ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University’s School of Fine Arts and the Northern State University Foundation are excited to announce a special event featuring actor C. Thomas Howell, who will join in the screening of The Outsiders on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Johnson Fine Arts Center in Aberdeen.
Howell, known for his role as Ponyboy Curtis in the 1983 classic film The Outsiders, will participate in a Q&A session following the screening, sharing behind-the-scenes insights and experiences from the film. This event offers a rare opportunity to celebrate the enduring legacy of The Outsiders and enjoy insights and stories from the star of the film.
C. Thomas Howell’s career spans over four decades and includes memorable roles in E.T., Red Dawn, and The Hitcher. Francis Ford Coppola directed The Outsiders. The standout cast also included Rob Lowe and Patrick Swayze, who portrayed Howell’s on-screen brothers.
The film is based on S.E. Hinton's novel, which tells the story of two rival teenage gangs – the “Greasers” and the “Socs.” The novel often appears on reading lists for middle school language arts classes in the United States.
The event is part of an ongoing effort by the School of Fine Arts and the Northern State University Foundation to bring enriching cultural experiences to Aberdeen and northeastern South Dakota and is expected to be an unforgettable evening.
An Evening with C. Thomas Howell & Screening of The Outsiders is Saturday, March 29 in the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater in the Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern State University. The event starts at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase in the foyer. General Admission tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children 17 and under. For more information or to reserve tickets, please visit https://bit.ly/NSUCThomasHowell.
A limited number of meet and greet VIP tickets are available. Contact Brent Brandt for VIP tickets at: 605-290-4993 or brentbrandt1@gmail.com.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Northern State University Foundation Aimee Roy, Director of Development aimee.roy@northern.edu.
About Northern State University Foundation
The Northern State University Foundation supports the mission and goals of Northern State University through fundraising efforts, scholarships, and community outreach. Their aim is to enrich the lives of students and enhance the educational experience at NSU.
About Northern State University School of Fine Arts
The School of Fine Arts at Northern State University is a vibrant and growing regional center for the arts, in which students and faculty are focused on creating, performing, teaching, interpreting, and thinking critically about the arts.
About Northern State University
Northern State University provides students with a transformative education. The Northern Experience is unmatched—emphasizing quality, personalized attention, and accessibility with a low cost of attendance and the largest guaranteed four-year scholarship in the region.
Northern proudly offers nationally accredited academic programs in the Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Counseling, and Fine Arts. NSU is home to Wolves athletics, which sponsors 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate varsity sports that compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NSIC).
Northern and the community of Aberdeen, South Dakota, partner to foster a safe, inviting and supportive community; diverse civic, social, cultural, recreational, entrepreneurship and internship opportunities; and leading-edge academic, artistic, athletic, recreational and residential facilities.
