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Together we can make a difference. At First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard we know one of the best investments we can make is supporting the youth of South Dakota and helping them develop into tomorrow’s leaders. We are proud to be a PREMIER Partner for the SDHSAA, which encourages focus, discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship. It’s an investment that will bring back substantial dividends, not only in the lives of these outstanding students, but for the future of our communities as well.
Miles Beacom Dana Dykhouse Dave Rozenboom
President & CEO CEO President
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The South Dakota Army National Guard is very proud to be the military partner of the SDHSAA. The SDHSAA serves the citizens of South Dakota by providing leadership opportunities to our young adults through a wide variety of athletic and fine arts programs. The values instilled by these SDHSAA programs coincide perfectly with the seven Army Values that the Soldiers of the South Dakota Army National Guard live by. The values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage are the fundamentals that our leaders of tomorrow share in common, and the foundation for building up our communities, state, and nation.
Major General Timothy A. Reisch, The Adjutant General—South Dakota National Guard
“TOGETHER WE CAN”
The South Dakota High School Activities Association’s Board of Directors and member schools would like to take this op-portunity to thank the “Corporate Family” for their support of SDHSAA programs and the students we serve.
“Sanford Health supports the SD High School Activities Association co-curricular athletic and fine arts programs because they provide students with life long lessons about the value of their health and wellness as well as dedication, teamwork, sportsmanship, culture, and balance. Together with their teachers, families, and communities, co-curricular activities help ensure our students get the most from their education. The leaders we need in health care and other occupations can shape a better future for us based on their experiences in high school co-curricular events. Sanford Health is pleased to be a spon-sor for them and congratulates all the student participants for their efforts.”
Kelby Krabbenhoft, President and CEO—Sanford Health
Farmers Union Insurance Agency is extremely proud of our commitment to the SDHSAA as Community Partner. This rela-tionship offers us the opportunity to invest in the future success of each and every one of our South Dakota communities. The concepts of team-work, competitiveness, discipline, focus, and sportsmanship are but a few of the life-lessons learned through participation in both athletic and fine arts events. We believe these character traits are instrumental in developing confident and capable young adults.
Jason Wells, Regional Manager Farmers Union Insurance
Billion Automotive proudly supports the South Dakota High School Activities Association. With many athletic and fine arts programs available to everyone, SDHSAA provides countless opportunities for young adults to discover, grow and succeed. Being involved in athletic and fine art programs allows students to experience personal growth and experience life long skills such as: Teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, respect, and good citizenship. We believe these skills are vital to the young people of South Dakota as they lead us into the future of our state.
David H. Billion- President
Billion Automotive
Chairperson Welcome
On behalf of the SDHSAA Board of Directors and the SDHSAA Staff, I welcome you to Brandon Valley for the 2018 One-Act Play event. Interscholastic activities serve as an extension of the classroom and are excellent opportunities to learn life lessons including teamwork, discipline, desire, and dedication. All activities are inherently educational and sup-port the mission of each member school. This state event experience will be a memory that will last a lifetime, so we encourage each of you to enjoy and relish this terrific opportunity. Lastly, take a moment to enjoy the venue, the city, and the fine people putting on this event and don’t be afraid to tell someone thank you for this opportunity. We also would like to take this opportunity to thank all participants, parents, fans, workers, and sponsors for their con-tinued support and for making all SDHSAA interscholastic activities a terrific experience. I am sure that we will witness performances of the highest quality over the course of this state event. Do your best and compete with great enthusiasm and in the spirit of sportsmanship. We wish everyone the best of luck. Bud Postma, Chairman SDHSAA Board of Directors
2018 SDHSAA STATE ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL MASTER SCHEDULE CLASS “AA”, CLASS “A”, AND CLASS “B” PLAYS
THURSDAY MORNING – February 1
7:30 am Begin Registration for All Classes 9:00 Bridgewater-Emery High School Presents: Hamlette 10:00 Sioux Falls Washington High School Presents: Excerpt from Dags: The Drama of Gillian's Pursuit of Romance & Happiness 11:00 Armour High School Presents: How to Kiss a Girl 11:45 Mitchell High School Presents: Juvie
THURSDAY AFTERNOON – February 1
12:30 Highmore-Harrold High School Presents: That's Not How I Remember It 1:15 Huron High School Presents: Our Place 2:00 Hill City High School Presents: Hush 2:45 De Smet High School Presents: O. Henry's "The Cop and the Anthem" 3:30 Watertown High School Presents: Getting By 4:15 Bon Homme High School Presents: A Piece of My Heart 5:00 Deubrook Area High School Presents: Extra Ordinary
THURSDAY EVENING – February 1
6:00 Brookings High School Presents: The Monkey King 6:45 Chamberlain High School Presents: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 7:30 Chester Area High School Presents: The Snow White Variety Show 8:15 Harrisburg High School Presents: Game of Tiaras 9:00 Dakota Valley High School Presents: Property Rites
FRIDAY MORNING – February 2
7:30 am Registration Re-Opens 8:00 Aberdeen Central High School Presents: The Addams Family 8:45 Viborg-Hurley High School Presents: Bad Auditions by Bad Actors 9:30 Rapid City Stevens High School Presents: Locked In 10:15 Milbank High School Presents: Dark Road 11:00 Lemmon High School Presents: 13 Ways to Screw up Your College Interview 11:45 Yankton High School Presents: Failure: A Love Story
FRIDAY AFTERNOON – February 2
12:30 McCook Central High School Presents: Freak 1:15 James Valley Christian High School Presents: All the Bases 2:00 Sioux Falls O’Gorman High School Presents: UG: The Caveman Musical 2:45 Sioux Falls Christian High School Presents: Lettres et Café 3:30 Northwestern High School Presents: Don't Touch That Dial 4:15 Sturgis Brown High School Presents: Nora's Lost 5:00 Stanley County High School Presents: Dark Road
FRIDAY EVENING – February 2
6:00 Timber Lake High School Presents: Superheroes: With Great Power Comes Ordinary Responsibility 6:45 Brandon Valley High School Presents: Peter and the Starcatcher 7:30 Madison High School Presents: Second Samuel 8:15 Montrose High School Presents: BATTLE OF THE FANDOMS: WHO DONE IT? 9:00 Rapid City Central High School Presents: BELFAST, a musical
SATURDAY MORNING – February 3
7:30 am Registration Re-Opens 8:00 Custer High School Presents: Nature's Condition 8:45 Rosholt High School Presents: That's Not How I Remember It 9:30 Spearfish High School Presents: Lockdown 10:15 Sisseton High School Presents: Grief-Struck 11:00 New Underwood High School Presents: Genre 11:45 Douglas High School Presents: Baby
SATURDAY AFTERNOON – February 3
12:30 West Central High School Presents: The Princess Who Lost Her Hair 1:15 Castlewood High School Presents: A Midsummer Night's Dream 2:15 Pierre T.F. Riggs High School Presents: Rope 3:15 Menno High School Presents: The 9 Worst Breakups of All Time 4:15 Sioux Falls Lincoln High School Presents: The Blue Brook Bridge Baptist Women's Bake-Off
AWARDS will be presented as soon as possible after the final play and critiques.
Session I -- Thursday, February 1 - 10:00 a.m.
Sioux Falls Washington High School Presents: Excerpt from Dags: The Drama of Gillian's Pursuit of
Romance & Happiness By: Debra Oswald
Setting: Any Town, USA
Directed By: Julie Bergan Abraham Student Director(s): Stephen Simmons
The Cast Gillian.....Jane Walsh
Bronwyn.....Maddy Morgan Biggles/Tony.....James Cagney
Wendy.....Tatiana Chance Monica.....Reanna Rohrer Derek.....Kirby Kennedy Adam.....David Oberauer
Karen.....Jacey Kulm Lynette.....Lainee Mentzer
HS Girl.....Katie Boyd HS Girl.....Emily Hill
HS Girl/Mom.....Grace Woolf HS Boy/Dad.....Daniel Kelly
The Crew Technical Director…..Jacee Rohlck
Student Director…..Stephen Simmons Lights/Sound…..Maiya Brings Three White Horses
Lights/Sound…..Sarah Sanchez Hair/Makeup…..Ashley Sanchez
Session I -- Thursday, February 1 - 11:45 a.m.
