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2017 SEASON

WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 1-4, 7:30 PM through SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2:30 PM

FROM THE DIRECTOR

FROM THE ARTISTIC/MANAGING DIRECTOR

Welcome to another of ACT’s Young People’s Theatre (YPT) productions. This year we have made “Aladdin JR.” our YPT production of the main stage season. The response from last season’s YPT show, “Godspell Jr.” was overwhelmingly positive. Thanks for supporting the youth of our community by attending this performance. About half of the 60 young people involved in this production are veterans to ACT’s YPT programing. The other half are new and sharing their talents with us for the first time. How exciting! I’d like to thank them all for sharing their talents here on the Capitol Theatre stage. For some of the new performers, this may be the only show they will be involved in. However, I’d venture to say from experience, most will return to the Capitol stage and continue their theatrical experiences at their schools, and indeed, on stages throughout the state and country. I want to thank you, the audience, for supporting these young people and ACT’s youth education program. They deserve your patronage and we appreciate you attending this production. I know you’ll enjoy the efforts of the young people in their production of “Aladdin JR.” Please consider making a contribution to the Young People’s Theatre program. (See the back page of this program for details.) As most of you are aware, Brian Schultz has been the education director here at the Aberdeen Community Theatre for 15 years. I’m proud of ACT’s YPT program, which Brian

has spent so much time building and he will continue that progress as he expands his duties here at ACT. With this season, Brian has been named Associate Artistic/Managing Director of the Aberdeen Community Theatre. This more accurately reflects the duties he has grown into here at ACT, being a partner in the growth and development of Aberdeen Community Theatre. What’s coming up next for ACT? This is a festival year. As a part of the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT), the Aberdeen Community Theatre has always participated in AACT’s biennial event each year since we were first eligible in 1981. This year we are writing our own show based on some of the characters of the original production, “Mavis’ Prez-A-Palooza” we presented at the end of last season. We are currently in the process of writing the show, so watch for details coming soon. We don’t even have a working title yet, but Mavis will be front and center as the main character. It will not be a part of the main stage season, but it will be produced locally in the first full week of April and will be vying for the opportunity to represent SD at the Region V festival the last week in April in Brainerd, MN. And, if you haven’t heard, ACT will be producing “Sister Act” for its summer musical.Watch for audition and subsequent performance dates coming soon. Thanks for your support and I hope to see you at all 2017 productions and events this season.

JAMES L. WALKER

Welcome to the opening production of Aberdeen Community Theatre’s 2017 season. We are so glad you’re here to support our Young People’s Theatre program by attending their production of Disney’s “Aladdin JR.” Maybe it’s the appeal of a Disney show, maybe it’s the appeal of YPT, but this production features 40 kids onstage and nearly 20 more serving in technical aspects behind-the-scenes, ranging in age from 7 to 17. And with more than half of these youngsters new to YPT, I am encouraged about the continued growth of YPT into the future. In our adventure in taking on a Disney show (aka ‘The Mouse’), I told the kids to ignore everything they knew about the animated film and I also usually try to discourage watching other productions online (which are illegal, by the way). It’s such an important part of the theatrical process to learn how to become interpretive artists – to take the text and the notes written on the page and give them our own unique life and meaning. This is a tricky

balance when dealing with The Mouse, because of their massive popularity and established audience expectations, but it’s a vital part to theater education. Finally, I hope you’ve had opportunity to take in our video series on ACT’s Facebook page about all the different production elements and behind-the-scenes looks at the production process. It’s a great opportunity for anyone – youth to senior citizen – to see just what it takes to mount a production at the Aberdeen Community Theatre. And really, the process is not so different for an adult production. Hopefully, the series provided insight, dispelled some myths or sparked an interest in YOU getting involved in YOUR community theater. We need people with all sorts of talents and abilities; we can’t do what we do without you, so come on down and give it a try sometime! Thank you again for your support of Aberdeen area youth and please let us know what you think of their efforts. Thanks for coming.

BRIAN T. SCHULTZ

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.

