AACT Region V Association
Helping Theatres Thrive ... in AACT Region V
Region V AACTFests Prior to 2015
Thanks to Jon Skaalen of Stillwater, MN for collecting all this data.
2013
Host: Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre, Fargo, ND
Dates: April 25-28
Adjudicators: Kelli Brisbane, Tom Woldt, Rebecca Meyer-Larson
Shows:
Outstanding Performance - Leading Ladies by Dakota Fine Arts Consortium of Bloomington, MN
1st Alternate - Lone Star by Newton Community Theatre of Newton, IA
2nd Alternate - Almost, Maine by Sioux City Community Theatre of Sioux City, IA
Desire, Desire, Desire by Way Out West Community Theatre of Sidney, NE
The Diviners by FungusAmongus Players of Dassel-Cokato, MN
Doubt, A Parable by Lincoln Community Playhouse of Lincoln, NE
The Top Job by Aberdeen Community Theatre of Aberdeen, SD
2011
Host: Salina Community Theatre, Salina, KS
Dates: April 28 - May 1
Adjudicators: Jack Phillips, John Viars, Mary Schutter
Shows:
Outstanding Performance - Wiley and the Hairy Man by County Seat Theater Co. of Cloquet, MN
1st Alternate - Horatio's Purgatory by Theatre Cedar Rapids of Cedar Rapids, IA
Godspell by Newton Community Theatre of Newton, IA
American Gothic Summer by First Run Theatre of St Louis, MO
Dixie Swim Club by Salina Community Theatre of Salina, KS
The Receptionist by Beatrice Community Players of Beatrice, NE
Perfectly Normal & Healthy by Aberdeen Community Theatre of Aberdeen, SD
Medea Redux by Marble Stage Theater of St Louis, MO
Toys for Men by FungusAmongus Players of Dassel-Cokato, MN
Leaving Iowa by Lofte Community Theatre of Manley, NE
2009
Host: Minden Community Players & NACT at Minden Opera House, Minden, NE
Dates: April 22-26
Adjudicators: Richard Kuebler, Faye Price, Larry Niesen
Shows:
Outstanding Performance - How to Talk Minnesotan: The Musical by Aberdeen Community Theatre of Aberdeen, SD
Outstanding Performance - Lemonade by ARTS, Inc. of Topeka, KS
1st Alternate - Barrymore by Theatre Atchison of Atchison, KS
2nd Alternate - Wanda's Visit by Dakota Fine Arts Consortium of Burnsville, MN
Eleemosynary by Merlin Players of Faribault, MN
The Most Massive Woman Wins by Lakes Community Theatre of Spirit Lake, IA
The Brothers Grimm Spectactulathon by Beatrice Community Players of Beatrice, NE
The Wooden Pear by Sheridan County Players of Rushville, NE
Talking With ... by Robidoux Resident Theatre of St Joseph, MO
Fat by Kearney-Holt Community Theatre of Kearney, MO
Hot Flashes by Newton Community Theatre of Newton, IA
2007
Host: Liberty Performing Arts Theatre, Liberty, MO
Dates: April 26-29
Adjudicators: Kay Armstrong, Faye Price, Scott Richard Klein
Shows:
Outstanding Performance - Honk! by Aberdeen Community Theatre of Aberdeen, SD
1st Alternate - A Gaggle of Saints by Chameleon Theatre Circle of Apple Valley, MN
Rabbit Hole by Salina Community Theatre of Salina, KS
Catchin' the Babies by City Circle Acting Co. of Coralville, IA
The Real Inspector Hound by Sweet Charities Theatre of Minneapolis, MN
My Left Breast by Robidoux Resident Theatre of St Joseph, MO
Take Five by Minden Community Players of Minden, NE
2005
Host: Aberdeen Community Theatre at Capitol Theatre, Aberdeen, SD
Dates: May 6-8
Adjudicators: Joel Jahnke, Annette Procunier, Bruce Tinker
Shows:
Outstanding Performance - Boy on Blacktop Road by Theatre Cedar Rapids of Cedar Rapids, IA
1st Alternate - Parallel Lives by Salina Commuity Theatre of Salina, KS
2nd Alternate - The Andersonville Trial by Dakota Fine Arts Consortium of Burnsville, MN