Mitchell High School Presents: Juvie
By: Jerome McDonough Setting: JDC Holding Cell
Directed By: Melissa A. Vatter-Miller
The Cast Pinky.....Lacee Amussen Andrew.....Neythan Ortiz
Jean.....Calli Mah Guard .....Lindsey Voeltz
Skip.....J.D. Brink Carey.....Angela Baker
Sammy, Simms, Inmate.....Ryleigh Christopherson Sunny.....Hannah Hetland Guard.....Natalie McCloud
Hank, Inmate.....Jaeden Krumholz Inmate, Clerk.....Faith Morgan
Ann.....Seemela Novak Jane Doe.....Makayla Coslett
Inmate, Elderly man.....Fae Thompson
The Crew Stage Manager…..Jordan Dierks
Asst. Stage Manager…..Angie Baker Lighting…..Grace Kinder Sound…..Diana Johnson
Props Mistress/Stage Runner…..Victoria Brown Makeup and Costume Mistress…..Jessica Nettinga
Stage Runner…..Karlee Stahl Stage Runner…..Abi Mika
Stage Runner…..Emilie Mike Stage Runner…..Adrionna Long Stage Runner…..Kenyia Larson
Session I -- Thursday, February 1 - 9:00 a.m.
Bridgewater-Emery High School Presents: Hamlette
By: Allison Williams Setting: A castle in Elsinore, Denmark
Directed By: Valerie Marsh
The Cast Actor 1 (Host, Francisco, Queen/King, Referee).....Mercedes Mesman
Actor 5 (Hamlette).....Lindsey Weeldreyer Actor 2 (Horatio, 2nd Player).....Sarah Schultz Actor 3 (Ghost, Polonius).....Zachary Weaver
Actor 4 (Barnardo, Laertes, Ophelia, Player).....Katrina Weber Stagehand.....Sharlene Glanzer
The Crew Taylor Clark, Sharlene Glanzer, Kori Heezen, Cassie Kerkhove
Session I -- Thursday, February 1 - 11:00 a.m.
Armour High School Presents: How to Kiss a Girl
By: Wade Bradford Setting: Mostly blank with small props
Directed By: Sam Ziegler
The Cast Ken.....Connor VanDerWerff Minerva.....Maddie Sparks Cowboy .....Zach Huebner Modern Girl .....Emily Brock
Mom.....Ally Bertram Disco Guy.....Braden Hawley
Mr. Gently.....Grady Harrington Pirate.....Parker Dally
Driver.....Corbin Fuoss Dad.....Dylan VanDerWerff
Steph.....Baylee Gerber Pilgrim.....Gracie Wold
Puritan.....Ashlee Gerber Belle.....Amy Brenner
Jessica.....Emma Bertram
The Crew Bailey Spaans, Brittney Sparks, Hannah Whitney, Kira Porter, Faith
Werkmeister
Session II -- Thursday, February 1 - 1:15 p.m.
Huron High School Presents: Our Place
By: Terry Gabbard Setting: A wooden dock on a lake
Directed By: Molly Perry, Chris Stahly
Student Director(s): Claire Gilbert
The Cast Jake.....Jack Kluth
Holly.....Asia Bindert Anne.....Kendra Paye
Lyle.....Jackson Trandall Beth.....Jasmine Snow
Jonathan.....Jackson Forrest Al.....Sam Gilbert
Brenda.....Jemma Keleher Nicky.....Nathan Farmer
Sherry.....Hei Say Corey.....Reese Uecker
Liberty.....Emerson Mitchell
The Crew Shelby VandenHoek, Katelyn Calkins, Brenden Schlader, Carli Keefe, Spencer Hershmen, William Meyer, Jaden Kinney, Maci Berquist, Nick
Hein, Eh Poh, Frank Hines, Nate Lyons
Session II -- Thursday, February 1 - 2:00 p.m.
Hill City High School Presents: Hush
By: Bryon Christian Setting: Contemporary
Directed By: Bryon Christian & Lori Jones
The Cast Mrs. Danning.....Tori Lind
Kate.....Jessica Welu Audrey.....Jada Bell
Jeremy.....Michael Patton Aaron.....Carter Sandven
Jackie.....Maddy Hohn Kyle.....Hunter Schroeder Justin.....Jaydon Rogers Emily.....Rebecca Cutler
Melissa.....Mercedes Reed
The Crew Brandy Straw
Session II -- Thursday, February 1 - 2:45 p.m.
De Smet High School Presents: O. Henry's "The Cop and the Anthem" By: O. Henry adapted for the stage by Mark Bucci Setting: New York City. Just before winter, 1908.
Directed By: Beth Poppen
Student Director(s): Heidi Petersen
The Cast Lemuel T. Thwackbusher.....Maxwell Poppinga
Head Waitress.....Jordan Rusche Saleslady/Little Girl.....Nikki Berg
Street Cleaner/Man with Umbrella.....Andrew Holland Tough Boy.....Mathew Rusche
Mother.....Michelle Wiese Woman One.....Carly Wiese
Woman Two.....Heidi Petersen Florabelle.....Aria Gruenhagen
Old Lady.....Sydnee Winter Cop(s).....Michael Schipper
The Crew Kami Buchholz, Broden Sullivan-Lesch
Session II -- Thursday, February 1 - 12:30 p.m.
Highmore-Harrold High School Presents: That's Not How I Remember It
By: Don Zolidis Setting: 1985, 1999
Directed By: Jackie & Jay Miller
The Cast Lola.....Brianna Beckler
Barry.....Dylan McDonnell Mom.....Shantay Werdel Dad.....Henry Knippling
Lola's Mom.....Riley Aasby Lola's Dad.....Mark Hague Karl.....Remington Paynter Tricia.....Madison Bollweg
Yann 1.....Thomas Semmler Yann 2.....Peyton McDonnell
Melissa.....Elora Domke Jessica.....Emily Semmler
Waiter.....Colby Rittel Key Master.....Velvet Jessen
Thug 1/Jim.....Shiloa Bale Thug 3.....Brody Leisinger
Thug 2.....Madison Wieseler Nurse 1.....Haley Husted Nurse 2.....Lainey Aasby
child.....Drew Kroeplin
The Crew Kassie Hale, Wendy Sherwood, Kaydence Wentlandt, Coby Aasby
Session II -- Thursday, February 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Watertown High School Presents:
Getting By By: Zach Lopez, Brendon Schulte, and Matthew Sterud
Setting: This is taken place is two worlds: the world of reality and the world of grieving trials.
Directed By: Julia Blashack
Student Director(s): Brendon Schulte, Matthew Sterud
The Cast Uncle Stu.....Marqus McDonnell
Oscar.....Jacob Walker Eric.....Brett Priest
Mom.....Audra Wallenmeyer Dad.....John Grabow
Auntie Em.....Cailie Bruxvoort Ace.....Rachel Holien Daniel.....Zach Lopez
Andy.....Isabelle Thorson Barbara.....Rose Grabow
Ol' Jeff/Grandpa.....Maxwell McDonnell Dempsey.....Hannah Mielitz
The Crew Grace Magstadt, Erika Waxdahl
Session II -- Thursday, February 1 - 4:15 p.m.
