ABERDEEN COMMUNITY THEATREpresents

2010

Wednesday, October 27 – Saturday, October 30, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 31, 2:30 p.m.

www.aberdeencommunitytheatre.com

By Larry Shue

Thanks for coming to the fourth show in our 30th anniversary season. We have decided to repeat a production or two after 30 years. We performed “The Foreigner” 23 years ago in 1987 in the Johnson Fine Arts Center at NSU.

There are only three people from the original cast still in the Aberdeen area. Warren Redmond is the only one who auditioned again and I was pleased to once again be able to cast him in the title

role. It doesn’t happen very often that there is a role that one can reprise 23 years later and still be appropriate for the character. It has been a new experience for both of us as director and actor. Warren is always great fun to work with on any production.

We hope you enjoy our reprise of “The Foreigner” and will be back for next month’s production of “Greater Tuna,” another reprise production, again with an original cast member. (This time Thom Flamboe, from our 1993 production.) It was the first show we did in the Capitol Theatre before renovations began. Brian Schultz will join Thom to bring you 20 characters from the 3rd smallest town in Texas - Tuna.

We still need your help. In order to keep ticket prices low, we rely on annual contributions. For every dollar in ticket sales we need two dollars in contributions. In other words, the $16 ticket you purchased for “The Foreigner” would have to cost $48. As an ACT member you only paid about $12 for your ticket to this production. I know many of you see theater elsewhere, Minneapolis or Chicago or New York, and spend at least $48 a ticket. So, please, if you can, make a tax-deductible contribution by using the form on the back of this program. Your contribution is much needed and greatly appreciated.

Thanks again for your support through attendance and please help by contributing today.

Jim Walker

BOARD OF DIRECTORSDr. Curt Wischmeier, PresidentDr. Warren Redmond, Vice-presidentAnn Rasmussen, SecretaryKathy Stuck, Treasurer

MEMBERS AT LARgELinda Batteen, Barb Evans Vicki Lust, Linda Peterson

STAFFJames L. Walker, Artistic/

Managing DirectorBrian T. Schultz, Education/

Technical DirectorHeidi Jenson, Technical AssistantRonda Jo Anderson, Office ManagerTHROUGH THE GENEROUS GIFTS OF FAMILIES AND FRIENDS, ACT HAS ESTABLISHED

The Aberdeen CommuniTy TheATrememoriAl endowmenT

FOR THE FUTURE GROwTH OF THEATER ARTS IN ABERDEEN.

JOHN EVENS, deceased 1985GLADYS C. MALONEY, 1899 - 1987MATTHEW ALAN S. ROSIN, 1984 - 1987JOHN S. HALL, 1900 - 1990MYLES B. FRY, 1927 - 1993JANE REDMOND, 1946 - 1994ESTHER HUETTL GRAF, 1909 - 1995LELAND A. (LEE) WEISHAAR, 1942 - 1995H.I. KING, 1918 - 1996MARIAN J. RIX, 1950 - 1997HELEN GRAF STRAUSS, 1899 - 1998BETH E. WRAY, 1942 - 1998PHYLLIS A. MCCAFFERTY, 1937 - 1998CHRISTEN GRAEBER WINTER, 1956 - 1998MYREL EVENS, deceased 1998PAT STENERSON, 1934 - 1999LOIS RYMAN, 1935 - 1999

M.E. TED HUNSTAD, 1912 - 2001BERNICE A. BORCHARD, 1930 - 2002RICHARD NORQUIST, 1933 - 2003ROSEMARY WALKER, 1932 - 2003THOMAS FRANCIS KELLY, 1949 - 2004HOLLIS HURLBERT, 1947 - 2004JOE KELLY, 1918 - 2006HELEN WEIFENBACH-TRAVLAND, 1919 - 2006DONALD H. HALL, 1925 - 2008CHUCK MEWING, 1930 - 2008TYLER STUCK, 1980 - 2008MARLYCE (MATHIEU) EVANS , 1928 - 2009LYNN MARIE HANSON, 1963 - 2009MARIAN WEHDE , 1929 - 1991BETTY LOU ANDERSON, 1942 - 2010CURT R. EWINGER, 1952 - 2010

In loving memory of:

Aberdeen Community Theatre depends upon donations. ACT accepts gifts, memorials and bequests of cash, stock or property. For more information, to contribute to an existing memorial or to add names to a memorial,

call ACT at (605) 225-2228.

