2013 - 2014 Season Announced!

We are proud to announce our lineup for the 2013 - 2014 season here at Olde Towne.

Summer 2013: THE SHAPE OF THINGS

PLAYING DOCTOR
SUDS: THE MUSICAL
THE SAVAGE DILEMMA
DEARLY BELOVED

For more information, check out our season page!

Don't Drink The Water Cast List

• Father Drobney - Erin Sharp
• Ambassador Magee - Julie Marino
• Kilroy - Hillery Janssen
• Axel Magee - Rich Stratmeyer II
• Marion Hollander - Cindy Krekelberg
• Walter Hollander - Michael Kutter
• Susan Hollander - Megan Whitney
• Krojack - William Warwick
• Burns - Emily Dykstra
• Chef - Harold Gordon
• Sultan of Bashir - Caelan Mangan
• Sultan's Wife/Countess Bordoni - Renee Richter
• Kasnar - David Boe

Ashley Moore will be stage managing.

Arsenic and Old Lace Cast

• Abby Brewster: Julie Marino
• Martha Brewster: Phyllis Stotz
• Teddy Brewster: Erin Sharp
• Mortimer Brewster: Alex R. Hey
• Elaine Harper: Chianna Fisher
• Jonathan Brewster: Nick Ram 
• Dr. Einstein: Benjamin Ashwood
• The Rev. Dr. Harper/Lieutenant Rooney: Daisy Haiar 
• Officer Klein/Mr. Gibbs: Michael Kutter
• Officer O'Hara/Mr. Witherspoon: Caelan Mangan

Taylor Eastman will be the stage manager.

In Memoriam: Loretta Nelson 1916-2011

It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of Loretta Nelson, Director Emeritus.  As one of the founding members of Olde Towne Dinner Theatre, Loretta has been a constant presence at Olde Towne since the curtain went up on our very first production 29 years ago.  She was one of our most avid supporters and she will be dearly missed.  In honor of Loretta's life, talents and faithful support, we honor her by dedicating the 2011-2012 season to her memory.  She may no longer be with us, but our lights will continue to shine brightly in honor of her tireless devotion to our little theatre.  The full obituary as printed in the Argus Leader is below:

Loretta G. Nelson

Location: Canton, SD

Funeral Home: ANDERSON & SONS FUNERAL HOME

Canton - Loretta G. Nelson, age 94, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Good Samaritan Luther Manor in Sioux Falls, SD. Memorial services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 20 at Romsdal Lutheran Church, rural Hudson, SD. A private family burial will take place prior to the service in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-8 p.m., with family present 6-8 p.m., at Anderson Funeral Home, Canton, SD.
Loretta was born August 19, 1916 in Thayer, IA the second of thirteen children to William and Ruby (Cochran) Courtney. She graduated from Lorimor, IA High School and Normal School. She then taught for a couple of years. On September 2, 1939 she married Millard Nelson. The couple made their home on a farm south of Canton for 45+ years. Millard died in 1983.
Loretta was a founding member and director emeritus of the Olde Town Theatre in Worthing, SD. She had been active in Romsdal Lutheran WELCA and Sons of Norway.
Grateful for having shared Loretta's life are her sons, Larry (JoAnn), Tekamah, NE and Bob, Sioux Falls, SD; daughter, Pat, Sioux Falls, SD; a brother; 4 sisters; grandchildren, Todd Nelson, Mark (Brenda) Nelson, and Susan (Roger) Hofer; 5 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and grandson, Scott. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Olde Town Dinner Theatre, 121 S. Main St., Worthing, SD 57077.
www.andersonandsonsfh.com

Published on July 18, 2011

Guest Directors Needed

Olde Towne is now accepting applications for Guest Directors.  If you are interested in future directing opportunities, please email a resume and a short narrative describing why you would like to direct for Olde Towne to johnb@oldetownetheatre.org.

Traffic Reminder

The Worthing Police Department does an excellent job of enforcing the speed limits and traffic ordinances.  Please use caution and beware of the posted speed limits on your way to and from the theatre.

The New Raffle

Our raffle is getting a new format!  Each night you will have 2 chances to win! One name will be drawn each night to be put into our grand prize drawing at the end of the performance run.  We will also select another winner who will instantly win a prize that evening!  All proceeds from our raffle benefit our building fund.  If you have an item you wish to donate for raffle prizes, please contact Andy Heller at andy@oldetownetheatre.org.

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Give Olde Towne Your Expertise

OTDT needs your wisdom. The Theatre has six committees and interested members of the public may apply for committee membership. Committee meetings will be held quarterly at minimum.

 Committees include:

Finance: Cindy Krekelberg (Chair)
Personnel: Vickie Marnach (Chair)
Programming: Lynn Aspaas (Chair)
Marketing: Greg Belfrage (Chair)
Facilities: Jane Walsh (Chair)
Capital Campaign: Bill Heaston (Chair)

 If you are interested in serving on any of these vital committees please let Andy or John know. Call 372-4653, email andy@oldetownetheatre.org or johnb@oldetownetheatre.org, or talk any Board member in person.