• Article Photo. Kelsey Frank as Mary, Bonnie Beyer as Ma & April Seitz as Miss Mattice rehearse together.
    Kelsey Frank as Mary, Bonnie Beyer as Ma & April Seitz as Miss Mattice rehearse together.
  • Article Photo. Pa - Mitch Mensen and Ma - Bonnie Beyers watching as Mary is taught a new skill.
    Pa - Mitch Mensen and Ma - Bonnie Beyers watching as Mary is taught a new skill.
  • Article Photo. Mary shares her excitement with Pa as Ma watches on
    Mary shares her excitement with Pa as Ma watches on
  • Article Photo. Superintendent Carothers - Dave Gates explains the rules and educational expectations of the school.
    Superintendent Carothers - Dave Gates explains the rules and educational expectations of the school.
  • Article Photo. Richard Paulus as Rev. Alden tells Mary (Kelsey Frank) and Carrie (Sophie Vasquez) about the school.
    Richard Paulus as Rev. Alden tells Mary (Kelsey Frank) and Carrie (Sophie Vasquez) about the school.
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The ACT 1 cast has begun rehearsing for "Mary Ingalls -- Her Journey," which the cast will perform on Aug. 1-2.

The cast includes variety of experienced actors, newcomers and even one former actor making a return decades after his last show.Kelsey Frank plays the role of Mary.

"We are thrilled to have Richard Paulus back after a 23 year absence from the ACT I stage.," said Nancy Beckman. "Be sure to plan to attend the first ever Mary Ingalls Pageant - 'Mary Ingalls - Her Journey,' at the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School on August 1 and 2."  

Information about the show and a link for purchase of tickets is available at www.actI.org or reservations can be made by calling 319-214-0096.