Bon Homme High School Presents:
A Piece of My Heart By: Shirley Lauro
Setting: various places before and after the Viet Nam experience
Directed By: Linda Haar; Kellie Pickner Student Director(s): Madi Hall
The Cast Martha .....Brittany Price
Mary Jo .....Elita Eastman Sissy .....Mary Mathews
Whitney .....Samantha Soukup LeeAnn.....Erika Bruna Steele .....Brittany Karge
All the American Men .....Riley Hellmann Musician/guitar.....Zakk Bertrand
Musician/Percussion .....Kody Pickner
The Crew Tanner Carda, Anton Hejna, Lacey Witmeier, Kara Fiedler, Jesselyn
Garness, Mekayla Ray , Maicee Lanphear
Session II -- Thursday, February 1 - 5:00 p.m.
Deubrook Area High School Presents: Extra Ordinary
By: Clint Snyder Setting: set for a cheesy fairytale play
Directed By: Susan Kranz
The Cast Director, Tree 1, Rock 3.....Jacob Arbeiter
Assistant Director, Tree 2, Rock 4.....Cortney Bauman Tree 3, Techie 1.....Nathan Schoenfeld
Rock 2.....Tori Berndt Narrator.....Gloria Koch
Prince, Giant Pair of Scissors, Techie 5.....Cody Peterson Princess, Rock 1, Tree 4, Techie 4.....Jen Malone
Tree 5, Rock 5, Techie 2.....Gabby Blees Tree 6, Rock 6, Techie 3.....Gracie Snyder
The Crew Denton Schwartz, Brock Sheffield
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Session III -- Thursday, February 1 - 6:00 p.m.
Brookings High School Presents: The Monkey King
By: Wu-Chen En, Adapted by Shen Pei Setting: A long long time ago in ancient China
Directed By: Matthew Jacobsen
Student Director(s): Sarah Freyberg, Joey Daly
The Cast Overhear, Bandit 2, Water Imp, Little Monkey.....Anna Schmit Oversee, Bandit 3, Water Imp, Little Monkey.....Breana Nupen
Major Domo, Demon B.....Anna Zhmaka Jade Emperor, Little Monkey.....Bhargav Pokharel
Empress, Demon C.....Jessa Rindels Dragon King, Little Monkey.....Linda Blok
Lord of the Dead, Father, Little Monkey.....Bowen Arnold Sun Wukong.....Olivia Davis
Ancient Sage, Chun-Lan, Demon D.....Yelyzaveta Husyeva Buddha, Old Monkey.....Ethin Christenson
Bodhissattva Guanyin, Golden Fox.....Kelsey Werpy Monk Tang.....Zen Fauth
Bandit 1, Water Imp, Bat.....Carissa Witt Bandit 4, Water Imp, Demon A.....Jemma Pillatzke
Bajie.....Abigayle Davis Sha Seng.....Madalina Cretu White Skeleton.....Lef Linde
The Crew Thomas Reed, Alex Heismeyer, Erin Stover, AJ Hamer, Ry Serrett, Kol-bey Weier, Heather Selleck, Rachel Regalado, Riley Nupen, Lily Palo
Session III -- Thursday, February 1 - 6:45 p.m.
Chamberlain High School Presents: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
By: Based on the Novel by Mark Haddon Adapted by Simon Stephens Setting: Moments and Memories from Christopher’s Journey
Directed By: Trisha Burke and Lynn Herder
Student Director(s): Bailey Mayer, Hayes Miller
The Cast Mrs. Shears; Voice 1.....RaeAnna Lewis
Siobhan.....MiKayla Meyer Christopher.....Ashton Burke
Policeman; Voice 3; Station Policeman; Information; London Police-man.....Breckin Steilen
Duty Sergeant; Voice 2; #40; Mr. Gascoyne; Man Behind Counter; Rog-er .....Tommy Redig
Ed.....Jerrod Waterbury Voice 4; Mr. Wise; Man in the Street; Reverend Peters.....Elvis
Onyekwe Voice 5; Information Girl.....Meya Bohlen
Voice 6; Mrs. Alexander.....Delaney Peterson Judy.....Mariah Koenig
The Crew Izzy Tyrell, JJ Martin, Jamie Pazour, Gracie Swanson, Justin Solberg,
Darynn Burke, Ethan Lein, Katie Steckelberg
Session III -- Thursday, February 1 - 7:30 p.m.
Chester Area High School Presents:
The Snow White Variety Show By: Brian D. Taylor
Setting: Shortly after happily ever after. The TV studio for the show Real Talk with Fairytale Legends
Directed By: Velda Schneider, Jen Nelson
Student Director(s): Avery Schut, Chrissy Masterson
The Cast Announcer.....Elizabeth Selman Heidi Perbole.....Jadon Wages Applause Girl.....Chloe Hass Wordy.....Makayla Overholt
Rowdy.....Ethan Geraets Nerdy.....Lily Kenton
Weepy.....Madi Larson Creepy.....Emma Roling
Bob.....Allison VanEgdom Howdy.....Peyton Brown
Evil Queen.....Hannah Nelson Snow White.....Avery Mersch
Huntsman.....Bayden Schneider Snow White's Mother, Little Red Riding Hood, The Real Snow
White.....Lucy Fods King, Ogre, Hansel, Guard 1.....Colton Foster
Magic Mirror, Sasquatch, Donkey, Prince Charming.....Jaron Sagmoe Rumpelstiltskin, Ghost 4.....Carson Eppard
Big Bad Wolf, Gretel.....Julia Petuker Pacman, Baby Bear.....McKenna Kryger
Ghost 1.....Destyne Larson Ghost 2, Mama Bear.....Bailee Anderson
Ghost 3, Rapunzel, Huntsman's Manager.....Kyler Nilsen T-Rex, Papa Bear.....McKenna Larson
Troll, Igor, Guard 2.....Bailey Kontz
The Crew Logan Hass, Fayth Larson, Kendra Hofeman, Ella Schmidt
Session III -- Thursday, February 1 - 8:15 p.m.
Harrisburg High School Presents: Game of Tiaras
By: Don Zolidis Setting: A Magical Kingdom. Let's call it England. A long, long time ago.
Directed By: Michael Smith, Paige Wright
The Cast Narrator 1.....Kyja Norris
Narrator 2.....Liz Aragon-Smith Narrator 3.....Annika Paulsen
King.....Noah Hovorka Cinderella.....Kailey Bechtold
Belle.....Autumn Spyksma Ellie.....Madeline VanVoorst
Snow White.....Katherine Doubledee Blood Packet Gal.....Evelynn Ducheneaux
Executioner.....Zach Taylor Smeagol.....Grant Tiede
Prince Charming.....Josh Muth Guard 1.....Logan Cotter
Guard 2.....Lexi May Guard 3.....Maddie McElroy
French Prince.....Kyler Bechtold Soldier 1.....Miah Nielson Soldier 2.....Rylin Yerdon
Soldier 3.....Ellysia McElroy Animated Snowman.....Winter VanVeldhuizen
French Soldier 1.....Izabel Reynolds French Soldier 2.....Megan Simonich
French Soldier 3.....Mia Adams Talking Candle Man.....Carter Simonich
Talking Teapot Lady.....Kailey Jucht Dwarf.....Korey Muth
Animal/Crowd.....Noah Green Animal/Crowd.....Zach Hoffman
Animal/Crowd.....Tamila Kosdauletova Animal/Crowd.....Madison Stucky
Animal/Crowd.....Cody VanBerkum Animal/Crowd.....Elena Zulas
The Crew Macie Coleman, Sydney Slouka, Liz Ocegueda, Hannah Abbott, Hailey Reynolds, Parker Brown, Riley Sandvig, Ephanie Davis, Bailee Wescott,
Luke Detert, Bransen Cotter, Courtney Saxlund, Emily Greco, Gabriel Hyatt, Adam Flores, Abbie Versteeg, Madison Rust, Neil Peltier, Libby
Miller
Session III -- Thursday, February 1 - 9:00 p.m.
