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Jason Knowles, assistant professor of art and digital media at Northern State University, in front of a mural at the Roadhouse in Hawthorne, Wis. A similar mural is the centerpiece of what will be a locally produced paranormal film. Courtesy photo.

Actors wanted for spooky short film venture led by Northern State

By Elisa Sand 10/16/2025

Volunteer actors are needed to fill 12 roles in an upcoming film production led by Northern State University. The venture,……

The actors playing the von Trapp children in "The Sound of Music" sing with their new governess Maria Rainer during a rehearsal of the musical on the Johnson Fine Arts Center stage at Northern State University. From left are Gretl, played by Kealey DesCamps); Marta, played by Ella Balgaard; Brigitta, played by Isabella Carlson; Kurt, played by Gabe Cogley; Maria, played by Hannah Gasperich; Louisa, played by Eden Barkmeier; and Liesl, played by Lexie Johnson. Missing is Friedrich, played by Haydler Schiferl. Courtesy photo.

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Aberdeen’s married nun returns to stage in ‘The Sound of Music’

By Reagan Bierschenk, Aberdeen Insider 10/14/2025

Margaret Wild has been a nun twice in her life, though she’s also married with children. A devoted volunteer at……

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Lead performers in Percy Jackson musical are well-versed in the story’s lore

By Elisa Sand 04/23/2025

Kaden Aumer, Coen Vogel and Luka Veil are embarking on an epic journey as they get ready to take the……

C. Thomas Howell, center, was in Aberdeen for a special screening of "The Outsiders" on Saturday, March 29. To the left is Erin Fouberg and to the right is Brent Brandt. Aberdeen Insider photo by Troy McQuillen.

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C. Thomas Howell stays gold during Aberdeen visit for ‘Outsiders’ screening

By Shannon Marvel and Scott Waltman 04/01/2025

Actor C. Thomas Howell entertained both on and off the big screen during his visit to Aberdeen on Saturday, March……

Aberdeen Roncalli's performance of "The Little Match Girl" earned a superior rating at the State One-Act Festival in Brookings Feb. 6-8. Photo courtesy of South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

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Aberdeen Roncalli, Warner earn superiors at State One-Act Festival

By Anya Unser, Aberdeen Insider Reporter 02/11/2025

Aberdeen Roncalli and Warner received superior ratings for their performances at the State One-Act Play Festival last weekend in Brookings…….

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ReelRoad48, new weekend filmmaking contest, is Feb. 14-16

By Elisa Sand 01/30/2025

A new 48-hour competition has launched, providing local filmmakers with an opportunity to create. The ReelRoad48 weekend film creation event……

Aberdeen youth, from left, Elise Hoglund, Josie Hoglund and Eden Barkmeier rehearse the next Young People's Theatre production, "Harriet the Spy." Barkmeier is Harriet, who is spying on a variety of neighbors including, left, Mrs. Agatha K. Plumber and Nadine. The show runs Feb. 7-9 at the Capitol Theatre. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.

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2025 Aberdeen Community Theatre season includes musicals, YPT show

By Elisa Sand 01/15/2025

Three musicals are included in Aberdeen Community Theatre’s 2025 season. So is one Young People’s Theatre production. The ACT season……

Jim Walker stands in front of a commissioned painting of he and Don Hall, both of whom were pivotal in the creation of the Aberdeen Community Theatre. Aberdeen Insider photo by Troy McQuillen.

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Main auditorium at Capitol Theatre now honors Jim Walker, Don Hall

By Annie Scott of Aberdeen Magazine 12/18/2024

The main auditorium at the Capitol Theatre downtown is now called Walker Hall, a name that honors Jim Walker and……

Producer Emily Reach White discusses the film "The Coyote Sisters" with Tabitha DeVoss, left, and Courtney Rott, Jr. Friday, Sept. 14 during the 2024 South Dakota Film Festival at the Capitol Theatre. Reach White is also the producer of "Come And Save Me," which was shown at the 18th annual film fest. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.

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Six films, three people earn honors at South Dakota Film Festival

By Scott Waltman 09/16/2024

Six films and three people earned honors at the 2024 South Dakota Film Festival. Sixty-five films were shown at the……

"Avengers" has been dubbed into the Lakota language.

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Aberdeen man, father dub “Avengers” movie in Lakota

By Scott Waltman 06/14/2024

Were there a superhero movie in Lakota while Xavier Archambault was growing up, he would have been hooked. And, he……

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Actors wanted for spooky short film venture led by Northern State

Aberdeen’s married nun returns to stage in ‘The Sound of Music’

Lead performers in Percy Jackson musical are well-versed in the story’s lore

C. Thomas Howell stays gold during Aberdeen visit for ‘Outsiders’ screening

Aberdeen Roncalli, Warner earn superiors at State One-Act Festival

ReelRoad48, new weekend filmmaking contest, is Feb. 14-16

2025 Aberdeen Community Theatre season includes musicals, YPT show

Main auditorium at Capitol Theatre now honors Jim Walker, Don Hall

Six films, three people earn honors at South Dakota Film Festival

Aberdeen man, father dub “Avengers” movie in Lakota

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