Thursday, June 3, 2021
Ever wanted to help with a play but never seem to have enough time? Now is your chance! Pierre Players needs several suits of armor for the cast of Man of La Mancha. Cosplay expert, Kalder Ness, is going to show Pierre Players how to make helmets and breast plates out of foam. Come make a costume for Man of La Mancha and learn a new skill for your next costume need. The workshop will be held Saturday, June 5, at 4 p.m. CST at the Grand Opera House, 109 S. Pierre St., Pierre. Learn more about the production.
Categories: EventsWednesday, March 31, 2021
Pierre Players Community Theatre is pleased to announce that it has rescheduled “A Little Piece of Heaven” for Oct. 22-24 and Oct. 28-30. Originally planned for late February/early March, the production was canceled due to concerns at the time with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and not enough people at auditions to cast the production.
“A Little Piece of Heaven” will be part of Pierre Players’ current 2020-2021 season, meaning that season members will be able to see the production as part of their current membership. Pierre Players next season will begin in January 2022, and the show lineup will be announced later this year.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused or contributed to a host of challenges in producing the types of Pierre Players' shows and seasons to which our patrons have become accustomed. To help us plan for future activities, we invite patrons to complete a brief Pierre Players Community Theater 2021 Membership Survey at pierreplayers.com.
Show dates for Pierre Players’ current production “Radium Girls,” are April 30-May 2 and May 6-8. A reminder that audience members will be required to wear masks. Those who are not comfortable attending a live production at the theater or unable to attend in person can view the production virtually on May 6-8. Tickets for “Radium Girls’ will go on sale on April 19.
In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, “Radium Girls” traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. Called a "powerful" and "engrossing" drama by critics, “Radium Girls” offers a wry, unflinching look at the peculiarly American obsessions with health, wealth and the commercialization of science.
Pierre Players’ next auditions will be for “Man of La Mancha” on May 16-18, followed by auditions for “A Little Piece of Heaven” on Aug. 16 at the Grand Opera House. For more information about Pierre Players’ upcoming productions or auditioning or getting involved, visit pierreplayers.com.
Categories: EventsThursday, February 18, 2021
Pierre Players Community Theatre will present the production "The First Step” virtually on March 5-11, 2021. Enjoy some pizza before you watch the play on Monday, March 8, when Pierre Players hosts a Pizza Ranch fundraiser. Pierre Players will receive 15% of all dine-in, delivery and takeout orders from Pizza Ranch from 5-8 p.m. CST that evening.
“The First Step,” written by Kathleen Maule Holen, was inspired by a true story of New Year’s resolutions, friendship and purpose in Hot Springs, S.D. For the past 14 years, Dotty Paulson and her three friends have been driving to the top of Veterans Hill at dawn on New Year’s Day. They salute the dawn of the new year, cook breakfast on a grill and affirm their resolutions. They affirm the same ones every year—lose weight, quit smoking, cut back on drinking, get more exercise—and promptly break all of them.
But 2014 is going to be different if Dotty has anything to say about it. She has met the new personal trainer in town and signed herself and her friends up for fitness training. Now all she must do is convince the girls to forget their worn-out resolutions and make just one: by next year they will be strong enough to climb the steps to the top of Veterans Hill.
The production will be available to view online for a free will donation. To sign up for the video link, visit www.pierreplayers.com/gettickets/onlineticketpurchase. The production will be available to view starting Friday, March 5, at 5 p.m. CST through Thursday, March 11, at midnight CST. Questions, email info@pierreplayers.com.
Auditions for Pierre Players’ next production, “Radium Girls,” will be held on Monday, March 1, 2021, at 7 p.m. CST at the Grand Opera House. There are roles for four to five males and five females. For more information about auditioning or getting involved behind the scenes, contact director Joshua Penrod at 605.220.0308 or joshua.dutt@state.sd.us.