Dakota Valley High School Presents: Property Rites By: Alan Haehnel
Setting: Modern, Minimal
Directed By: Anna Michaelson, Joey Hartshorn Student Director(s): Miranda Bok
The Cast Kyle MacManus.....Andrew Jensen
Rudy Pushtin.....Taite Heinz Gladys Pushtin.....Colleen Vick Mike Pushtin.....Chase Olsen
Figure 1.....Mason Ferner Figure 2.....Mary Beth Winckler Figure 3.....Courtney Chrystal
Figure 4.....Sam Drury Figure 5.....Logan Martin
Figure 6.....Aaron Gonzalez Figure 7.....Pierce Nichols Figure 8.....Hayli Martinez
Figure 9.....Alex Messersmith Figure 10.....Landry Bowen Figure 11.....Kamy Eriksen Figure 12.....Darrin Zhou
Figure 13.....Sam Madonia Figure 14.....Deena Riley
Figure 15.....Eryn Sandwell Figure 16.....Aidana Jurgens
Brent.....Aidan Vick Leeza.....Sadie Green
Dancer.....Jayda Hermes Dancer.....Raegan Gilliland
Dancer.....Megan Kurtz Dancer.....Kai Jensen
Dancer.....Brady Schroeder
The Crew Jared Messersmith, Dean Deist, Nichole Dial, Chris Jumper, James
VanCleave, Hayley Bland, Lilly Underwood, Nichole Dial, Ashlyn Car-ney, Bailey Jolin, Keaton Hensley, Emma Hannah, Brandon Wagner,
Madi Ferdig, Henry Jensen, Branden Butler, Sera Hasnan, Larry Dooley, Eric Brown, Nancy Seeman—Choreography, Alycn Vance—Makeup,
Dale Hartshorn—Set, Susan Almjeld—Vocals
Session IV -- Friday, February 2 - 8:00 a.m.
Aberdeen Central High School Presents: The Addams Family
By: Book by Marshall Brickman and Rich Elice, Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Setting: Central Park, NYC
Directed By: Roger McCafferty, Tiffany Straley
The Cast Gomez Addams.....Briggs Tople
Morticia Addams.....Symmone Gauer Wednesday Addams.....Claire Vetter
Uncle Fester.....Jacob Smilloff Pugsley Addams.....Jacob Usselman Grandma Addams.....Zoe Douglas
Lurch.....Tanner Pietz Lucas Beineke.....Eric Jacobsen
Alice Beineke.....Hannah Johnson Mal Beineke.....Rawley Moore
Ancestor.....Hannah Hovel Ancestor.....Faith Crissman Ancestor .....Luke Reierson
Ancestor.....Deryn Lewis Ancestor.....Peyton Johnson
Ancestor.....Callie Levell Ancestor.....Tucker Morgart Ancestor.....Austin Kingsriter
Ancestor .....Jayde Gauer Ancestor .....Caitlyn Hauck Ancestor.....James Johnson
The Crew Helen Murray, Greta Maier, Julia Orr, Meara Shairsky
Session IV -- Friday, February 2 - 9:30 a.m.
Rapid City Stevens High School Presents: Locked In
By: Jane and Jim Jeffries Setting: Private Hospital Room
Directed By: Angela Phillips
Student Director(s): Kady Nankivel, Dorian Maier
The Cast Grace.....Shayna Bradford
Grace 2.....Ryanna Nankivel Martha.....Alie Martin
Dr. Boatman.....Spencer Christensen Percy Niobe.....Noah Lytle Jane.....Lenora McCraw Doug.....Hunter Kahler
John Tante.....Carson Schwalbe
The Crew Jordan Hagel, Hunter Hahn, Charlize Mertes, Matt Mundt, Randi
Eggum, Delaney Nelson, Libby Iverson, Danielle Konechne, Marina Mikkelsen, Austin Hufstetler, Elijah Telkamp
Session IV -- Friday, February 2 - 10:15 a.m.
Milbank High School Presents: Dark Road
By: Laura Lundgren Smith Setting: A holding cell, a home, a concentration camp
Directed By: Holly Hilbrands
Student Director(s): Joe Harstad, Taylor Bray
The Cast Protester.....Lars Andersen Protester.....Aiden Boerger Protester.....Andrew Falk Protester.....Yami Arano Protester.....Tori Hooth
Protester.....Eric Van Sambeek Protester.....Joe Harstad Protester.....Logan Meyer Greta.....Kassidy Wellnitz
Guard.....Ben Harstad Daimler.....Shawn Stemsrud
Lise.....Hope Osborn Commandant.....Tanner Kettwig
Marga.....Caitlin Kroemer Ingrid.....Kellie Christians Prisoner 1.....Heidi Capp
Prisoner 2.....Devon Balling Prisoner 3.....Sara Capp
Prisoner 4.....Catrina Janitschke Girl.....Peyton Wiese
Doctor.....Alex Popowski Observer.....Nathan Loutsch Woman 1.....Sadie Holland Woman 2.....Rhianna Folk
Woman 3.....Rebecca Loehrer
The Crew Landon Brown, Keaton Hagen
Session IV -- Friday, February 2 - 11:00 a.m.
Lemmon High School Presents:
13 Ways to Screw up Your College Interview By: Ian McWethy
Setting: The present
Directed By: Jenny Dirk Student Director(s): Abby Flatmoe
The Cast Interviewer 1, Melvin.....Jake Ellison
Interviewer 2.....Macyn Flatmoe Hannah, Becky.....Sierra Sattler
Lily.....Sage Peterson Maria, Eve.....Jasmine Styles
Brett.....Dillon Reede Kimberly.....Jade Witt
Producer.....Ronny Nehl Kelly.....Alena Mollman Steff.....Taylor Drayton
Elizabeth.....Camryn Shockley Magician.....Kaitlyn McCartney
Emily.....Jessica Colville
The Crew Aubrey Weishaar
Session IV -- Friday, February 2 - 8:45 a.m.
Viborg-Hurley High School Presents: Bad Auditions by Bad Actors
By: Ian McWethy Setting: Casting room of a community theaterfff
Directed By: Marlys Jensen
Student Director(s): Kaylee Kropuenske
The Cast Casting Director.....Liz Benavente
Rodger.....Patrick Simonsen Melissa.....Holly Richards
Coach.....Shane Andersen Joe.....Cole VanBallegooyn Josie.....Kaylee Kropuenske
Marie.....Cassidy Sayler Martin.....Carter Jahnig
Catherine.....Skyler Kludt Meg.....Tori Hansen
Charlize.....Kasandra Knutson Agent.....Madison Hansen Josh.....Gentry Wetering
Ella.....Delane Wobig Amy.....Shania Knutson
The Crew Brittney Nelsen
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Session IV -- Friday, February 2 - 11:45 a.m.
Yankton High School Presents: Failure: A Love Story
By: Philip Dawkins Setting: Chicago
Directed By: Keith Goeden/Pam Kallis
Student Director(s): Kay Wagner
The Cast Mortimer Mortimer.....Sky Nockels
Nelly Fail.....Reagan Kolberg Jenny June Fail.....Taylor Wesseln
Gertrude Fail.....Tori Cass John N. Fail.....Miguel Tejero
Mae.....Claire Kouri Moses.....Cassidy Johnson
Dog.....Nick Harris December.....Zoie Lee Marcotte
Chorus.....Sarah Pedersen Chorus.....Jackie Holman
Chorus.....Ellie Clark Gramaphone.....Maddie Smith
Chorus.....Oliver Dickman Chorus.....Zayne King Chorus.....Lilly Purzol
Chorus.....Cody Crisman Chorus.....Jaden Pearson
The Crew Peter Upton, Joe Hebda, Cece Kouri, Levi Zimmerman, Sam Slowey,
Brock Hawkins
Session V -- Friday, February 2 - 12:30 p.m.
