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.
Based on the hit 1996 film and newly revised in 2024, "The Spitfire Grill" is a heartwarming and inspirational musical tale of redemption, perseverance and family. A troubled young parolee yearning for a fresh start follows her dreams to Wisconsin, based on a page from an old travel book, only to find a small town with a gritty heart aching with longing and regret. Unexpectedly discovering the healing power of community while working at the Spitfire Grill, Percy reawakens the entire town’s capacity for rebirth, forgiveness and hope. Set to a melodic folk-inspired score, "The Spitfire Grill" is a joyous celebration of human kindness.
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Looking for that perfect holiday gift? Give the gift of live theater! You may purchase a PPCT gift certificate in any amount you choose via the PPCT website. As soon as you complete your purchase, you will be able to print out the gift certificate to give to your recipient. The recipient can use the gift certificate to purchase a 2025 season pass or tickets to any production.
View the 2025 season schedule. Purchase a gift certificate online.
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PPCT will hold auditions for the comedy "37 Postcards" on Monday, March 3, 2025, 7 p.m. at the Grand Opera House. After years of traveling abroad, Avery Sutton is happy to return to the comfort of his home in Connecticut. Unfortunately, almost nothing is as he remembered it. Forced to either accept the oddities of his family, or leave them behind, "37 Postcards" suggests that you can, in fact, go home again... You just never know what you're going to find. There are parts for four women and two men. For more information, contact Director Sarah Burger at 605-222-3534 or sburger.sb@gmail.com.
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.
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.
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12Sep
Come join us for an unforgettable night with Shaun Johnson + The Big Band Experience on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, 7 p.m. at the Grand Opera House in Pierre. This one-of-a-kind experience is presented by the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club and BankWest.
Get ready to be blown away by the incredible vocals and energetic performance of Shaun Johnson and his talented Big Band. Experience the magic of live music as Shaun and his band take you on a musical journey through a variety of genres. From jazz to pop to rock, there's something for everyone to enjoy at this event.
Tickets are limited, so get yours today for $25. Proceeds raised go to youth in the Pierre/Fort Pierre communities including college scholarships!
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28Aug
Pierre Players is transitioning to a new online ticketing system with Arts People. For the remainder of the 2024 season, Pierre Players will be using the new system to sell tickets and reserve seats for theatergoers. You will need to call or stop by the Box Office and have a member of Pierre Players assist you in purchasing your tickets. At the start of the 2025 season, theatergoers will be able to use the new ticketing system to purchase their season passes and show tickets online.
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