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORSWarren Redmond, PresidentCurt Wischmeier, Vice-PresidentAnn Rasmussen, TreasurerKathy Stuck, Secretary

MEMBERS AT LARGELinda Batteen, Vicki Lust, Gregg Magera and Barb EvansRory King, Legal Counsel

STAFFJames L. Walker, Artistic/Managing DirectorBrian T. Schultz, Associate Artistic/Managing DirectorGary Darling, Marketing Director/Office ManagerSteven Huber, Box Office Manager

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 57501-2294www.sdarts.org • 605-773-3131 • In State 800-423-6665

ACT is a proud member of the

American Association of Community Theatre

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2016 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

SEASON SPONSORcontact ACT for information3MAberdeen Federal Credit UnionAmerican NewsDacotah BankMichael A. & Rosemary L. DuchBill & Karen EdwardsMichael & Barbara EvansInterior Design ConceptsManorCareOphthalmology Associates /

Dr. Curt WischmeierQuality Quick PrintWarren & LeAnne RedmondRiddle’s JewelrySouth Dakota Arts CouncilSally & Ka P Squire

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER $1,500 - $2,000Ethel HunstadHarvey & Cynthia JewettLauren & Kathy Stuck

PRODUCER $1,000 - $1,500Scott GohnRees & Bonnie MielkeReed & Ann RasmussenSandvig Family Fund

THEATRE ANGEL $525 - $999Hansen Video ServicesHub City RadioMcQuillen Creative Group, Inc.Pantorium CleanersWoodman Refrigeration

BENEFACTOR $275 - $524Jeff CatronDeHoet Farm Inc.Kathy HarmelCarmel HeydLoren & Linda LockenJerald & Marlene LoebsDonna L & Dean O MehlhaffNorthern Valley CommunicationsPauer Sound & MusicMax & Heidi Williams

SUSTAINER $125 - $274Linda & Harvey AmanJames & Susan CremerDakota KennelsDawn Deal DahlDoug & Anita EilersGail ErdmannRod & Vicki EvansRodney & Glenna FoubergRobert & Erin FoubergDavid & Erin GiovanniniDoris GraeberLynn A HansonDavid JanesJoan Kelly & Owen JonesRoger & Vicki KruegerBrenda LanphereOlive LovettKathleen ManningKatherine MoenJanis PearsonSteve & Cec PetersMuriel PigorsShirley SchullerLois SollieHazel SwensonTri-State WaterLyle WalkerRobert WebbJames Zema

PATRON $75 - $124John & Patty BeyersMaxine DingerDorothy DockterWes & Arlene ElliottGerald & Phyllis GabJames & Barbara HundstadWillis & Jeannine JohnsonDr. Mark & Karen MogenMark & Lynn MurphyTimothy & Eileen NikolasDave & Cindy NikolasGail PickusBob & Evelyn PondRoland & Rita PondRoger SchipkeDennis & Arly SchnabelMyron & Arlene SchoppShafer Farms, Inc.George P & Sandy Sullivan

FRIEND $50 - $74Mary AmacherBetty BeyerRic & Shelly DiasJeff & Kathy EisenbeiszJim & Rose KirchgeslerDiane O’Connor

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 605-225-2228.

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.

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Marian HoltyJames & Barbara HundstadLarry & Deb IhdeCarol IrionAllan JacobsonCharlene JohnsonDarlys KampaNorman L KeelerJoan Kelly & Owen JonesMelvin & Virginia KesslerJames & JoAnn KokalesRod & Cyrece KonoScott & Kim KramJames & Lynn KreberEarl & LaVonne KruseBarbara KuskeKaren M LaneRay & Cyndy LarsonDee LauingerJim & Carol LeachJoe & Katie LeonMichael & Sandra LevsenKraig Schlaht & Teresa Levsen-