McCook Central High School Presents: Freak
By: Angela Hill Setting: Circus Sideshow
Directed By: Chelsea Anderson
The Cast Sissy.....McKenzie Schmeichel
Bella.....Alexis Nagy Damien.....Junior Thu Lilly.....Leslie Kolbeck
Twyla.....Cassandra Kenobbie Benny.....Kyle Butzke
Flora.....Caitlynn McGregor Fauna.....Natalie Gottlob
Kitty.....Christian Westhoff Monique.....Haylee Ecklein
Max.....Ryker Seamer Billy, Squeaky.....Hunter Schmeichel
Clown 1.....Angelina Krempges Clown 2…..Abby Blagg
Clown 3.....Rachel Schallenkamp Esmeralda.....Brekin Dennis
Vivian.....Paisley Godfrey It.....Kayle Lauck
Voice.....Samantha Hidalgo
The Crew Rachel Muth, Nicole Sabers, Phoebe Kaffar
Session V -- Friday, February 2 - 1:15 p.m.
James Valley Christian High School Presents: All the Bases By: Alan Haehnel
Setting: The Present
Directed By: Kathy Hofer, Jill Mendel
The Cast Peter.....Jaime O'Neill Holly.....Emily Wedel
Delia.....Blake Mendel Zack.....Mitchell Wipf
Checker.....Matthew Krogstad Mary.....Angelina Zuccaro Dylan.....Michael Simonds
Abby.....Marissa Brondsema Kaitlyn.....Madison Aughenbaugh
Sarah.....Julia Blom Hannah.....Katrina Baltzer Jane.....AbbyRose Miller Dawn.....Keziah Appel
The Crew Justin Gross, William Waldner, Zane Zuccaro
Session V -- Friday, February 2 - 2:00 p.m.
Sioux Falls O'Gorman High School Presents: UG: The Caveman Musical
By: Jim Geoghan, Rick Rhodes, and Vivian Rhodes Setting: A Cave: Long, long ago.
Directed By: Ms. Teresa Fester, Mr. Kevin Humke, and Ms. Meredith
Molseed Student Director(s): Daniel Kooima, Marvin Moser, and Zoe Matheson
The Cast Rock of Ages Band: Drums/ Narrator.....Bennett Anderson
Rock of Ages Band: Piano.....Aiden Diedrich Rock of Ages Band: Guitar.....Nicholas Maxwell
Ug.....John Walker Arg/Ensemble.....Adam Catangui
Bandala/ Ensemble.....Gabby Sudenga Tatata/ Ensemble.....Carli Tomac
Ig/ Ensemble.....Caryn Piatt Bob/ Ensemble.....David Berman
Chief Oolooki/ Ensemble.....Gerrit Heyer Fatalataba/ Ensemble.....Anthony Reiland
Ensemble.....Cecilia Gillen Ensemble.....Channing Bentz
Ensemble.....Seth Hart Ensemble.....Teresa Kayser Ensemble.....Michael Kovash
Ensemble.....Gabe Dally Ensemble.....Maggie Lynch Ensemble.....Luke Humke
Ensemble.....Emily Kassing Ensemble.....Mattie Schreck Ensemble.....Miles Cowan Ensemble.....Rima Jamous Ensemble.....Tory Bjorkman Ensemble.....Scott Shlanta Ensemble.....Mary Wilka
Ensemble.....Elli Richardson Ensemble.....Julia Baker
The Crew Jennifer Kroon-Nelson, Dominic Arnett, Nathan Angerhofer, John Brule, Sophia Cinco, Joy Dahle, Colton Masloski, Ali North, Anita Schulte, Joe
Shlanta, Elaina Wegleitner, Dean Workman, Carter Gordon, Miles Hagen
Session V -- Friday, February 2 - 2:45 p.m.
Sioux Falls Christian High School Presents: Lettres et Cafe
By: Abby Day Setting: Summer of 1946. France. Two years after Paris was liberated
from the Nazis Occupation.
Directed By: Matthew Groen
The Cast Evalyn Morand.....Liana Johnson Seymour Castel.....Jordan Holthe Lilli Lebrun.....Autumn Mortenson Prunilla Motte.....Mackenzie Todd
Picasso.....Daniel Strand Sylvester Leblanc IV.....Damon Pater
Waiter.....Bryce Enger Joan.....Katie Schultz
Chorus.....Carolyn Rayhons Chorus.....Kassidy Van Surksum
Chorus.....Kaylee Brouwer Chorus.....Anna DeYoung
Chorus.....Lauren Tousignant Chorus.....Micah Wimmer
Chorus…..Jack Gilley
The Crew Lydia Ackerman, Amy Harr, Lauren Tousignant, Mackenzie Todd, Madi-
son Almquist
Session V -- Friday, February 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Northwestern High School Presents: Don't Touch That Dial
By: Samara Siskind Setting: Living room
Directed By: Jolinda Finley
The Cast Sally.....Sadie Vander Wal
Charlie.....Mitchell Vander Wal Mom/Contestant2/Alexis/Julie/Gwen.....Moira Duncan
Butch/Dr. Weaver/Sarge.....Zach Toennies Rod Serling/Regis Philbin/Mulder/Biff/Chris.....Ezekiel Duncan
Max.....Hailie Stuck Contestant1/Dominique/Rachel/Judge Judy/Helene/Paula.....Megan Hei-
denreich Carla Kronkite/Krystal/Ruthie/Kelly Jo.....Bailey Heim
Tara Walters/Amaya/Brooke.....Samantha Olson Scully/Trista.....Sam Rush
Eric/Dr. Lewis/Dad/Randy.....Cody Rausch Puck/Captain.....McKlay Pettigrew Dr. Carter/Simon.....Ethan Walter
The Crew Jackson Mielke, Jackson Weideman, Tyler Braun
Session V -- Friday, February 2 - 4:15 p.m.
Sturgis Brown High School Presents: Nora's Lost
By: Alan Haehnel Setting: Nursing Home, Living Room, and Nora's memories
Directed By: Tyler Murphy
Student Director(s): Abbie Barker
The Cast Nora.....Tayghen McGrath
Gene.....Levi O'Dell Martha.....Rileigh Kronmiller Robin.....Delainey Kronmiller
Mark.....Wyatt Engbrecht Nurse/Jack.....Keith Grant
Young Martha.....Josie Kaufman Young Nora.....Mairen McGrath
Bill.....Layne Matthew Death/Voice 1.....Zaiyrr Johnson-Landoll
Darcy.....Jillian Beck Mary.....Elise Christian
Karen/Nancy.....Kaitlin Gill Lilac.....Tiah McKaben
Doctor.....Courtney Sulzbach Chaplain/Preacher.....Clancy Phinney
Army Officer/Police Officer.....Owen Hoops Searcher 1.....Eden Schone
Searcher 3.....Skye Grenstiner Voice 2.....Sarissa Keli'i Voice 3.....Claire Hilton
Voice 4.....Shanyah Johnson-Landoll Voice 5.....Kailee Kirk
The Crew Mikayla Schmits , Allie Schmits , Cael Phinney , Kassidy Rohrbauck
Session V -- Friday, February 2 - 5:00 p.m.
Stanley County High School Presents:
Dark Road By: Laura Lundgren Smith
Setting: Germany
Directed By: Jennifer Milliken, Shirley Swanson
The Cast Greta.....Abigail Arhart
Daimler.....Kade VanDusseldorp Lise.....Brittany Pillen
Guard.....Dakoda Stevens Crowd.....Trace Newbold
Crowd.....Trey Stroup Crowd.....Dustin Waldron Crowd.....Shaylee Tople
Overseeer.....Talisa Smith Marga.....Ella Hand
Ingrid.....Jayda Boxley Prisoner 1/Woman 1/Girl.....Katelynn VanDusseldorp
Prisoner 2/Woman 2.....Shantay Waldron Prisoner 3/Woman 3.....Amy Johnson
Prisoner 4/Woman 4.....Kaylie Rathbun Doctor.....Will Spangenberg
Observer.....Madison Serbousek
The Crew Brody Wilson, Liz Duffy, Kate Spangenberg
Session VI -- Friday, February 2 - 6:00 p.m.