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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 endownment fund, contact ACT at

(605) 225-2228.

august 1980 “annie Get Your Gun” First production of Aberdeen Community Theatre then known as ACT2. Pictured above left: Kathy (Dohm) Jahnke as Annie. Pictured above: (from left) Chuck Erhardt, Merle Fristad, Jim Ewing and director, Sr. Pam Donelan

august 2005 “annie Get Your Gun” Pictured bottom left: Kati Bachmayer as Annie

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Diana TowsleyCharlotte TrevorDeb TwissRoberta J. Van WagnerDan & Susan VanDoverFay E. VaughanDan & Vivian VetterKay VikanderJames & Kathleen von TesmerSalona WachsWanda WagemannJames Walker &

Jerry OligmuellerLyle WalkerMary WalkerAllen & Joyce WalterHorace & Donna WalterAngie WalthRobert & Sally WebbVince & Gita WebbRobert & Elsie WeigelWells FargoHelen WilliamsDr. Curt & Sue WischmeierClark J. WoldKen & Camille WolffLawrence & Verneda WolffWoodman Refrigeration/

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2007 & 2008 “Honk!” ACT’s entry into the American Association of Community Theatre’s festival cycle placing first at state and regional festival and third at national festival. Then performed at the World Festival of Children’s Performing Arts in Toyama, Japan. Pictured top left: (from left) Joey Wagner, Isaac Seaton, Brian T. Schultz, Kirstyn Polasky, Emily Magera. Pictured above: (middle, from left) Brian T. Schultz, Trent Deyo (clockwise, from top) Kellyanne Kirkland, Curt Campbell, Joey Wagner, Kirstyn Polasky, Kandi Sampson, Mark Anderson, Emily Magera, Isaac Seaton, Susie Ewingernovember 2009 “Funny money” Pictured bottom left: (from left) Kati Bachmayer, Curt Campbell, Brian T. Schultz, Kandi Sampson

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DIRECTOR $500-$999Michael & Barbara Evans

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Do you have or know a child who is class clown or always putting on a play?

Contact YPT at (605) 225-2228 or act@nvc.net to have

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LEADINg ACTOR $120-$239 Tom & Linda BartholomewRobert & Arlene J. BorchardTage Born, MD &

Anthony HansonDawn Deal DahleVera DeyoEconofoodsBill & Pat HaighMike, Susie, Josh JungOld DutchKendall & Linda Peterson Presentation SistersPrimrose Retirement

CommunitiesJames L. Walker &

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SUPPORTINg ACTOR $60-$119 Jeanette AndersonPhyllis BalvinBrent & Kristi BrandtGordon & Jeanne CampbellEsther L. DeckerDoug & Anita EilersMaggie FoubergRobert & Erin FoubergKarl & Doris GraeberRoger & Vicki KruegerCraig & Irene MickelsonReed & Ann RasmussemPeggy Schnabel

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ThAnkS To our 2010 SeASon SPonSorS

Jane West (redmond) was a lover of all visual and performing arts. Her involvement in the nurture of these was evident in the early efforts to procure the Capitol Theatre building for the Aberdeen Community Theatre. The Jane West Gallery is dedicated to her memory.

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Please turn off watch alarms, pagers and cellular phones or leave them, as well as your seat location, with an usher.

The Capitol Theatre is equipped with personal 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.