GarofaloLoren & Linda LockenJerald & Marlene LoebsNoel & Terrie Martens

William & Evelyn McQuillenDonna L & Dean O MehlhaffDavid & Maria MeyerLavonne MillerKatherine MoenMerle & Janice MohrMark & Lynn MurphyAnna NagelBarb NelsonDave & Cindy NikolasPhilip “Flip” & Evelyn NikolasPeggy OberleJerry OligmuellerAnn ParadiseSharon ParantoAnita PattersonJanis PearsonStacey PenceSteve & Cec PetersAlice Jean PetersonKendall & Linda PetersonMuriel PigorsGeorgia K RamosReed & Ann RasmussenWarren & LeAnne RedmondCheryl RobinsonRussell & Sheila Rook

Dawn ReddenElynor RudDennis & Inez RyanGeorgia SchaeferJune ScherRon & Bernadette SchmidtDennis & Arly SchnabelSid & Pat SchroederJohn & Carol SchuckShirley SchullerShafer Farms, Inc. /

Dianna ShaferBeverly ShawYevonne SiefkenAllen & Karen SiefkesMary & Doug SmeinsCindy Holler & Al SoulekSally & Ka P SquirePatrick SteeleDeWayne & Adelaide StorleyGeorge P & Sandy SullivanMargaret SumptionJeff & Marcia SveenChip & Marian SwansonDoug & Brenda ThompsonVirginia TobinJohn & Nancy Vander Hoek

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

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2016 ACT’s “Mavis’ Prez-A-Palooza Curt Campbell as Freddie Frump, Lori Harmel as Mavis Busk and Paulette Callen as Mallory Swinton.

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Lyle WalkerMary WalkerJim WalkerHorace & Donna WalterAllen & Joyce WalterAngie Walth

Kelly WeaverRobert WebbVince & Gita WebbWells Fargo Donna WilsonDr. Curt & Sue Wischmeier

Ken & Camille WolffVerneda WolffWoodman Refrigeration /

John & Ramona WoodmanDwight & Francella WookeyWilma Zimmerman

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

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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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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.

Switch hearing aid to T-coil

Special thanks to ALEX HARPER and AARON BEGELOW at Awaken Comics for providing artwork for their comic book art exhibit in

the Jane West Gallery.

ACT SPECIAL THANKSAberdeen Federal Credit Union, Aberdeen American News, Aspire Creative Solutions, Jeannette Black, Jenna Croymans, Dakota Broadcasting, Scott Gohn, Hansen Video Services, Hub City Radio, Barb Imberi, Brenda Lanphere, Peggy Lister, NSU Theatre, Jerry Oligmueller, Pantorium Cleaners, Pauer Sound & Music, RhodesAnderson Insurance, Riddle’s Jewelry in the Aberdeen Mall, Linda Schnabel, Sandy Sullivan, John Vogel, Nick Volk/Volk Upholstery, Jim Walker, Lyle Walker and Margaret Wild

MUSIC BY ALAN MENKENLYRICS BY HOWARD ASHMAN AND TIM RICE

BOOK ADAPTED AND ADDITIONAL LYRICS BY JIM LUIGSMUSIC ADAPTED AND ARRANGED BY BRYAN LUISELLE

BASED ON THE SCREENPLAY BY RON CLEMENTS, JOHN MUSKER, TED ELLIOT AND TERRY ROSSIO

CASTNarrator 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KYANNE GALBRAITH+Narrator 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARLY COMSTOCKNarrator 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .APRIL OLSON*+Narrator 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EILENE HULSCHER*+Narrator 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARMEN HUBER*+Aladdin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JONAH KOSTJafar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAWLEY MOORERazoul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BRIGGS TOPLEGuard 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JACOB USSELMANGuard 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NICHOLAS ROMBS+Iago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CERELIA PHARRIS*Sultan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ERIC JACOBSENPrincess Jasmine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PEYTON MOENCHPrince Baba of Ganoush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .COEN VOGEL*Baba Attendant/Townsperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ALICE VOGEL*Baba Attendant/Townsperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EVA HINKLE*Baba Attendant/Townsperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE HEMKE*+Prince Dadú Rahn Rahn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHRISTOPHER SCHWAB*Dadú Attendant/Townsperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REESE COMSTOCKDadú Attendant/Townsperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CATHARINA SCOTTDadú Attendant/Townsperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CASSIE WEBB*+Prince Formerly Known As 'The Artist’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CAIN INGRAM*+Artist Attendant/Townsperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KAYLEEN HERMANSArtist Attendant/Townsperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CADENCE WEISCHEDELArtist Attendant/Townsperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ALLIE GAROFALO*Thief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ANNA MOORE*Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ZANE BAUMButcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NICHOLAS SCHWABGrocer/Townsperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TYLER WALTERS*+Harem Girl 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAMANTHA HEGGE*+Harem Girl 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GRACE MARTIN*+Matron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ALEXANDRIA SCHWABTownsperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DILLON BROWNING*+Townsperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LIAM DARLING*+Townsperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ALEX HINKLE*+Townsperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAMSON RAAP*+Townsperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ANDREW SCHWAB*+Townsperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAMON SHEETS*+Genie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOHN SCHWABMagic Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KARA SINAR*