Timber Lake High School Presents: Superheroes: With Great Power Comes Ordinary Re-
sponsibility By: Ian McWethy
Setting: Modern day city
Directed By: Heather Kraft, Julie Barnica
The Cast Black Widow.....Elsie DuBray
Clark/Superman, Hulk.....Jakways Mendoza Batman.....Cody Marshall
Wonder Woman.....Callie Schaffer Woman, Yorma.....Sarah Barnica
Robin.....Alex Peterson Jimmy, Tucker.....Garrett Hunter
Intern.....Miranda Hulm Orin/Aquaman.....Bergen Marshall Spiderman.....Johnathan Boysen Nelly, Mia, Bobbi.....Allison Gross
Storm, Brittany.....Olivia Linderman Ulma, Tommi, Teen 1.....Mckenzie Beyer
Ventnor, Tina.....Jimi Hulm Felicia, Fan, Super Fan 2.....Stormi Hulm
Teen, Penelope, Super Fan 3.....Mersedes Rough Surface Boss, Teen 2, Super Fan 1.....Tia Labeau
Manager, Garth, Green Lantern .....Nate Schaffer
The Crew GJ Castaneda, Micaela Hulm, Aspyn Lamb, Tyler Hintz
Session VI -- Friday, February 2 - 6:45 p.m.
Brandon Valley High School Presents: Peter and the Starcatcher
By: Rick Elice; Novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson Setting: The Wasp, The Neverland, Mollusk Island
Directed By: Melanie Sittig and Brian Hardie
Student Director(s): Jordyn Christensen, Abby Christensen, Victoria Rise
The Cast Peter.....Anthony Klinner Molly.....Isabelle DeWitt Stache.....Jonas Kulzer Smee.....Brayden Harris
Lord Aster.....Jimmy Hoffmann Mrs. Bumbrake.....Kianna Thelen
Alf.....Mack Johnson Prentiss.....Kayden Hoeke
Ted.....George Kellogg Slank.....Nick Moeller
Teacher.....Sierra Rima Fighting Prawn.....Nathan Holm Hawking Clam.....Kelsey Frost Ensemble.....Angel Betanzo Ensemble.....Ally Boerhave Ensemble.....Hannah Frost Ensemble.....Emily Hensley
Ensemble.....Abbey Jacobsen Ensemble.....Olivia Kern
Ensemble.....Jayden King Ensemble…..Maryn Duncanson
Ensemble…..Mackenzie Hochhalter Ensemble…..Kira Van Roekel
Ensemble…..Ross Oren Ensemble…..Garrett Lien Ensemble…..Tucker Trout
Ensemble…..Jordyn Christensen Ensemble…..Abby Christensen
Ensemble…..Victoria Rise
The Crew Malory Lacey, Freya Gayken, Maryn Duncanson, Sydnee Pottebaum,
Mackenzie Hochhalter, Annika Potratz, Morrigan Crapser, Theresa Aaseng, Kira Van Roekel, Ross Oren, Jordynn Schumacher, Belle Evans,
Garrett Lien, Garret Stellinga, Tucker Trout, Ethan Wright
Session VI -- Friday, February 2 - 7:30 p.m.
Madison High School Presents: Second Samuel By: Pamela Parker
Setting: The small town of Second Samuel, Georgia, the late 1940s
Directed By: Director Anne Elisa Brown, Technical Director Dawn Wiebers Student Director(s): Emily Knuths, Avery Mechels
The Cast B Flat.....Caroline Graham Frisky.....Kaden Krusemark
US.....Ailin Montgomery Mansel.....Oliver Jankord Mr. Mozel.....Sam Bloom Omaha.....Carlie Terrall
Jimmy Deeanne.....Emma Brandenburger Ruby.....Hannah LeMair
Marcela.....Madison Pauli Doc.....September Johnson
June.....Isaac Meyer Ensemble.....Peyton Bern Ensemble.....Amy Hopf
Ensemble.....Emma Kruger
The Crew Breanna Stout, Sahara VanTassel, Olivia Comes, Claire Boyko, Isaiah
Klockman, Lily Wolf
Session VI -- Friday, February 2 - 8:15 p.m.
Montrose High School Presents: BATTLE OF THE FANDOMS: WHO DONE IT?
By: Chelsea Kruse Setting: South Dakota Comic Con
Directed By: Chelsea Kruse
Student Director(s): Genna Catrett, Jeanie Serbousek
The Cast Harper.....Maddie Cheever Sam Hill.....Jake Cheever Jimmy.....Jayden Flannery
Jean.....Maleah Gordon Paisley.....Sammy Behrens Charlotte.....Denna Dunn
Melanie.....Emma Johnson Chloe.....Haylie Tysdal
Leah.....McKenzie Schwans Zoe.....Cyrene Paulsen
Rebecca.....Harley Ihnen Mia Done.....Kyliee Dunn Bella.....Ellie Cleveland
Faith.....Courtney Vander Woude Lucy.....Sarah Kipp Violet.....Elise Oteri
Anna.....Grace Reynolds
The Crew Dylan Paulsen, Masen Reynolds, Bailey Katzer, Garrett Miles, Ruby
Hoiten, Natalie Grocott
Session VI -- Friday, February 2 - 9:00 p.m.
Rapid City Central High School Presents: BELFAST, a musical
By: Justin Speck, Joey Lore and Cast Setting: Belfast, and other locations in Northern Ireland and England
Directed By: Justin Speck and Joey Lore
Student Director(s): Emily Toms, Caden Lefler
The Cast The Woman at the Wall…..Rose Lamoureaux Priest/Hume/Attorney/Doherty…..Riley Riggs
Finn/McGuinness/Band (cello)…..Albert Williams Jamie/Connor/Band (drums)…..Christopher Schilling Barkeep/Paisley/British Officer 1…..Stephen DeWitt
Krya/Betha/Protester…..Remington Redetzke Quinn/Dockworker/Funeral Marcher…..Mitchell Emory
Marcus/Heath/Dockworker/Funeral Marcher…..Kayleb Twomey Aileen/Talin/Protester…..Emily Washington
Regan/Evelyn/Protester…..Olivia Perli Murphy/Protester…..Lex Kuske
Fergus/Child/Band (guitar).....Joseph Robles Fallon/Mother/Protester…..Shelbi Blankartz
Peader/Dockworker/Cop/British Officer 2…..Trent Counsellor Rouri/IRA Member/Judge/Cop/Band (drums).....Jhet Birchem
Faulkner/Liam/Band (trapset).....Adam Jerzak Adams/Duddy/Marcher/Band (violin, guitar, mandolin).....Tyler Weddle
Cahill/Band (bass & accordion).....Nic Benson Advisor/Dockworker/Cop/IRA Member/Student…..Aaron Iverson
McKenna/Student/Protester…..Emma Petermann Mary/Wife/Student/Protester…..Mary Duncan
Dani/Student/Protester…..Madison Quade Kaleb/Husband/Band (piano).....Kaleb Wilkening
Mother/Student/Immigrant/Protester…..Leah Anderson Student/Protester/IRA Member/Band (percussion).....Izabelle Quilt
Student/Protester…..Trinity Morrison Student/Protester…..Caitlyn Riggs
Student/Protester…..Gretchen Lindenberg
The Crew Ayden Whitney, Eli Oyler, Hayden Kaleda, Trevor Bradford, Nathan Tipp-
man, Mackinzie Handley, Carson Levin, Jon Bader, Rene Crandall
Session VII -- Saturday, February 3 - 8:00 a.m.
