesus) is 13 years old and enjoys
performing. He has appeared in several YPT and SBLT
productions, including “The Pirates of Penzance Jr.,”
“The Actor Games,” “Edgar and Ellen: Bad Seeds,” and
“Around the World in 8 Plays.” He is also in show choir
and jazz band and takes piano lessons. This is his first
time playing a lead character in a production, so he hopes
you enjoy the show!
CAST & CREW
JONAH KOST (actor) is very excited to be back on
stage at ACT! He was last seen in YPT’s “Perfectly
Lumpy” (2015) and enjoys performing in SBLT shows in
the summer. He also appeared in ACT’s “Top Job!” for
the AACTFest 2013 festival cycle.
PEYTON MOENCH (actor) loves to sing, dance and act.
“Godspell, Jr.” is the second show she has appeared in,
after performing in SBLT’s “Westward Woah!” (2015).
She is a 5th grader at May Overby Elementary.
ZANE BAUM (actor) is a 4th grader at Aberdeen Christian
School. He loves art and teaching. He appeared as Grover
Dill in ACT & NSU’s “A Christmas Story, the Musical”
(2015). Acting is a strong passion of his.
AYSIA EGGENA (actor) enjoys singing, reading and
acting. She is at 10th grader who is 15 years old and is
homeschooled.
JOHN SCHWAB (actor) has been acting for over seven
years and has appeared in several YPT productions. He
is also interested in filmmaking, piano, violin and game
design. He is a homeschooled 9th grader and lives outside
of Andover, SD.
JACOB USSELMAN (actor) is 13 years old and is
experiencing his first musical. He is a 7th grader at
Simmons Middle School and his activities include
baseball, football and tennis.
ERICA CARDA (actor) is 13 years old and an 8th grader
at Roncalli. She is actively involved with three choirs,
band, volleyball and theater. This is her second production
with YPT. She enjoys singing, acting and playing with her
friends and family.
ANDON JENNINGS (actor) is enjoying appearing in
his second production at ACT. He last appeared on the
Capitol stage in the children’s ensemble in ACT & NSU’s
“A Christmas Story, the Musical” (2015). He hopes to
be a director, screenwriter and producer someday. He is
homeschooled and takes filmmaking classes.
CHRISTINA GRETTLER (actor) is a 14-year-old girl just
starting out in theater. She appeared in YPT’s “Perfectly
Lumpy” (2015), but has helped backstage for three other
shows at ACT. She enjoys hunting, fishing and reading.
Her favorite movie is “Les Miserables” and her favorite
TV shows are “Supernatural” and “The Walking Dead.”
BRIAN T. SCHULTZ (director/technical director/designer)
resides in Aberdeen with wife, Juli, and two daughters.
He is also ACT’s education director and SBLT’s director.
After winning first place in the 2015 South Dakota State
Chili Cook-Off in August, he competed in the World
Championship Chili Cook-Off in Reno, NV this fall.
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KRIS WOLLMAN (musical director) has lived in Aberdeen
for two years, serving Bethlehem Lutheran Church as
Director of Worship and Music. She is grateful for the
opportunity to connect with the Aberdeen community
through ACT. She was last seen as Miss Shields in ACT
& NSU’s “A Christmas Story, the Musical (2015).”
BALIE ALBRECHT (choreographer) is a sophomore at
NSU majoring in Music Education. She is so happy to be
part of this YPT production! Past choreography includes
“Oklahoma!” and “Hairspray” at her high school, as well
as ACT and NSU’s “A Christmas Story, the Musical”
(2015).
ERICA SCHULTZ (assistant director/stage manager) is a
13-year-old 7th grader at Holgate Middle School. This is
her first time as an assistant director/stage manager, but
has appeared in several productions with YPT and SBLT.
EMILY SCHWAB (light board operator) last appeared
in YPT’s “Property Rites” (2015). She has seven siblings
and loves to dance and act.
ALEXANDRIA SCHWAB (running crew) loves horses,
music, dance and art. She has seven siblings.
SAKURA EGGENA (running crew) is very creative and
enjoys drawing, music and making people laugh.
CERELIA PHARRIS (running crew) is an 11-year-old
6th grade student at Holgate Middle School. She has
appeared in a few other YPT productions and has operated
the light board for three. She likes acting, singing and
drawing.
MICHAEL SKYLES (sound board operator) has been a
faculty member at Northern State University since 2009,
teaching private voice, diction, and vocal pedagogy, as
well as serving as the vocal and music director for musical
theater activities.
MARILYN DAVIS (costumer) made her ACT mainstage
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.”
LIZ LEWNO (props mistress) is a 21-year-old ACT and
YPT veteran from Aberdeen. She has been involved in
theatre for almost ten years, including being a proud
YPTer for more than seven years and an SBLT season cast
member for four summers. After recently moving back
from Minnesota, she is glad to be back home working
for ACT as the Capitol Cinema projectionist.