CAST “Froggy” LeSueur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CURT CAMPBELLCharlie Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WARREN REDMONDBetty Meeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LORI HARMELRev. David Marshall Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHRIS JUNG *Catherine Simms . . . . . . . . . . . NICOLE CHRISTIANSENOwen Musser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAVID WOMACK *Ellard Simms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RORY BEHRENSTownspeople . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MARILYN BURCKHARD BRIAN T. SCHULTz

CREwDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAMES L. WALKERTechnical Director/Scenic Designer Sound & Light Designer . . . . . . . . BRIAN T. SCHULTzAssistant Director/Stage Manager . . MARILYN BURCKHARDCostumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MARILYN DAVISProps Mistresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . MARILYN BURCKHARD KELLYANNE KIRKLANDTechnical Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEIDI JENSONLight Board Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ISABELLA SEATONSound Board Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LAURA CARVER *Set Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEIDI JENSON BRIAN SCHULTz, JIM WALKERAdvance Box Office . . . . . K ATHLEEN’S: K ATHY STUCK CHRISTINE MARTEL, BONNIE MEILKE ELEANOR NALL, KRISTIE SCHNOOR JUDY THOMPSON, LINDA WILSONDoor Box Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JULI SCHULTzBox Office/House Manager/ Publicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RONDA JO ANDERSON

* denotes ACT debut performanceProduced by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

CAST & Crew noTeSrorY BeHrenS (actor) “happily” returns to ACT’s stage after a five year absence. He was last seen as Frank Butler in ACT’s “Annie Get Your Gun” (2005). An NSU graduate, Behrens has performed professionally with Minnesota Opera, Colorado Light Opera, Exultate Chamber Choir, Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Missoula Children’s Theatre and Shawnee Theatre of Green County, Bloomfield, Indiana.

CurT CamPBell (actor) has lived in Aberdeen for six years and started onstage at ACT in the first production of “Honk!” (2005). He is a D.J. on 107.7 KABD FM.

niCole CHriSTianSen (actor) has worked at Verifications, Inc. for seven years. She enjoys getting invloved in community activities such as Living Christmas Tree, Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center dance, and ACT. For those of you keeping track, Hank, her goldfish, is still alive and swimming, although his tank needs cleaning.

lori Harmel (actor) returns to ACT’s stage, after a ten-year absence, for a second production in a row. She was last in “Eleemosynary” in August. She has been involved in several past productions including “Lost in Yonkers” (1995), “Wizard of Oz” (1997) and “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding” (1998). Harmel, her husband Matthew and children Gabriel and Jillian recently returned to Aberdeen from the Twin Cities.

CHriS JunG (actor) is an attorney with Siegel, Barnett and Schutz in Aberdeen. He is also a proud NSU alum and avid Wolves fan. He also enjoys traveling, volunteering in the community and spending time with his mischevious nephew Carter. This is his first ACT production.

Warren reDmonD (actor), a dermatologist, was born and raised in the Aberdeen area. After training and living elsewhere for 15 years, he returned to practice in Aberdeen for the last 28 years. He was last seen onstage as the cross-dressing Roger DeBris in ACT’s “The Producers” (2009). Redmond is reprising the role he played in ACT’s production of “The Foreigner” 23 years ago.

DaviD WomaCk (actor) is another newcomer to ACT’s stage. New to Aberdeen, he has been an officer with the Salvation Army for 22 years and now leads the organization here. Originally from central Illinois, Womack has performed in many other theatrical productions. His favorites include “Cheaper by the Dozen,” “Ten Little Indians” and “The Crucible” (twice). (cont. on page 12)

American News photo by John DavisPLACE/TIME Betty Meek’s Fishing Lodge Resort, Tilghman County, Georgia, U.S.A., early 1980s

There will be a 15-minute intermission. Please join us for concessions in the Jane West gallery.

ACT SPECIAL THANkSSpecial thanks to Keum-Taek Jung, Assistant Professor of Art, NSU for providing the artwork in the Jane West Gallery.