Custer High School Presents: Nature's Condition
By: Kevin Plooster Setting: The ever-changing planet Earth
Directed By: Susan Bowen, Jesse Hamer, Michaela Doyle
The Cast Boy.....Logan Block
Girl.....Haleigh Bebbington Ensemble #1/ Temptation/ Snake.....Lizzie Anderson
Ensemble # 2/ Pride .....Ben Wahlstrom Ensemble # 3/ Greed.....Ember Fluck
Ensemble # 4/ Sloth.....Taylor VanDerSys Ensemble # 5/ Wrath.....Danny Nelson
Ensemble # 6/ Gluttony .....Nathan Steele Ensemble # 7 Envy.....Lily Fridell
Ensemble # 8/ Lust.....Kori Teasley Ensemble # 9/ Mother .....Anna Marie Riner
Ensemble # 10/ Father.....Justus Kramer
The Crew Jasper Watland, Hanna Honors, Sam Nelson , Cori Philips , Mariah Ker-
sey, Jon Anker
Session VII -- Saturday, February 3 - 9:30 a.m.
Spearfish High School Presents: Lockdown
By: Douglas Craven Setting: Classroom, 21st century
Directed By: Cynthia Scherer, Brenna Meyer
The Cast Chelsea.....Caitlin Covell
PA Secretary (voice recorded) & Grade 9 Student.....Carmen Dias Sarah.....Trinity Dietrich Tyler.....Chase Huseby
Teacher.....Taylor Niehaus Adam.....Jay Sayler Phil.....Will Sayler
Mark.....Justin Schultz Liz.....Lindsey Woods
The Crew Matt Spear, Matt Waters, Angelina Herrmann, Tessa Haag
Session VII -- Saturday, February 3 - 10:15 a.m.
Sisseton High School Presents: Grief-Struck By: J.J. Jonas
Setting: A Hospital Room
Directed By: Sharon Prendergast
The Cast Jamie.....Olivia Heinecke
The Crew
Session VII -- Saturday, February 3 - 11:00 a.m.
New Underwood High School Presents: Genre
By: Wade Bradford
Directed By: JLynn Bear
The Cast Narrator.....Ragan Luthy
Princess.....Cerington Jones Mama Bear.....Taylin Montague
Papa Bear.....Caleb Hodo Baby Bear.....Radley Reichert
Goldilocks.....Grace Brose
The Crew Justin Bale, Jaden Crowser
Session VII -- Saturday, February 3 - 8:45 a.m.
Rosholt High School Presents: That's Not How I Remember It
By: Don Zolidis Setting: 1986
Directed By: David Brandell & Kim Davidson
The Cast Mom (a.k.a. Lola).....Alyssa Lewis
Dad (a.k.a. Barry).....Cody Guy Lola.....Mollie Anderson
Barry.....Erik Braley Lola's Mom.....Kymberlea Braun
Lola's Dad.....TJ Pipgras Karl.....Jacob Braun
Yann.....KD Davidson Yann 2.....KD Davidson Tricia.....Marilyn Lewis
Melissa.....Sterling McGuire Jessica.....Linnea Braley
Waiter.....Abel Perry Thug 1.....Linnea Braley Thug 2.....Vanessa Klein Thug 3.....Ayden Ochs
Thug 4.....Rylee Rogalski Partygoer 1.....Ayden Ochs
Partygoer 2.....Sterling McGuire
The Crew Josh Quatier, Kody Pohl, Kendra Guy, Abel Perry
Session VIII -- Saturday, February 3 - 12:30 p.m.
West Central High School Presents: The Princess Who Lost Her Hair
By: Jeremy Kisling, based on the story by Tololwa Mollel Setting: African valley below Mt. Kenya, where anything is possible
Directed By: Kimberly Marcell
Student Director(s): Kyra McMillin
The Cast Muoma.....Charlie Berg
Bird / Narrator.....Julia Ebbinga Mutu.....Lucas Vortherms
Princess Kalendi.....Kassandra Gooley Flower / Villager.....Abby Nielsen Mouse / Villager.....Emma DeCou Ant / Villager.....Katrina Winstead
Ant / Villager.....Dana Voss Ant / Villager.....Eli McMahon
Percussionist 1.....Cian McMillin Percussionist 2.....Bruce Shannon
Percussionist 5.....Abby Fraas Percussionist 6.....Lilly Purintun
The Crew Sarah Chmelar, Katelynn Urness, Hailey Galpin, Nick Walstead, Bess
Golden, Cassia Olson, Jillian Tulin, Evie Golden
Session VIII -- Saturday, February 3 - 1:15 p.m.
Castlewood High School Presents: A Midsummer Night's Dream
By: William Shakespeare (Adapted by Jennifer & Adam Rudebusch) Setting: Various places in and near Athens, Georgia (Eve of Duke The-
seus and Hyppolyta’s wedding, c. 1932)
Directed By: Jennifer & Adam Rudebusch
The Cast Hippolyta, fiancé of Theseus/Titania, Queen of the Fairies.....Mickaela
Boyd Theseus, Duke of Athens/Oberon, King of the Fairies.....Aric Cordell
Egeus, father of Hermia.....Hannah Mickey Lysander, in love with Hermia.....Andrew Greene
Demetrius, also in love with Hermia.....Zach Dufek Hermia, in love with Lysander.....Layce Kooima
Helena, in love with Demetrius.....Lauren Zimney Peter Quince, carpenter and director of the mechanicals.....Julie Fischer
Nick Bottom, weaver and over-eager local actor who plays Pyra-mus.....Jakeb Hunter
Francis Flute, bellows-mender who plays Thisbe.....Spencer Boner Robin Starveling, a tailor.....Grace Cordell
Tom Snout, a tinker.....Logan Ries a joiner who plays a Lion.....Booker Schooley
Puck, or Robin Goodfellow, mischievous servant of Oberon.....Kristin Schwartz
First Fairy, Peasblossom.....Olivia Akin Second Fairy, Cobweb.....Brianna Zimney
Third Fairy, Mustardseed.....Alexzaria Flisrand
The Crew Tanner Hanson, James Mickey, Justin Heyn, Grace DeWall, Anna Flisrand, Kendra Rowe, Brody Popham, Ashley Shepherd, Sierra
Schofield
Session VII -- Saturday, February 3 - 11:45 a.m.
Douglas High School Presents: Baby
By: Conrad Davidson Setting: Hospital and Home
Directed By: Kevin Plooster, Rebecca Harris, Anna Vaughn
The Cast Ensemble.....Jayden Palmer
Ensemble.....Anthony Herrera Ensemble.....Britney Peel
Ensemble..... Sarah Vinson Baby.....Alissa Wieman Coach.....Jace Canaan
Timekeeper.....Skylar Archer Mommy.....Seraphim Huetson
Daddy.....Josh Hauf Doctor.....Kyler Hegel
Grandma.....Gulietta McDaniel Grandpa.....Gage Long Auntie.....Tierra Flesner Unc.....Taran Plooster
Babysitter.....Ria Gualano Boyfriend.....Austin Hayes
The Crew Bethanie Brocar, Sam Kenoyer, Cody Proffit, Nathan Rasmussen, Cait-
lyn Regel, Lynde Tito
Session VIII -- Saturday, February 3 - 4:15 p.m.
Sioux Falls Lincoln High School Presents: The Blue Brook Bridge Baptist Women's Bake-Off
By: Lance DeRoos and Cast Setting: Blue Brook Bridge Baptist Fellowship Hall--Present Day
Directed By: Lance DeRoos Lori Dahlquist
Student Director(s): Grace Gordon
The Cast Dotty "Dot" Perkins.....Maddie Paul Norman Andrews.....Jacob Forster
Wayne Wise.....Court Anderson Bradford Newman.....Tristan Hier
Adam Hopkins.....Ryan Olson Vivian Freeman.....Danielle Koang
Arnie Underwood.....Charlie Ellingson Doris Wise.....Raena Brendtro
Gladys Lynch.....Cat Paul Luella Sherman.....Makhiya Highstrom
Faith Hopkins.....Ella Olsen Abigail Hopkins (Voice).....Taya Freeman Rev. Harvey Holloway.....Dylan Antaya
Melissa Holloway.....Ceil Stoll Emmett Porter.....Matthew Frohwein
The Crew Richard Dennis, JD Folsland, Cash Lapour, Hunter Olesen, Zane Ross, Ben Scaturro, Aiden Schramm, Gage Sigl, Jesse Snow, Kieran Swart,
Suzi Fitterer
Session VIII -- Saturday, February 3 - 2:15 p.m.