Porch by Soundstage Productions of St Louis, MO
Always ... Patsy Cline by Grand Island Little Theatre of Grand Island, NE
Snowflake's Story by Chameleon Theatre Circle of Lakeville, MN
The Way to Miami by Hatton Community Theatre of Hatton, ND
The Dining Room by Sioux Empire Community Theatre of Sioux Falls, SD
2003
Host: Rochester Civic Theatre, Rochester, MN
Dates: May 2-4
Adjudicators: Faye Price, Jim Carver, Bruce Tinker
Shows:
Outstanding Performance - A New Brain by Chameleon Theatre Circle of Apple Valley, MN
1st Alternate - The Zoo Story by Theatre Cedar Rapids of Cedar Rapids, IA
2nd Alternate - The Diary of Adam and Eve by Aberdeen Community Theatre of Aberdeen, SD
Dearly Departed by Duluth Playhouse of Duluth, MN
The Guys by Hastings Community Theatre of Hastings, NE
Milk Dreams by Hatton Community Theatre of Hatton, ND
Taking Sides by City Theatre of Independence of Independence, MO
2001
Host: Sioux City Community Theatre, Sioux City, IA
Dates: April 27-29
Adjudicators: Shirley Cockrell, Jack Phillips, Marc Durso
Shows:
Outstanding Performance - W;t (Wit) by Salina Community Theatre of Salina, KS
1st Alternate - The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds by Theatre in the Round Players of Minneapolis, MN
2nd Alternate - How I Learned to Drive by Sioux City Community Theatre of Sioux City, IA
Jerry and Tom by Vertigo Theatre Factory of Rochester, MN
Jerry and Tom by Theatre Cedar Rapids of Cedar Rapids, IA
How sweet the Sound by Sound Stage Readers Theatre of St Louis, MO
Graceland by Hatton Community Theatre of Hatton, ND
The Complete Works of Wllm. Shkspr (abridged) by Aberdeen Community Theatre of Aberdeed, SD
The Little Prince by Lincoln Community Playhouse of Lincoln, NE
1999
Host: Chanute Community Theatre, Chanute, KS
Dates: April 8-11
Adjudicators: Barry Bengtson, Kenneth Benton, Patt Ward Curtina
Shows:
Outstanding Performance - Assassins by Chameleon Theatre Circle of Apple Valley, MN
1st Alternate - Forever Plaid by Rochester Civic Theatre of Rochester, MN
2nd Alternate - Grace and Glorie by Lawrence Community Theatre of Lawrence, KS
The Belle of Amherst by Actors, Inc. of Ames, IA
Grant Wood: Prairie Rebel by The Drama Workshop of Des Moines, IA
Monky Business by Olde Towne Dinner Theatre of Worthing, SD
Schubert's Last Serenade by Broken Bow Community Theatre of Broken bow, NE
Children of Eden by Youth Education on Stage of Williston, ND
1997
Host: Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre, Fargo, ND
Dates: May 9-11
Adjudicators: Mary Britt, Norman Small, Robert-Guy Despatie
Shows:
Outstanding Performance - Jeffrey by Theatre in the Round Players of Minneapolis, MN
1st Alternate - Standing on My Knees by Lincoln Community Playhouse of Lincoln, NE
2nd Alternate - Graceland by Pierre Players of Pierre, SD
The Glass Menagerie by Rochester Civic Theatre of Rochester, MN
The Sea Horse by Spencer Community Theatre of Spencer, IA
The Diary of Adam & Eve by Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre of Fargo, ND
The Voice of the Prairie by Theatre Atchison of Atchison, KS
Pounding Nails in the Floor with My Forehead by Ames Community Theatre of Ames, IA
1995
Host: Lincoln Community Playhouse, Lincoln, NE
Dates: April 28-30
Adjudicators: Linda Ellen McVey, Kim Pereira, Jack Phillips
Shows:
Outstanding Performance - The Love Course by tLakeshore Players of White Bear Lake, MN
1st Alternate - A…My Name Is Alice by Sioux Falls Community Playhouse of Sioux Falls, SD