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“You’re a Good man, Charlie Brown” 1998 Directed by James L . Walker. Pictured at top left: Katie Herr, David Hall, Meredith Ewinger, Israel Raba-Mickelson, Sarah Schatzenbach and Andrew Podoll

“into the Woods” 1995 Directed by James L . Walker. Pictured above: Vicki (Polasky) Evans, Richard Williams and Melody Spilde

“nunsense” 1993 Performed in the Capitol before renovations began. Directed by James L . Walker. Pictured at bottom left: Vicki Evans, Mary Beth Kelly and Stacey Fristad

CAST & CREw NOTES (cont. from page 11)

marilYn BurCkHarD (assistant director/stage manager/props mistress) is originally from Polo. Shawn and Erin are her grown children and Amos is her feline friend. She is in her 12th year as an ACT volunteer, helping out wherever needed and in whatever capacity. She was last props mistress for “Eleemosynary” this summer.

marilYn DaviS (costumer) made her ACT mainstage-costuming debut with “Anything Goes” (2006), after costuming many ACT/Young People’s Theatre shows. Since then she has costumed many shows including “The Producers” (2009). She received Best Costumes at the Region V AACT festival for “How to Talk Minnesotan: The Musical.” She and husband John have two daughters in college.

kellYanne kirklanD (props mistress) returns to ACT after being away from Aberdeen for two years. She loves to sing and works at Walmart. Her ACT onstage credits include ACT’s national award winning and internationally recognized production of “Honk!” (2008) and “Grease” (2002).

iSaBella SeaTon (light board operator) is a senior at Aberdeen Central High School. She is the daughter of Jim and Susan Schnabel-Seaton. A 2010 season cast member for Storybook Land Theatre, Isabella has been acting for eleven years. She debuted with ACT in “South Pacific” (2001) and was in ACT’s last production, “Eleemosynary.”

laura Carver (sound board operator) is new to ACT. This senior at CHS is involved in many music groups and high school theater. She was in CHS’s one-act “Puberty the Game Show” (2010) and played Grace in “Annie” (2010). Carver will be going to college next fall studying music but is undecided about which school.

JameS l. Walker (director) is an Aberdeen native. He graduated from Roncalli High School and Northern State University, has acted, directed and adjudicated professionally for more than 30 years and has been ACT’s artistic/managing director for 25 years. He has earned numerous directing and scenic design awards from the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT) biennial festivals over the years.

Brian T. SCHulTz (ACT technical director; scenic, light and sound designer) resides in Aberdeen with wife, Juli, and daughters, Erica and Natalie. He is also ACT’s education coordinator and Storybook Land Theatre’s director. And he is no stranger to ACT’s stage. Schultz’s last role was Joseph in this spring’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” He received Best Supporting Actor at the AACT festival for his role as Russ Renner in ACT’s “How to Talk Minnesotan: The Musical” (2009).

HeiDi JenSon (ACT’s technical assistant) is new to Aberdeen. This Watertown native started at ACT in May 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. Heidi enjoys live music, coffee and bunnies (as pets, not food) and looks forward to being part of the ACT theater family.

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Aberdeen Community Theatre (ACT) is a not-for-profitcommunity theater serving the greater Aberdeen area. It isa member of the Aberdeen Area Arts Council, South Dakotans For The Arts, Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce, American Association of Community Theatres.

Box oFFiCe: ACT’s box office prior to a show’s opening is Kathleen’s, 401 S. Main St. Typical hours are Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 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 only be purchased by credit card by calling (605) 725-2697 Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

PerFormanCeS: ACT maintains a firm policy of notcanceling any performance due to weather. We urge all ticket holders to make every effort to attend. In 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.

HanDiCaPPeD aCCeSSiBiliTY: Wheelchair seatingarrangements should be made by informing ACT at time ofticket purchase.

HearinG aSSiSTeD moniTorS: The Capitol Theatre is equipped with personal hearing assistance monitors. 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. Monitors must be returned immediately after the show.

