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Pierre Players Lighting Workshop: June 10

Pierre Players Lighting Workshop: June 10

Lights and sound are two of the many important aspects to a Pierre Players' production. The subtle transition in lighting can change the mood of the moment. The right sounds can transport our audience into the setting of the story on the stage before them. Pierre Players will hold a lighting workshop on Saturday, June 10, 2017, 9 a.m. to noon. Become acquainted with our light board under the guidance of our new volunteer and veteran lighting designer, Steve Mezger. Connect with new and regular volunteers in local community theater. Learn the magic that happens behind the scenes of productions. This workshop is available to all ages and levels of experience at no cost. We just ask that you RSVP to info@pierreplayers.com so we can plan accordingly.

Little Players Children's Theater Camp: June 19-24

Little Players Children's Theater Camp: June 19-24

Would you like to act in a real live play? Build the set? Lean all the behind-the-scenes tricks to creating a live performance? Little Players (a part of Pierre Players) will hold its children's theater camp for children going into the third through fifth grades on June 19-24, 2017, at 3-5 p.m. Based on the book "The Day the Crayons Quit" by Drew Daywalt, the camp will include four 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 prepare to present their letters to an audience. Participants will then perform on Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m. at the Steamboat Park Amphitheater during Oahe Days. The workshop cost is free, but space is limited. The deadline to apply is May 31. Apply for the workshop. For more information, contact info@littleplayers605.com.

Flat Building Workshop: March 11, 2017

Flat Building Workshop: March 11, 2017

Pierre Players will hold a flat building workshop on Saturday, March 11, 9 a.m. at the Grand Opera House. This will be a hands-on workshop as we are in need of new flats for our upcoming productions. We will be constructing 10 new flats, as well as recovering some of our older frames. Bring your drills and staplers! If you plan to attend, email Pierre Players so we can plan for lunch accordingly and have enough supplies. All are invited to help and learn.

Upcoming Children's Production Auditions: "A Fairy Tale Courtroom"

Upcoming Children's Production Auditions: "A Fairy Tale Courtroom"

Pierre Players will hold auditions for "A Fairy Tale Courtroom" on Sunday, March 5, 2017, 3-5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 117 N. Central Ave., Pierre. There are parts for 25 performers in this full-length production. “A Fairy Tale Courtroom" is an extremely adaptable comedy that shows the other side of several familiar fairy tales when two of their biggest villains, the Big Bad Wolf and the Wicked Witch, are brought to trial. Rehearsals will be at First United Methodist Church on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Performance will be held at First United Methodist Church on April 21, 22 and 23, 2017.

Pierre Players Annual Membership Meeting: September 29

Pierre Players Annual Membership Meeting: September 29

Pierre Players will hold its annual membership meeting on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, 6 p.m., in the Encore Room of the Grand Opera House. All season membership holders are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be brief and provide information on the current state of the organization, its finances and plans for the future. The agenda includes reports from Pierre Players' president and committees, the yearly financial statement and the election of four Board of Governors members. Those retiring from the Board are Tom Valentine, Dan Bohman, Brian Walsh and Rodd Bauck.

2016-2017 Season Membership Kickoff

2016-2017 Season Membership Kickoff

Pierre Players will hold its 2016-2017 season membership kickoff on Thursday, Sept. 1, 4-7 p.m. at the Grand Opera House. Purchase your tickets at a 33 percent discount, learn how to play a role in a production, vote for your favorite show, register for door prizes and free tickets, tour the Grand Opera House and enjoy fabulous home-baked goodies. View the 2016-2017 season.

Help Play a Part in the Arts

Help Play a Part in the Arts

Pierre Players Community Theatre has four open seats on its Board of Governors. Pierre Players is looking for Board members who will be enthusiastic and active in the organization. Those wanting to serve on the Board do not need any theatrical experience. They must be able to help the organization set and achieve its growth and development goals. Pierre Players Board of Governors is a working board and is only as strong as the members who serve on it. Terms are three years, and Board members may serve two consecutive terms. The deadline to apply is Aug. 26, 2016. The four open seats will be voted on at Pierre Players Annual Membership Meeting in September. Learn more.

Pierre Players Seeks Suggestions for 2016-2017 Season

Pierre Players Seeks Suggestions for 2016-2017 Season

Pierre Players’ Season Select Committee has begun meeting to discuss plays for the 2016-2017 season. Have you seen a great show that we should consider? Do you have a desire to direct again? If so, do you have a proposal that you would like to present to the committee? We are eager to receive suggestions and input so that we can select an exciting and successful 2016-2017 season for our patrons. Please contact Season Select Committee Chair Alisa DeMers via email or 280-3700 by Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, to offer suggestions or request a meeting with the committee to present your proposal.

Annual Membership Meeting: September 21, 2015

Annual Membership Meeting: September 21, 2015

Pierre Players will hold its annual membership meeting on Monday, Sept. 21, 5:30 p.m. in the Encore Room of the Grand Opera House. All season membership holders are encouraged to attend. The meeting is brief and provides information on the current state of the organization, its finances and plans for the future. The agenda includes reports from Pierre Players’ president and committees, the yearly financial statement and the election of two new Board of Governors members. Those retiring from the Board include Alisa DeMers and Roxanne Giedd. Three individuals submitted letters of interest in the openings. The slate of candidates the Board of Governors has voted to recommend at the annual membership meeting is Nick Carda and Greg Peters. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor during the meeting.

Membership Kickoff Set for August 13

Membership Kickoff Set for August 13