2nd Alternate - Sea Marks by Rochester Civic Theatre of Rochester, MN
Talking With… by Hatton Community Theatre of Hatton, ND
Last Rites of the E-Boys by Ankeny Community Theatre of Ankeny, IA
Is There Life After High School? by Iowa City Community Theatre of Iowa City, IA
On Tidy Endings by Lincoln Community Playhouse of Lincoln, NE
Holy Days by Chanute Community Theatre of Chanute, KS
1993
Host: Sioux City Community Theatre, Sioux City, IA
Dates: May 7-9
Adjudicators: Annette Procunier, Angus McPherson, Norman McPhee
Shows:
Outstanding Performance - Other People’s Money by Sioux Falls Community Playhouse of Sioux Falls, SD
1st Alternate - Tomfoolery by The Drama Workshop of Des Moines, IA
2nd Alternate - The Private Ear by Lakeshore Players of White Bear Lake, MN
The Baltimore Waltz by Theatre in the Round Players of Minneapolis, MN
A…My Name Is Alice by Manhattan Civic Theatre of Manhatten, KS
Nunsense by Springfield Little Theatre of Springfield, MO
Who Am I This Time? by Grand Forks Community Theatre of Grand Forks, ND
Women and Wallace by Lofte Theatre of Manley, NE
1991
Host: Albert Lea Civic Theatre, Albert Lea, MN
Dates: April 12-14
Adjudicators: Richard Hilger, Gabrielle Cody, Michael Lupu
Shows:
Outstanding Performance - The Taffetas by Topeka Civic Theatre of Tokeka, KS
1st Alternate - The Love Talker by Theatre in the Round Players of Minneapolis, MN
2nd Alternate - Greater Tuna by The Drama Workshop of Des Moines, IA
Laughing Wild by Aberdeen Community Theatre of Aberdeen, SD
The Boys in Autumn by Platte Valley Playhouse of Columbus, NE
Pippin by Entertainment, Inc. of Williston, ND
1989
Host: Landers Theatre, Springfield, MO
Dates: April 28-30
Adjudicators: Breton Frazier, Sara Morsey
Shows:
Outstanding Performance - The Shawl by Citystock Theatre of Minneapolis, MN
1st Alternate - Talley’s Folly by Lewis & Clark Playhouse of Yankton, SD
2nd Alternate - The Belle of Amherst by Springfield Little Theatre of Springfield, MO
Bent by Iowa City Community Theatre of Iowa City, IA
Julius and Ethel by Wichita Community Theatre of Wichita, KS
Quilters by Platte Valley Playhouse of Columbus, NE
Man of La Mancha by Entertainment, Inc. of Williston, ND
1987
Host: Sioux Falls Community Playhouse, Sioux Falls, SD
Dates: April 24-26
Adjudicators: Jerry Proffit, Ed Graczek, Joel Jahnke
Shows:
Outstanding Performance - Philadelphia, Here I Come! by Wichita Community Theatre of Wichita, KS
1st Alternate - Quien Sabe…Quien Soy? by Teatro Latino de Minnesota of Minneapolis, MN
2nd Alternate - Noodle Doodle Box by Group Theatre/Homemade Theatre of Rapid City, Sd
Children of a Lesser God by Omaha Community Playhouse of Omaha, NE
The Public Eye by Dakota Stage, Ltd of Bismark, ND
‘Night, Mother by Iowa City Community Theatre of Iowa City, IA
1985
Host: Mouse River Players, held at high school’s Graving Theatre, Minot, ND
Dates: April 25-28
Adjudicators: Ted Herstand, Norm McPhee, Judy Schroeder
Shows:
Outstanding Performance - I’m Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road by Topeka Civic Theatre of Topeka, KS
1st Alternate - Come Back to the Five & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean by Centre Stage of Omaha NE
2nd Alternate - Agnes of God by Des Moines Playhouse of Des Moines, IA
Tennessee by Theatre in the Round Players of Minneapolis, MN
Fragments by Dakota Stage, Ltd. of Bismarck, ND
Talking With… by Sioux Falls Community Playhouse of Sioux Falls, SD
