Pierre Players Community Theater enriches, educates, and entertains central South Dakota by engaging volunteers and audience members in the process and product of quality theater. Our vision is to enrich lives through compelling theatrical experiences created in a collaborative and adventurous environment. We value a culture of inclusiveness, effective communication, ethical behavior, the highest artistic standards, innovation, fiscal stability, and organizational longevity. Through a season of staged productions, theatrical workshops, and a children’s theater program, we provide an outlet for community members to develop and express their creativity.
Little Players Children's Theatre will hold auditions for "Mr. Toad's Mad Adventures" based on Kenneth Grahame’s "Wind in the Willows" and adapted by Vera Morris on Sunday, June 1, 2025, 3-5 p.m. at the Grand Opera House. "Mr. Toad's Mad Adventures" tells the story of Mole, Ratty and Badger as they try to help Mr. Toad after he becomes obsessed with motorcars and gets into trouble. There are 29 speaking parts for students going into third to sixth grade in the fall of 2025. For more information, contact Director Hannah Carda at 605-222-7723 or littleplayers605@gmail.com. Show dates are July 18-20, 2025.
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A brave Scottish general named Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the Scottish throne for himself. PPCT will hold auditions for "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, 7 p.m. at the Grand Opera House. There are parts for five women, 12 men, plus several extras. Doubling of some small roles is possible. Show dates are Oct. 3-5 and 9-11, 2025, with a pay-what-you-can performance on Oct. 1, 2025. For more information, contact Director Michael Pangburn at 605-222-9138 or mrpangburn@gmail.com
Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in Larissa FastHorse’s wickedly funny satire, as a troupe of terminally woke teaching artists scrambles to create a pageant that somehow manages to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month. PPCT will hold auditions for "The Thanksgiving Play" by Larissa FastHorse on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, 7 p.m. at the Grand Opera House. There are parts for two men and two women. Show dates are Dec. 5-7 and 11-13, 2025, with a pay-what-you-can performance on Dec. 3, 2025. For more information, contact Director Alisa Bousa at 605-280-3700 or ademers@pie.midco.net.
South Dakota Arts Council support is provided with funds from the state of South Dakota, through the Department of Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
06Mar
Pierre Players offers scholarships for post-secondary education and theater workshops for all ages. Post-secondary scholarships are based on participation in fine arts programs, activities and events. Pierre Players participation is given preference. The deadline to apply for a post-secondary scholarship is March 31, 2025. Pierre Players also offers scholarships for theater-related camps and workshops in South Dakota for students to develop their theater skills. Camp/workshop scholarships are based on Little Players involvement, as well as other fine arts programs. Learn more.
23Jan
Now is the time to score the lowest prices of the season and the EXCLUSIVE opportunity to reserve your seats before the box office opens! Regular Ticket Prices are $20/advance, $25/day of performance, $15/student anytime. A Double Pass at $120 gets you two tickets for each show at $15 each! That's a fun night out for you and a friend, coworker, neighbor or family member. A Single Pass at $65 is one ticket for each show at $16.25 each. A classic option for folks who want the ease of one payment for the whole season. Student Passes at $50 give our youth, the future of theater, each show at $12.50! View the 2025 season schedule. Purchase your season pass.
11Nov
PPCT invites the public to a creative, hands-on Mask-Making Workshop led by local artist and volunteer Blake Messegee. This unique workshop will guide participants through crafting custom masks using accessible materials.
The workshop will be held Dec. 15, 17 and 18, 2024 at 6-8 p.m., with each session exploring a different aspect of the mask-making process. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a first-timer, this workshop is open to individuals age 14 and older.
The workshop cost is $25, with an early bird cost of $20 if you register by Dec. 10, 2024. Space is limited, so sign up early to reserve your spot! Register here
14Oct
Join us at the Grand Opera House on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 4:30 p.m. CDT for an exciting evening as we unveil our lineup for the 2025 season! Don’t miss this chance to purchase your 2025 Season Pass and be part of the excitement for the future of Pierre Players Community Theatre!
Kick off the night with a social hour featuring complimentary appetizers, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages. Beer and wine will be available for purchase to keep the celebration going! At 5:30 p.m., we’ll reveal the four handpicked plays that will grace our stage next year and the talented directors who will bring them to life. It’s a night where drama meets delight and anticipation meets applause! After the program, enjoy our Theatre Open House until 7:15 p.m., where you can explore the space and connect with fellow theatre lovers.
Purchase your 2025 season pass online