Pierre T.F. Riggs High School Presents: Rope
By: Patrick Hamilton Setting: 1920s Apartment
Directed By: Ashley Boone
Student Director(s): Nancy Li
The Cast Brandon.....Tim Walsh
Granillo.....Thomas Vetsch Sabot.....Melinda Clements
Raglan.....Dustyn Klave Leila.....Jordan Morley
Sir Johnstone.....Davis Anderson Mrs. Debenham.....Claire Mohr
Rupert.....Judah McKinley
The Crew Morgan Reiser, Tessa Putzier, Hannah Gates, Mesa Winder, Arden
Koenecke, Blake Jones, Jack Ferris, Kayla Peplinski, Sarah Hancock, Anya Jones, Josie Munson, Owen Bremser
Session VIII -- Saturday, February 3 - 3:15 p.m.
Menno High School Presents: The 9 Worst Breakups of All Time
By: Ian McWethy Setting: Various places and time periods
Directed By: Betsy Knodel and Kay Smidt
The Cast Katie.....Paige Heckenlaible
Billy/Chesterfield.....Logan Klaudt Eve.....Hailey Fergen
Tina.....Carly Herrboldt Teddy.....Kyle Kyriss
Waitress 1.....Adrian Nusz Betty.....Kia Ahalt
Calvin/Charlie/Extra.....Aidan Friesen Denny's Manager.....Devin Rich
Rah.....Breanna Mehlhaf Ug/Extra.....Dawson Ulmer
Eli.....Brady Fergen Emcee/Backup Singer.....Eisley Sayler
Jennifer/Backup Singer.....Anadia Gibson Louis.....Brandon Ahalt Mandy.....Hilaray Wade
Mandy Flappersmill.....Jaedyn Oplinger Alarmist Girl.....Paige Dyk
Julie.....Tess Oplinger Tyler.....Kyle Munkvold
Bill/Extra.....Hunter Haberman Wilma.....Kiara Nusz
Waitress 2.....Madelyn Heckenlaible Guy.....Caden Fischer
Young Eve.....Ashton Vaith Extra/Backup Singer.....Victoria Lehr
Extra/Backup Singer.....Jordan Fischer Extra/Backup Singer.....Trinity Kocourek Extra/Backup Singer.....Carol Johnson
The Crew Hunter Huber, Craig Schaeffer, Sydney Simon, Abby Fischer, Avery Han-
del, Grant Handel
Distinguished Service Awards 2017-2018
Kim Bartling graduated from Garretson High School, South Dakota State University and the University of South Dakota.
Kim is currently the Film Professor for USD, owner of Creative Con-sulting, and owner and director of Ephemeral Productions. She previ-ously taught English and Speech, Coached Oral Interpretation and Di-rected Theatre at Arlington, Brookings, Brandon Valley and Sioux Falls O’Gorman. For the past 20 years, she has served as a judge for the SDHSAA Oral Interpretation and One-Act Play Regional Contests and the State Festivals.
Kim’s honors include the University of Sioux Falls Teaching Honor Award, South Dakota National Federation Interscholastic Speech and
Debate Association Outstanding Speech and Debate Educator Award – State Recipient, The National Federation Interscholastic Speech and Debate Association Outstanding Speech and Debate Educator Award – National Selection (only 19 individuals were hon-ored from the 50 states), Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Playwright Finalist, Washington, DC, Speech Communication Association of South Dakota Young Speech Teacher of the Year, and Who’s Who of High School Teachers.
Kim has served in numerous capacities with the following organization and boards includ-ing Washington Pavilion of Arts and Sciences, Sioux Falls Orpheum Theatre, Sioux Falls Film Society, Prairie Repertory Theatre, St. Francis House, Ground Works-Midwest, and Sioux Empire Arts Council.
Kim currently lives in Sioux Falls with her husband, Dick. She has 3 children and one granddaughter.
Kevin Brick graduated from Sioux Falls O’Gorman High School and Augustana University.
After years of participating in Speech and Drama activities as a coach, Kevin was asked to judge at the State Interp Festival in 2001. In the years since, he has judged at 16 State Interp Festivals and three State One Act Festivals. He has also hosted five State One Act Festivals.
Kevin has been the technical and activities director for over 150 high school productions. He has been an assistant Speech and In-terp coach for ten years and since 1999 has staged and produced over 50 events each year in the PAC.
In 2015 Kevin received the South Dakota Teachers Speech Distinguished Service Award. As Manager of the Brandon Valley Performing Arts Center, he has had the op-portunity to be part of the growth of fine arts opportunities in our schools and community. He says it is a great place to be!
Kevin and his wife, Calli, have two children, Shannon and Seth.
Mary Kay Black is a graduate of Wood High School, the Uni-versity of South Dakota/Springfield, and received her bache-lor’s degree from Dakota State University. Her teaching career started in 1983 at Florence High School where she was a busi-ness, reading, and psychology teacher for 25 years. She is currently the Technology Administrator.
Highlights of Mary Kay’s career include starting both Oral Inter-pretation and One-Act Play in Florence. This began her coach-ing career. She has hosted Oral Interpretation meets in Flor-
ence for over 25 years. She was the Junior Class/Prom Advisor for 13 years. She also served on the Florence City Council for 8 years.
The entirety of Mary Kay’s teaching career has been in Florence for 34 years and counting. Her philosophy in life has always been to remember that no one becomes a success alone and to make sure others know that there is always someone else you can help to make their life better. She said her career has been extremely suc-cessful thanks to her family, students, and everyone that she has worked with and has been her support team.
NFHS Outstanding Speech, Debate, & Theatre
Educator Awards
Roger McCafferty graduated from Aberdeen Central High School, South Dakota State University and received his Masters of Teach-ing and Learning from Northern State University.
Roger began as Assistant Debate Coach at Aberdeen Central High School in 1987. He was the middle school play director until 2000 and is currently the high school play director at Aberdeen Central High School. Roger also coaches Oral Interp, Debate and is the One-Act Play Director.
He has been involved in High School Speech and Theatre activities for 29 years. As head Oral Interp Coach, Aberdeen Central consistently earns a School of Excellence Award with a career best 7 of 7 superiors at State Oral Interp in 2016. As One-Act Play Director, Aberdeen Central plays have earned superior play ratings for 13 of 15 years. During this time over 100 students have also earned Superior Individual or En-semble Acting Awards.
Roger was the 2015 and 2016 National Champion Coach and in 2017 earned the NFHS South Dakota Speech/Debate/Theatre Coach of the Year. He earned the Speech Communication Association of South Dakota Oral Interp Coach of the Year and was a past Aberdeen Educator of the Year as well as Outstanding Young South Dakotan.
Roger and his wife Kris have 3 children, Lauren, Aidan and Jackson.
2018 One-Act Play Judging Panel
Class “B” Kim Bartling
Sioux Falls
Joe Obermueller Sioux Falls
Andrew Henrickson
Yankton
Class “A” JD Ackman
Brookings
Josh Frachiseur Aberdeen
Matt Nesmith
Vermillion
Class “AA” Michael Pangburn
Pierre
Kory Yamada Rapid City
Daniel Yurgaitis
Aberdeen
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Justin Speck
Board of Directors
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Executive Director
Jo Auch
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