This is the saga of men and women over “a certain age” with divorce on their hands, gravity on their bodies, grandchildren on their self-images, and the dating scene on their egos. From empty-nesting to retirement, from divorce to grandparenting and more… THE KIDS LEFT. THE DOG DIED. NOW WHAT? is a humorous and heartfelt take on mid-life challenges. This musical comedy is ACT’s Dinner Theatre selection for 2025, with 10 performances. Aberdeen Community Theatre is looking to cast up to 8 adults - 4 men, 4 women Age 40+ preferred, or anyone who can play older Scripts & scores available for 48 hour checkout from the ACT office, 417 S. Main St, Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Please note that script are limited and checkout is on a first come, first served basis. "The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What?" auditions will be held in Theatre B at the Capitol Theatre, 415 S Main St., April 21 & 22 at 7pm.  Actors will do selected reading from the script, as well as listen to/review the audition songs, and sing through them several times. Audition Songs: Download, fill out, and bring to auditions or email a copy to act@nvc.net . Additional forms available at auditions.

UNCANNY VALLEY ACT’s entry in the 2025 AACTFest play festivals Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: February 11 Show Dates: February 26 - March 2nd UNCANNY VALLEY explores the relationship between a neuroscientist and her subject and asks the question: What defines humanity? Claire creates Julian, a nonbiological “human,” one body part at a time, and teaches him how to act “human.” Julian’s increasingly human-like qualities lead Claire to reveal details about her past. Using insight from new research on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robot, UNCANNY VALLEY examines what it means to be truly “human.”   THE LIGHTNING THIEF A Young People’s Theatre musical Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: April 3 at 10 am Show Dates: April 26-27 & May 2-4 As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and multiple monsters hot on his trail. When Zeus's lightning bolt is stolen, Percy must travel to the Underworld and back, solve the Oracle’s riddle, and  prevent a war between the gods. THE LIGHTNING THIEF musical is adapted from the best-selling book of the same name by Rick Riordan and features a thrilling rock score.   THE KIDS LEFT. THE DOG DIED. NOW WHAT? Dinner Theatre - onstage at the Capitol Theatre! Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: May 13* Show Dates: June 3-15* This is the saga of men and women over “a certain age” with divorce on their hands, gravity on their bodies, grandchildren on their self-images, and the dating scene on their egos. From empty-nesting to retirement, from divorce to grandparenting and more… THE KIDS LEFT. THE DOG DIED. NOW WHAT? is a humorous and heartfelt take on mid-life challenges.  This musical comedy is ACT’s Dinner Theatre selection for 2025, with 10 performances.   OUT OF ORDER A riotously funny, chaotic British farce Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: July 8* Show Dates: July 30 - August 3* For government official Richard Willey, anything that can go wrong, will go wrong – when he tries to engage is extramarital escapades with his mistress at a fancy London hotel. Somehow, Richard ends up trying to hide a body and hide his infidelity. All the while, shenanigans ensue as he weaves an increasingly tangled tale to cover it all up. Witty and fast-paced, OUT OF ORDER promises to sweep you along as the plot thickens.   THE SOUND OF MUSIC ACT partners with NSU for a musical onstage at the Johnson Fine Arts Center Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: September 28* Show Dates: October 15-19* One of the world’s most beloved musicals, featuring cherished songs including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and of course, “THE SOUND OF MUSIC” itself. The inspirational story, based on the real-life von Trapp family singers, follows a Governess, a Baron, and seven children as they grow together in music and joy, before confronting the danger of Nazism as it expands into their beloved Austria.   The Gift of the Magi ACT’s 2025 holiday show Box office opens to ACT Subscribers: October 28* Show Dates: November 19-23* It’s New York City at the turn of the century; Jim and Della eat potatoes for dinner every night and stuff their boots with newspaper to get by, saving coins as they can. But what about Christmas? Through a strange twist of fate, the young couple finds perfect gifts for one another, but at an unexpected cost.  THE GIFT OF THE MAGI illuminates the true meaning of the holiday. This sweet and joyful retelling of the O. Henry short story includes classic Christmas carols. * Tentative dates - subject to change.