PRODUCTION STAFF AND CREWArtistic/managing director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JAMES L. WALKERDirector/scenic design/technical director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRIAN T. SCHULTZAssistant director/stage manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ERICA SCHULTZMusic director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KRIS WOLLMANChoreographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BALIE ALBRECHTProp crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LORI HARMEL, JILLIAN HARMEL,

IRINA JONES, EMMA LOEBS, DAISY WILLIAMSLight board operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EMILY SCHWABFollow spot operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CHRISTINA GRETTLER, ZION CLEBERGSound board operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RICH WILSONCostumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MARILYN DAVISCostume crew. . . . JENNA CROYMANS, HEATHER DARLING, RENE GALBRAITH,

CINDY HALLIBURTON, MEGAN HINKLE, BARB IMBERI, JOHN SCHWAB, EMILY SCHWAB, NELLA THOMPSON, MARGARET WILD

Running crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHASE GALBRAITH*+, MIAH GALBRAITH*+, RUTH HULSCHER*+, VERONICA SCOTT*+, KAYLEE SENGER*+, DAKOTA SHEETS*+, SYDNEY STEINBACH+, LILY WILLIAMS*+

Set construction crew . . ALEX ATWOOD, JEANETTE BLACK, DECLAN DARLING, KURT DEAN, BOBBI HEGGE, RACHEL HEMKE, STEVEN HUBER, LUCAS MURRAY,

WILL SHEETS, BRIAN T. SCHULTZ, JULI SCHULTZ, NATALIE SCHULTZ, DANNICA SHEETS, GEORGE SULLIVAN, SANDY SULLIVAN

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 STAPPLERCapitol box office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JULI SCHULTZ

Aladdin, Jr. is present through special arrangement and all authorized performance materials are supplies by

Music Theatre International, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019.

Script, music and all other material ©2005 Disney Enterprises, Inc. Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. is a registered trademark of Disney Enterprises, Inc.

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ZANE BAUM (Baker) is a 5th grader who loves art, to teach, decorating and baseball. He has appeared in “A Christmas Story, the Musical” and

“Godspell, Jr.” What he likes most about acting is the creativeness and the expressions.

DILLON BROWNING (Townsperson) is a 7th grader who loves to sing, running and traveling. This is his first show on the Aberdeen Community Theatre stage for YPT. When asked what he likes about acting, Dillon was quick to say “all of it!”

CARLY COMSTOCK (Narrator 2) is a 6th grader who loves Netflix, tennis, participating in school plays, to dance, piano lessons and performing in the jazz band. Carly has been in “Les Miserables,” “White Christmas,”

“A Christmas Story, the Musical,” “Godspell, Jr.,” and Storybook Land Theatre. What Carly likes most about acting is performing and being around friends.

REESE COMSTOCK (Dadú Attendant, Townsperson) is a 4th grader from C.C. Lee who loves to swim, basketball and softball. Previously Reese has been in “Property Rites,” “White Christmas,” and Storybook Land Theatre. Reese finds the process to be what she likes most about acting.

LIAM DARLING (Townsperson) makes his debut onstage with “Disney’s Alladin, Jr.” Liam is a 2nd grader at Simmons Elementary and loves to read and play with his younger brother and sister.