SPONSOR
$1,000 & ABOVE
Aberdeen Federal Credit Union
Aberdeen Optimist Club
American News
Dacotah Bank
Michael A. & Rosemary L. Duch
Michael & Barbara Evans
hibü
South Dakota Arts Council
Sally & Ka P. Squire
In honor of Paige Walth
3M
DIRECTOR
$500 - $999
Tom & Danielle Aman Foundation
Avera St. Luke’s Hospital
Bill & Karen Edwards
Jim & Vicki Lust
CO-STAR
$240 - $499
Pauer Sound & Music/
Scott & Renita Sauer
LEADING ACTOR
$120 - $239
Dakota Kennels/Bonnie Bitz
SUPPORTING ACTOR
$60 - $119
Ken & Denise Dulik
Doris Graeber
Margie Moore
Janis Pearson
George P & Sandy Sullivan
Larry & Margaret Wild
CHORUS
$30 - $59
Wayne & Janice Hansen
Kessler’s
2015 YPT’s “Property Rites”
Abigail Yates as Figure 3 and Allie Garofalo as Figure 15
2015 YPT’s “Perfectly Lumpy”
Symmone Gauer as Napkin, Tabor Schabot
as Buddy and Jonah Kost as Lumpy.
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YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE CONTRIBUTING SUPPORT
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.
2015 ACTIE AWARDS
2015 ACT ACTie Award Winners
(L to R): Mark Anderson, Donald H. Hall Lifetime Achievement
Award; Ronda Anderson, Staff Member of the Millennium; Marilyn
Burckhard, Techie of the Year; Kati Bachmayer, Performer of the
Year; Lori Harmel, Volunteer of the Year; Mary Marion, Orchestra
Member of the Year; Carlee Miller, Newcomer of the Year.
2015 ACTie Business of the Year
Riddle’s Jewelry in the Aberdeen
Mall, represented by Don Reshetar
and Brent Reisenauer.
Get Involved with YOUR Community Theater!
VO LU N T E E R O PP O R T U N I T I E S I N C LU DE:
Production Volunteer Opportunities
ACTING: onstage roles.
HOUSE MANAGING: oversee ushers seating patrons,
set up concessions.
STAGE MANAGEMENT: aid the director during
rehearsal and oversee backstage activities during
performances.
Non-Production Volunteer Opportunities
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.
USHERING: seat patrons before performances.
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.
If you would like more information about ACT’s programming or would like to be added to
ACT’s email and mailing list, please email act@nvc.net or call ACT’s office at (605) 225.2228.
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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 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.
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 Theatre B at the Capitol
Theatre at 7 p.m. nightly year-round. 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.
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THEATER 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
BECOME A YPT CONTRIBUTING MEMBER
BUILDING
CHARACTER
AND
CONFIDENCE
CONTRIBUTING SUPPORT
Your contribution is essential to the development of ACT’s Young
People’s Theatre programs. YPT’s mission is to build character and
confidence one child at a time. Help ACT/YPT maintain and grow
its children’s theater program to meet this goal. Support Aberdeen
and surrounding area youth as one of the following tax deductible
contributors.
CONTRIBUTION CATEGORIES
Sponsor
$1000 & Above
________
Director
$ 500 - $ 999
________
Co-star
$ 240 - $ 499
________
Leading Actor
$ 120 - $ 239
________
Support Actor
$ 60 - $ 119
________
Chorus
$ 30 - $ 59
________
TOTAL CONTRIBUTION
$ ________
 Contribution enclosed.
 Bill me in _______ (month).
 Please list me in ACT’s mainstage and YPT programs as one of
the above YPT contributors.
I would like to use my credit card to pay for a YPT contribution
of $________
 Visa  Master Card  Discover
Please write clearly. Expiration date: _____ /_____
Card number ___________________________________
Signature _____________________________________
 Please accept my donation, but do not list me.
Please print name(s) as you wish them to appear in this season’s programs.
NAME __________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP ____________________________________
YPT has been around since 1991 and has engaged
thousands upon thousands of young people onstage,
backstage or from the audience. Thanks to your generosity,
YPT has one of the lowest participation costs in the
country and we are able to offer scholarships so that
nobody is turned away because of financial need. You are
a crucial part of keeping YPT accessible to everybody.
PLEASE CONTRIBUTE
TODAY!
EVERY DOLLAR MAKES A DIFFERENCE.
$15 WILL PAY FOR ONE SCRIPT
FOR ONE ACTOR.
$45 WILL PAY FOR ONE SCHOLARSHIP FOR ONE
STUDENT TO PARTICIPATE IN ONE YPT SHOW.
$150 WILL PAY FOR THE PERFORMANCE RIGHTS
FOR ALL THE PERFORMANCES OF A SHOW.
We would like to list you as one of YPT’s supporters in this
season’s YPT and main stage ACT programs.
Because no tickets are included with this contribution, it is
tax deductible.
Thanks so much for your support of Aberdeen area youth.
Sincerely yours,
PHONE #__________________________________________
EMAIL ___________________________________________
CLIP AND MAIL TO ACT, PO BOX 813, ABERDEEN, SD 57402-0813
Brian T. Schultz,
YPT Education Director