Categories: EventsThursday, January 21, 2021
Pierre Players Community Theatre regretfully announces that it is canceling its next production “A Little Piece of Heaven,” which was scheduled for Feb. 26-28 and March 4-6, 2021. Due to concerns with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there were not enough people at auditions to cast the production.
Many who did audition are now involved in a one-act play titled "The First Step,” which Pierre Players will offer virtually in late February/early March. Written by Kathleen Maule Holen, the play was inspired by a true story of New Year’s resolutions, friendship and purpose in Hot Springs, S.D. Be watching for more details about how you can view the virtual production.
Pierre Players is planning to offer “A Little Piece of Heaven” at a later date to be announced. Auditions for Pierre Players’ next production, “Radium Girls,” will be held on March 1, 2021, at 7 p.m. CST at the Grand Opera House.
Pierre Players Community Theatre remains dedicated to its mission of enriching, educating and entertaining central South Dakota by engaging volunteers and audience members in the process and product of quality theater. You can support Pierre Players in this mission through making a donation, which we will use to help cover the monthly costs to keep our organization strong during this pandemic. To learn more, visit pierreplayers.com/donate.
Categories: EventsTuesday, September 8, 2020
Pierre Players Fall 2020 Backstage Newsletter is now available. Read news from our past year, how the pandemic will not stop Pierre Players, what we have in the works for our 2020-2021 season and news from Little Players Children's Theatre.
Read the 2020 newsletter.
Categories: NewsTuesday, September 1, 2020
Donating blood is one of the easiest ways to give back to your community. Pierre Players is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. in the Encore Room of the Grand Opera House at 109 S. Pierre St.
What do we all have in common that instantly connects us and gives us the power to do more? It’s the blood pulsing within each of us. This amazing, ever-replenishing gift is truly a natural resource that, when shared, speeds healing and provides comfort. Lifesaving blood offers second chances and many tomorrows to those who depend on it.
Each year, nearly 5 million Americans need blood transfusions. Blood helps trauma and burn patients, premature infants, heart surgery patients, organ transplant recipients and those fighting cancer, among others. In emergencies, it’s the blood already on hospital shelves that saves lives.
Schedule your appointment for Pierre Players' blood drive.
Categories: EventsSaturday, August 22, 2020
Pierre Players will hold its Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, 6 p.m., at the Grand Opera House. Season membership holders are encouraged to attend the Annual Membership Meeting to learn about the state of the organization and the plans for the future.
Memberships for the 2020-2021 season are now available. You can purchase your membership online this year or print off the form and mail in your payment.
Purchase your membership
Categories: MembershipMonday, July 20, 2020
Help play a part in the arts! Pierre Players Community Theatre has two open seats on its Board of Governors. Pierre Players is looking for Board members who will be enthusiastic and active in the organization for a three-year term. Those wanting to serve do not need any theatrical experience. They must be able to help the organization set and achieve its growth and development goals, plus help in the Box Office. The deadline to apply is August 20, 2020. For more information, talk to a current Board member or email a letter of interest including a little about yourself and why you are interested in joining Pierre Players Board at info@pierreplayers.com.
View Pierre Players Board of Governors
Categories: NewsMonday, May 4, 2020
Pierre Players is happy to announce the winners of their 2020 Scholarship. AJ Holland of Pierre, Angela Guthmiller of Onida, and Shantay Werdel of Highmore have all received a $500 scholarship toward their continued education. These students have demonstrated excellence in, growth through, and dedication to the fine arts. These scholarships are made possible by concessions purchases made at Pierre Players’ performances. Thank you for your generosity in helping to make these scholarships possible.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
The power of Pierre Players Community Theatre lies within our community. With our community unable to gather for the foreseeable future due to COVID-19, we have decided to delay our production of “Native Gardens” with the new dates to be determined. We plan to bring you “Native Gardens” as soon as it is safe to do so, hopefully this summer. It is with heavy hearts that we have also decided to cancel “Man of La Mancha” for this summer due to the number of people and resources necessary to put on a summer musical. We know that all members of our theater community, both artists and patrons, will prevail together. Thank you for your continued patronage and support.
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