KYANNE GALBRAITH (Narrator 1) is a 5th grader from C.C. Lee who loves to sing and act. Over the summer, Kyanne will be going to Texas and a national music camp this summer. Kyanne has been in “Shrek the Musical,” “White Christmas” and “A Christmas Story, the Musical.” She likes having the ability to impersonate characters and to be someone she hasn’t been before.

ALLIE GAROFALO (Prince Artist Attendant) is a 7th grader who likes tennis, acting and art. She likes everything about acting and has appeared previously in “Property Rites” and with Storybook Land Theatre.

MUSICAL NUMBERSArabian Nights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CompanyOne Jump Ahead . . Aladdin, Shopkeepers, Townspeople, Harem Girls, MatronOne Jump Ahead (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JasmineArabian Nights (Reprise 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NarratorsWhy Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jafar, IagoArabian Nights (Reprise 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NarratorsFriend Like Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Genie, EnsemblePrince Ali . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Genie, EnsembleA Whole New World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aladdin, JasmineWhy Me? (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jafar, Iago, Razoul, GuardsPrince Ali (Reprise 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JafarPrince Ali (Reprise 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jafar, Iago, Razoul, GuardsA Whole New World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CompanyFriend Like Me (Bows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Company

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WSAMANTHA HEGGE (Harem Girl 1) is a 6th grader from Holgate who loves to golf and Storybook Land plays. Samantha is making her ACT debut and thinks being and acting like someone else is the best thing about acting.

CHARLOTTE HEMKE (Baba Attendant/Townsperson) is a 3rd grader at May Overby Elementary. She likes to read, write and draw. Previously Charlotte has been in “White Christmas” and thinks meeting new people and having fun are the best things about acting.

KAYLEEN HERMANS (Prince Artist Attendant/Townsperson) is an 8th grader who likes reading, singing and being in band. She has been in “Sally Cotter and the Prisoner of Alcatraz,” “After Ever Happily” and “Perfectly Lumpy.” What she likes most about acting is not being afraid to show your heart.

ALEX HINKLE (Townsperson) is 7 years old and attends Lincoln Elementary School. This will be his debut for YPT at the Aberdeen Community Theatre. Alex’s favorite part of acting is the singing.

EVA HINKLE (Baba Attendant) is a 3rd grader making her YPT debut at the Aberdeen Community Theatre. Her favorite part about acting is the singing and dancing.

CARMEN HUBER (Narrator 5) is a 5th grader who enjoys singing and art. This is Carmen’s debut performance for YPT at the Aberdeen Community Theatre. When asked what she likes most about acting, Carmen replied that it was fun.

EILENE HULSCHER (Narrator 4) is a 5th grader from Aberdeen Christian School. She will be making her YPT debut at the Aberdeen Community Theatre, having performed at Storybook Land Theatre and various plays at school and church. She likes to read, dance, draw, sing, play volleyball, softball and basketball. Her favorite thing about acting is expressing character.

CAIN INGRAM (Prince Formerly Known as “The Artist”) is a 7th grader who loves to read, sleep, even more sleeping and reading again. Cain is making his YPT debut on the Aberdeen Community Theatre stage. Working with other actors is Cain’s favorite thing about acting.

ERIC JACOBSEN (Sultan) is an 8th grader who enjoys video games and hanging out with friends. Eric has been in “Godspell, Jr.” Eric’s favorite thing about acting is when the cast becomes like a second family.

JONAH KOST (Aladdin) is a 9th grader from Roncalli. He has performed previously in “Godspell, Jr.” and

“Top Job.” Jonah enjoys dancing, singing, acting, and hanging out with his friends. His favorite part of acting is playing new and different people.

GRACE MARTIN (Harem Girl 2) is a 6th grader who is making her YPT debut at the Aberdeen Community Theatre. She likes violin, dance, show choir and singing. What Grace likes most about the acting experience is everything.

PEYTON MOENCH (Princess Jasmine) is a 6th grader who enjoys singing, acting, dancing, softball and volleyball. She has appeared on stage during YPT’s production of “Godspell, Jr.” last year. Peyton also took part in Storybook Land Theatre’s presentation of

“Westward Whoa.” She loves everything about acting.