Aberdeen CommuniTy TheATre inFormATionexiTS: Please familiarize yourself with all emergency routes and exits closest to you.

volunTeeriSm: ACT welcomes all volunteers. Yourinvolvement 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 r aTeS: 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 Brown County Chili Cook-off, 3M Employee Recognition Dinner, Avera St. Luke’s Heart Health Dinner, Wyndham International Christmas Party. For more information about performing with or booking ACT’s Improv Troupe, contact us at (605) 225-2228 or act@nvc.net.

Film ProGr am: 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 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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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

2009 aCT aCTie award Winners (front) Betty Anderson, “A Stitch in Time” Seamstress Award (behind, from left) Andrea Wagner, Debut Techie of the Year; Betty Arndt, Newcomer of the Year; Marilyn Burckhard, Techie of the Year; Brian T. Schultz, Performer of the Year; Nicole Christiansen, Volunteer of the Year (Not pictured) Kathy Stuck, Board Member of the Year; Lang’s Audio, TV and Appliance, Business of the Year

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“Grease” 2002 ACT longest running show 7 performances. Directed by Dan Yurgaitis. Pictured above: Eric Martens, Chris Maunu, Patrick King, Nathan Payant and Kevin Kelly

“The Gin Game” 1988 Performed in the Berggren Recital Hall, NSU. Directed by James L . Walker. Pictured at left: Sondra Odland and Gordon Gray

“The Diary of adam and eve” 2003 AACT Festival State and Region Award Winner. Directed by James L . Walker. Pictured below: Steve Ballinger and Molly Wilson

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“The Cmpt Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (abridged)” 2001 American Association of Community Theatre Festival State and Regional winner. Directed by James L. Walker. Pictured above: Dann Hurlbert and Tim Boerger

“Greater Tuna” 1993 1st mainstage season production done in the newly acquired Capitol Theatre before renovations began. Directed by James L. Walker. Pictured at left: Thom Flamboe and Mike Kennelly

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wE NEED YOUR HELP!THESE UNCERTAIN ECONOMIC TIMES HAVEAFFECTED US ALL AND YOUR COMMUNITYTHEATER IS NO EXCEPTION.

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Your contribution is entirely separate from your ticketpurchase or season membership. Because no tickets areincluded, this contribution is tax deductible.Your additional support is essential to maintain qualityprogramming and Aberdeen Community Theatre’ssuccess in the historic Capitol Theatre.

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ACT AnnounCeS lAST 2010 Show

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PERFORMANCESTuesday - Saturday, November 23-27, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 28, 2:30 p.m.Capitol Theatre, 415 S. Main

NOTE: Due to the holiday weekend, ACT is adding a Tuesday performance but there will still be a performance on Thursday - Thanksgiving Evening.

TICkETS ON SALEBox office opens to ACT members on Tues., Nov. 2, 9:30 a.m.; to public on Mon., Nov. 8, 9:30 a.m.aCT memBerS: Use coupon #5. Members can purchase additional tickets.aDDiTional TiCkeTS: Adult $16 in advance, $18 at the doorBox oFFiCe: Kathleen’s, 401 S. Main, check & cash. Mon. - Fri., 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.CreDiT CarD onlY: Call (605) 725-2697, Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.mail orDer: Send request, member stubs or check toACT, PO Box 813, Aberdeen SD 57402-0813

ACT PRESENTS THE COMEDY

What do Arles Struvie, Thurston Wheelis, Aunt Pearl, Petey Fisk, Phinas Blye and Rev. Spikes have in common? In this hilarious send-up of small town morals and mores, they are all among the upstanding citizens of Tuna, Texas’ third smallest town. The longrunning Off Broadway hit features two actors creating the entire population of Tuna in quick change artistry. Two actors, twenty characters and a barrel of laughs.

By Jaston williams, Joe Sears, & Ed Howard

FeaTurinG THom FlamBoe & Brian T. SCHulTz