ACT honors co-founder with Donald H. Hall Scholarship Endowment for theater students at NSU & YPT program. Donate now. DON HALL SCHOLARSHIP Aberdeen Community Theatre honors the co-founder of ACT, Donald H. Hall, through an endowed scholarship fund given in his name: The Donald H. Hall Scholarship Endowment. The interest from this fund is awarded to students attending Northern State University who have been involved in theater at ACT and NSU, and to students with financial need who are involved in ACT’s Young People’s Theatre program. The fund is administered by ACT. Thank you for considering a contribution to this endowed fund that assists students involved in theater arts while honoring this important figure in ACT’s history. Please direct questions about the scholarship or application process please contact us. Help fund the scholarship Apply for the scholarship Prerequisite requirements to receive scholarship Up to two full-time (12-credit hours) and/or up to two half-time (6-credit hours) scholarships will be awarded annually. Award amounts will be between $250.00 and $500.00 and awarded annually with half of the funds disbursed to the recipients in the fall and half in the spring semester. Onstage experience is not required to be awarded this scholarship. A requirement for receiving and retaining the scholarship for two semesters includes auditioning for and/or working behind-the-scenes for a minimum of one show at ACT, ACT/Young People’s Theatre, or NSU during the year this scholarship is awarded. Tell us about your ACT or ACT/Young People’s Theatre experience, onstage or backstage, previous to the school year the scholarship is awarded. Also tell of your attendance at NSU for the school year this scholarship is awarded. Complete a brief statement regarding your need and eligibility. This statement can be a maximum one page, 12-point type. Also submit a complete resume of your theater experience. List what show, with what theater, what theater experience was gained and onstage (role played) or backstage (stage manager, props, costumes, etc.) duty for each show listed. About the Don Hall Scholarship This endowed scholarship fund was started by friends of Donald H. Hall to honor him as a stalwart theater arts supporter in Aberdeen. He was co-founder of ACT 2, Inc. Without Don there would be no Aberdeen Community Theatre. Northern State University (NSU) and the community, working together, started a theater program in 1979 with students and interested ind ividuals mounting one show each summer session. In 1980, ACT 2, Inc. – doing business as Aberdeen Community Theatre (ACT) – was incorporated as its own 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, but ACT still worked closely with NSU. From 1980 to 1993, ACT’s primary home was NSU’s Johnson Fine Arts Center. ACT acquired the Capitol Theatre in 1993 and moved out of the Johnson Fine Arts Center, but the close relationship with NSU still exists. Young People's Theatre Scholarship Young People's Theatre's mission is to build character and confidence one child at a time. If a family can't afford the YPT tuition, there are scholarships available for those who need help. Find out more about YPT, and download the application for a scholarship! Apply for the scholarship Donate to YPT to support the scholarship

The Capitol Theatre is a beloved venue located in Aberdeen, South Dakota that serves as the home of Aberdeen Community Theatre (ACT). As the only non-profit live community theatre in the city, ACT has been providing high-quality entertainment to local audiences for over 40 years. Aberdeen Community Theatre presents its 45th season in 2025 2025 Season Shows Aberdeen Community Theatre's (ACT) mission is to promote quality theatrical experiences for and by the greater Aberdeen region. We aim to introduce everyone, from youth to senior citizens, to all aspects of quality theater arts - both onstage, backstage, and behind-the-scenes. Our goal is to enhance the lives of our community members and support economic development in the region. To achieve this mission, ACT locally produces and presents live theatrical productions, sponsors touring productions and special events, and offers theater classes and workshops for adults and children. By providing these opportunities, we strive to engage and enrich the lives of all members of our community. Thank you for your patience while we continue to update our website. Auditions for "The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What?" This is the saga of men and women over “a certain age” with divorce on their hands, gravity on their bodies, grandchildren on their... ACT's Young People's Theatre presents "The Lightning Thief the Percy Jackson Musical" "Uncanny Valley" is headed for AACTFest Region V in Iowa! Cast for "The Lighting Thief" ACT and Young People's Theatre present "The Lightning Thief - the Percy Jackson Musical!" Performance dates will be announced soon - keep... CASTING CALL FOR THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and multiple... ACT presents "Uncanny Valley" TICKET INFORMATION: Box office opens for season subscribers February 4 at 10 a.m. Box Office opens February 8 at 10 a.m. for the public.... YOUNG PEOPLE'S THEATRE STAGE COMBAT CLASS Synopsis of the Class: Students will be learning about single-arm sword stage combat. They will explore combat in theater, learn movement... 1 2 3 4 5

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