ANNA MOORE (Thief) is a 7th grader who loves the fact that you can forget about yourself and come a different person while acting. She enjoys dance and show choir. Anna is making her debut in “Disney’s Aladdin, Jr.”

RAWLEY MOORE (Jafar) is in the 8th grade and enjoys football, tennis, baseball, show choir and Storybook Land Theatre. He has participated in several productions including “Pirates of Penzance,”

“Edgar & Ellen,” “Around the World in 8 Plays” and “The Top Job.” Rawley likes getting to know his fellow classmates during the production.

APRIL OLSON (Narrator 3) is a 9th grader who enjoys softball, dance/competitive dance team, debate team, orchestra and vocal jazz. April is making her debut here at the Aberdeen Community Theatre. April finds that being anyone she wants to be is the best thing about acting.

CERELIA PHARRIS (Iago) is in the 7th grade and likes everything about acting. During her free time, she likes drawing, singing, music, acting and art. Cerelia previously was seen backstage helping out on the crew of “Godspell, Jr.”

SAMSON RAAP (Townsperson) is in the 3rd grade and is making his acting debut at the Aberdeen Community Theatre.

NICHOLAS ROMBS (Guard 2) is in 6th grade and likes playing piano and being in Holgate Harmony. Nicholas has previously performed on the mainstage in “Shrek the Musical” and “A Christmas Story, the musical.” Nicholas finds that his favorite thing about acting is the laughter between cast members.

ERICA SCHULTZ (Assistant Director/Stage Manager) is in the 8th grade and likes to read, draw and write. Having stage managed for “Godspell, Jr.”, Erica feels that all the fun ways to move around is the best thing about acting.

ALEXANDRIA SCHWAB (Matron) is a 9th grader who enjoys art, singing, riding and acting. She has previous YPT experience by taking part in the running crew in “Godspell, Jr.” Alexandria finds singing and that she can be herself as her favorite things about acting.

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REWANDREW SCHWAB (Townsperson) is a 7-year-old who enjoys playing with friends and church activities. Making his debut during “Disney’s Aladdin, JR.,” he finds that dancing and singing are his favorite things about acting.

CHRISTOPHER SCHWAB (Prince Dadú Rahn Rahn) is a 4th grader who likes basketball and baseball. Having participated in Storybook Land Theatre, he finds that singing and blocking are his favorite things about acting.

JOHN SCHWAB (Genie) is a 10th grader who enjoys filming and web design in his free time. He has been a part of Young People’s Theatre and appeared in

“Godspell, Jr.” last year. His favorite things about acting is the people he works with and his general love of acting.

NICHOLAS SCHWAB (Butcher) is a 6th grader who enjoys boxing. His favorite part about acting is the blocking.

CATHARINA SCOTT (Dadú Attendant) is a 5th grader who enjoys writing and has performed in “Property Rites” and with SBLT. Dancing is Catharina’s favorite thing about acting.

DAMON SHEETS (Townsperson) is a 5th grader who likes to play video games. He is making his Young People’s Theatre debut and thinks acting is fun.

KARA SINAR (Magic Carpet) is a freshman who enjoys dance, music, softball and writing. Kara’s favorite thing about acting is that you can put away your life and what’s bothering you for a while and put on someone else.

BRIGGS TOPLE (Razoul) is a Junior who enjoys oral interp. and political clubs. He hopes to perform with Storybook Land Theatre this upcoming season. He has been in “Pirates of Penzance” among other shows. His favorite part of acting is the ability to develop an entirely different life story.

JACOB USSELMAN (Guard 1) is in the 8th grade and likes football, Simmons Singers, baseball, and Simmons Middle School plays. He performed in

“Godspell, Jr.” last year. His favorite thing about acting is the community of the cast.

ALICE VOGEL (Baba Attendant/Townsperson) is a 6th grader who likes tennis, gymnastics, cross country and swimming. She has performed in “Property Rites,” “Westward Whoa,” and “Tin Man’s Broken Heart.” Her favorite part about acting is meeting people, acting, costumes, props and being on stage.

