Little Players' mission is to foster an appreciation of community theater and encourage self-development through the dramatic arts as students learn the skills and technical aspects of theater. Little Players performs one full-length production each summer and offers educational workshops throughout the year. (Financial assistance is available for Little Players' workshops upon request.)
Girl of La Mancha
June 21, 22, 23*, 2024 (Fri, Sat, Sun*)
Grand Opera House, Pierre, SD
Tickets: $5 at the door
Comedy by Patrick Rainville Dorn
Directed by Michele Beeler
Assistant Directors Hannah Carda & Holly Cole
Auditions: Little Players will hold auditions for "Girl of La Mancha" on Sunday, May 5, 2024, 3 p.m. at the Grand Opera House. There are parts for three males, nine females, and several extras 5th grade and up. There are two adult roles and several roles to fill behind the scenes. For more information, contact Director Michele Beeler at littleplayers605@gmail.com or 605.999.8503.
Based on the book “The Day the Crayons Quit” by Drew Daywalt, camp involves five days of games and activities based on theater skills. Participants will tie-die shirts, build a giant crayon box, write their own letters/scripts, create a mural based on their letters/scripts and present their letters to an audience. There will be a performance on the final day - Friday, July 19 at 5:00 pm.
July 15-19, 2024
3:30 - 5:30 pm
3rd - 5th Grade (in fall of 2024)
Fee: $15.00 for week
Come spend the day learning roles, creating props, costumes, and set, and preparing to perform. Instructions will be provided promptly at 8 am and performance is at 4 pm. Register below.
Dates: January 20; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (lunch provided) CANCELED due to lack of interest
May 4; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (lunch provided)
July 20; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (lunch provided)
5th—9th grade; Fee: $15 each
Enjoy an afternoon of reading and dissecting the elements of a play as you enjoy delicious pizza. Register below.
Dates: February 10, 2024 @ noon
April TBD
August TBD
November TBD
7th - 12th grade: Fee $15.00 each
Participants will dive headfirst into the exhilarating world of drama, where they'll engage in dynamic improv games and unlock their creative potential for an afternoon of fun!
March 17
June 2
September 29
December 15
2nd* - 12th grade: Fee $15.00 each
*grade level is a change from the flier
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K-2 Workshops
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3-5 Grade Workshops
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Participants will practice stage directions, stage presence, expressions, movement, and other dramatic skills throughout the workshops with fun games and activities.Register below.
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Participants will build a set, create costumes, and rehearse while learning creative expression of emotions and ideas. They will practice dialog, stage directions, stage presence, projection, and other dramatic skills with fun games and activities.Register below.
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January 13; 9:30 - 11:00 am
January 27; 9:30 - 11:00 am
March 9; 9:30 - 11:00 am
March 23; 9:30 - 11:00 am
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January 13; 1:00 - 4:00 pm
January 27; 1:00 - 4:00 pm
March 9; 1:00 - 4:00 pm
March 23; 1:00 - 4:00 pm
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Space is limited to 15 students.
Fee: $15 each
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Space is limited to 24 students.
Fee: $15 each
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Drama Club
Drama Club, an invitation-only middle school drama club, meets the first Monday of every month during the school year at 7-8:30 p.m. to develop students' theater skills. Drama Club students perform volunteer work with Pierre Players, take field trips, have chaperoned events, watch movies and play improv games.
For more information about Little Players programming, contact Co-Directors Michele Beeler at 605.999.8503 or Hannah Carda at 605.222.7723 or email
littleplayers605@gmail.com.
Little Players is affiliated with Pierre Players, Inc.