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. Aberdeen Community Theatre's Young People's Theatre is looking to cast 15-20 students between 6th and 12th grade, 2 adult men, and 1-2 adult women for this mythological rock musical. Opportunities for featured casting in the ensemble. Additional chorus roles to be determined. " The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" auditions will be held in Walker Hall at the Capitol Theatre, 415 S Main St., March 3rd and 4th at 6pm.   No  experience needed. No need to prepare. Tentative show dates: April 9-13 (Depending on volunteer schedules) DIRECTOR - Paige Walth Tiede MUSICAL DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER - Claire Vetter FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER - Zach C. Lopez Scripts available for 48 hours from either the ACT’s office or the K.O. Lee Library. Please note that script are limited and checkout is on a first come, first served basis. Download, fill out, and bring to auditions or email a copy to act@nvc.net . Additional forms available at auditions. FEATURED ROLES: Percy Jackson-Son of Poseidon, a good kid with a teenage temper. Annabeth-Daughter of Athena, smarter than you. Grover-A happy-go-lucky satyr, like a hippie kid with hooves. Luke-Son of Hermes, cool camp counselor. Sally Jackson-Percy’s hard-working mother. Mr. Brunner/Chiron-Wise centaur, part-time Latin teacher. Clarisse-Tough jock girl, daughter of Ares. Mr. D-aka Dionysus, god of wine, snarky camp director Charon-Ferryperson to the Underworld

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. Early Bird (Feb 8-11): $18 Advance (Feb 12-Mar 2): $20 Door (Feb 26-Mar 2): $24 Buy tickets by clicking the link below, in person at Riddle's Jewelry, or by calling (605) 225-2228. PERFORMANCES: Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 2 at 2:30 p.m. CAST: Claire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bethe Martian Julian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris Anderson CREW: Director/Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian T. Schultz Assistant Director/Stage Manager. . . Aysia Eggena Costumer/Props Mistress. . . . . . . . . Dani McQuillen Running Crew/Props. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick Harr Light/Sound Board Operator. . . . . . . . Arlyn Rusche “Uncanny Valley” will be Aberdeen Community Theatre’s first season show at the Capitol Theatre 415 S Main St. and ACT's entry for AACTFest 2025. What is AACTFest? ACT is a member of the American Association of Community Theatres (AACT). During odd-numbered years (2023, 2025, etc.), AACT hosts a play festival called AACTFest, which is comprised of state, regional, and national levels. Our region, Region V, includes seven states: Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Synopsis of the Class: Students will be learning about single-arm sword stage combat. They will explore combat in theater, learn movement techniques with prop weapons, and practice choreography for ACT's YPT production of "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical." Actors who plan to audition for "The Lightning Thief" are strongly encouraged to take this class. When/Where: Monday, February 10th, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, with a tentative make-up day on February 11th, at the Capitol Theatre, 415 S Main St. What to bring: A water bottle and clothes suitable for movement are required. Athletic or leather gloves, paper, and something to write with are encouraged but not required. Cost: $10 per student. Age Range: 6th to 12th grade. Participation: Maximum of 26 students and a minimum of 10 students. Registration deadline is February 3. Registrations will be accepted in the order they are received. If interest exceeds capacity, actors may be put on a wait list. Questions? Call us at (605) 225-2228.

ACT's Mission is to promote quality theatrical experiences for and by the greater Aberdeen region. about us Aberdeen Community Theatre (ACT) is a community theater located in the Capitol Theatre, a renovated 1926 vaudeville/movie house on historic Main Street. The theater provides a range of opportunities for people of all ages to "GET INTO THE ACT" onstage and backstage. ACT's Young People's Theatre program offers theater skills building and enhancement for youth ages seven to seventeen. In addition to the six mainstage production a year, we strive to bring in entertaining traveling show and a variety of festivals. The Capitol Theatre was opened in January 1927 as a French art deco theater. Its marquee was lit for the first time that month and a stage performance called "The Green Hat: A Play with a Punch" was included in the opening ceremonies. This was followed by the theater's first silent film screening, "Kid Boots". The following year, the Capitol was outfitted with a Vita-Phone sound system for the popular "talkies". In the late 1980s, the Capitol Theatre began to wind down as a new duplex theater was being built in Aberdeen. The last movie to play at the Capitol was "Robocop 2" in 1990. In the early 1990s, there was a need for a permanent home for the Aberdeen Community Theatre, which had incorporated in 1980. ACT used any available theater space for their productions until moving permanently into the Capitol Theatre in 1992. The theater was converted from a movie house into a fully functional stage and movie facility. Since then, ongoing renovations and modifications have enhanced the performance space and the theater-going experience. ACT Board & Staff Board and Staff Linda Bartholomew President Kathy Stuck Treasurer Curt Wischmeier Secretary Linda Batteen Member-at-large Barb Evans Member-at-large Barb Magera Member-at-large Guy Trenhaile Member-at-large James L. Walker Artistic Director Emeritus Rory King Legal Counsel Brian T. Schultz Artistic/Managing Director Steven Huber Box Office Manager Paige Walth Tiede Technical Assistant/Facility Coordinator Teresa Levsen Community Relations Claire Vetter Education Coordinator Zach C. Lopez Technical Assistant/Facility Coordinator Dan McQuillen NICOA Trainee/ACT Office Assistant GET IN TOUCH We'd love to hear from you Email Us Call Us Facebook Us Contact Us

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. 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... 2024 Volunteer Party 43nd Volunteer party - 35th Annual ACTie awards 32st Anniversary in Capitol Theatre Aberdeen Community Theatre celebrated a successful... ACT Auditions: "Uncanny Valley" "Uncanny Valley" by Thomas Gibbons. ACT’s entry in the 2025 AACTFest. What is AACTFEST? UNCANNY VALLEY explores the relationship between... Young People's Theatre Auditions: "Harriet the Spy" "Harriet the Spy" by Leslie Brody. Harriet M. Welsch is a spy. In her notebook, she writes down everything she knows about everyone, even... Celebrating the Retirement of James L. Walker Join us in celebrating the remarkable career of James L. Walker by watching the recording of his retirement party, which took place on... 1 2 3 4 5

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