COEN VOGEL (Prince Baba of Ganoush) is a 4th grader from Lincoln Elementary who enjoys taekwondo and legos. He has performed before in “Property Rites” and “Tin Man’s Broken Heart.” His favorite thing about acting is singing and the script.

TYLER WALTERS (Grocer/Townsperson) is a 3rd grader who is making is Young People’s Theatre debut with “Disney’s Aladdin, JR.” His favorite part of acting is when he gets to interact with Aladdin.

CASSIE WEBB (Dadú Attendant) is a 6th grader who enjoys singing and Holgate Harmony. Cassie is making her Young People’s Theatre debut on the Aberdeen Community Theatre stage. Her favorite part about acting is having fun.

CADENCE WEISCHEDEL (Artist Attendant/Townsperson) is a 5th grader from C.C. Lee Elementary who enjoys reading, acting and anything Harry Potter related. She has appeared in “Mother Goose, Inc.,” “White Christmas,” “Godspell, Jr.,” and

“A Christmas Story, the Musical.” Her favorite part of acting is everything.

KRIS WOLLMAN (Musical Director) has lived in Aberdeen for three 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” and as Martha in “White Christmas.”

BALIE ALBRECHT (Choreographer) is a junior 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” and last year’s YPT show, “Godspell, Jr.”

MARILYN DAVIS (Costumer) made her ACT mainstage costuming debut for “Anything Goes,” 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.”

BRIAN T. SCHULTZ (Director/Technical Director/Designer) 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 2015.

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Production Volunteer OpportunitiesACTING: 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 OpportunitiesOFFICE 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

ADD YOUR NAME TO THIS LIST BY

BECOMING A YPT SUPPORTER.

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.

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SPONSOR $1,000 & ABOVE 3MAberdeen Federal Credit UnionAmerican NewsDacotah BankMichael A. & Rosemary L. DuchSouth Dakota Arts Council

DIRECTOR $500 - $999In honor of Paige Walth

CO-STAR $240 - $499Hansen Video ServicesJeff & Diane MoenchPauer Sound & Music

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.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE :

Get Involved with YOUR Community Theater!

2016 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.

LEADING ACTOR $120 - $239Scott Gohn

SUPPORTING ACTOR $60 - $119Roger & Vicki KruegerMarge Rosin

CHORUS $30 - $59Doris GraeberTimothy & Eileen Nikolas

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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.

P.O. Box 813, 417 S. Main Street, Aberdeen, SD 57402-0813PHONE (605) 225-2228 FAX (605) 226-5494EMAIL act@nvc.netWEBSITE 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.

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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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AACTFest is a biennial theater festival with state, regional & national levels sponsored by the American Association of Community Theatre.

ACT is, once again, participating in the AACTFest 2017ACT is writing a new show featuring Mavis Busk for its festival entry

The production will be performed and adjudicated the first full week in April at the Capitol Theatre and will be open to the public.

Dates & times will be posted, closer to the event, on our website & Facebook page

AberdeenCommunityTheatre.com If chosen to advance, ACT would represent SD at the Region V AACTFest, April 27 through 30 in Brainerd, MN.

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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 NON-MUSICAL PERFORMANCE RIGHTS FOR A SHOW.

BECOME A YPT CONTRIBUTING MEMBER

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.

CONTRIBUTING SUPPORTYour 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 CATEGORIESSponsor $1000 & Above ________

Director $ 500 - $ 999 ________

Co-star $ 240 - $ 499 ________

Leading Actor $ 120 - $ 239 ________

Support Actor $ 60 - $ 119 ________

Chorus $ 30 - $ 59 ________

TOTAL CONTRIBUTION $ ________

Contribution enclosed.

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Please list me in ACT’s mainstage and YPT programs as one of the above YPT contributors.

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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,

Brian T. Schultz,ACT Associate Artistic/Managing Director

2017 ACT & YPT’s Disney’s “Aladdin JR.”Peyton Moench as Princess Jasmine and Jonah Kost as Aladdin