1983
Host: University of Iowa, held with ATA Region 5 Convention, Iowa City, IA
Dates: March 18-20
Adjudicators: Winona Fletcher, John Wilson, David Young
Shows:
Outstanding Performance - Ain’t Misbehavin’ by Centre Stage of Omaha, NE
1st Alternate - An Actor’s Nightmare by Theatre in the Round Players of Minneapolis, MN
The Medium by Salina Community Theatre of Salina, KS
The Gingerbread Lady by Mouse River Players of Minot, ND
Of Mice & Men by Pierre Players of Pierre, Sd
Sketches for a Family Portrait by Waterloo Community Playhouse of Waterloo, IA
1981
Host: Washburn University, sponsored by Topeka Civic Theatre, Topeka, KS
Dates: May 8-10
Adjudicators: Bob Telford, Reuben Silver, Jim Cavanaugh
Shows:
Outstanding Performance - The Public Eye by Minnetonka Community Theatre of Minnetonka, MN
1st Alternate - Jacques Brel… by Topeka Civic Theatre of Topeka, KS
Getting Out by Iowa City Community Theatre of Iowa City, IA
For Colored Girls Who Have … Considered Suicide…when the Rainbow Is Enuf by Omaha Center Stage of Omaha, NE
The Diary of Adam and Eve by Springfield Little Theatre of Springfield, MO
You Know I Can’t Hear You When the Water’s Running by Act II of Aberdeen, SD
The Gloaming, Oh My Darling by Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre of Grand Forks, ND
1979
Host: The Group Theatre, Rapid City, SD
Dates: May 3-5
Adjudicators: Bob Telford, Dr. Gary Gardner, Irene Tedrow
Shows:
Outstanding Performance - The Good Doctor by Topeka Civic Theatre of Topeka, KS
1st Alternate - Hopscotch by Minnetonka Community Theatre of Minnetonka, MN
Lovers by Community Theatre of Cedar Rapids of Cedar Rapids, IA
The Club by Lincoln Community Playhouse of Lincoln, NE
Godspell by Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre of Grand Forks, ND
Just Between Us by Group Theatre of Rapid City, SD
1977
Host: Rochester Civic Theatre, Rochester, MN
Dates: April15-17
Adjudicators: Mort Clark, Herbert Felsenfeld
Shows:
Outstanding Performance - The Me Nobody Knows by Lincoln Community Playhouse of Lincoln, NE
1st Alternate - Trouble in Tahiti by Winfield Community Theatre of Winfield, KS
The Good Doctor by Davenport-Marycrest Community Theatre of Davenport, IA
Today a Little Extra by Centre Stage of St Louis Park, MN
Lovers & Other Strangers by Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre of Grand Forks, ND
Take Five by Spearfish Community Theatre of Spearfish, SD
1975
Host: Omaha Community Playhouse, Omaha, NE
Dates: April 25-27
Adjudicators: Ed Graczyk, Dr. Edmond Williams, Graham Brown
Shows:
Outstanding Performance - Interview by Omaha Community Playhouse of Omaha, NE
1st Alternate - No Mourning After Dark by Centre Stage of St Louis Park, MN
Waiting for Godot by Waterloo Community Playhouse of Waterloo, IA
In a Cold Hotel by Sioux Falls Community Playhouse of Sioux Falls, SD
A Raisin in the Sun by Richard B. Harrison Players of St Louis, MO
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Topeka Civic Theatre of Topeka, KS
1973
Host: Rochester Civic Theatre, Rochester, MN
Dates: April ??
Adjudicators: Robert Baruch, Wallace Smith, Gerry Ness
Shows:
Outstanding Performance - The Unknown Soldier by Theatre in the Round Players of Minneapolis, MN
1st Alternate - Next by Wichita Community Theatre of Wichita, KS
Little Foxes by Sioux Falls Community Playhouse of Sioux Falls, SD
The Lion in Winter by Grand Junction Community Theatre of Grand Junction, NE
Windows by Theatre Cedar Rapids of Cedar Rapids, IA