This post, perhaps more than others, really does invite some commentary. Those reading this who know me personally can contact me through other avenues if there's a correction or addition that should be noted; otherwise, use the comment section below.
The goal of this post is, of course, to promote some degree of awareness as to what's going on with area theatre. At the bottom of this list is a link to a calendar created through Google Calendar that can be added to one's Google/Gmail account; it incorporates most of the auditions and performances that I can find and that I have found the time to write in. It, like this blog, is a work in progress.
- Sioux Empire Community Theatre (SECT)
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Official Website for SECT
- Seasons run year-round, producing five mainstage shows starting in August, along with one studio show and two "Stage Adventures" (children's theatre) productions in the Ann Zabel Studio Theatre. During the summer months, SECT produces two summer camps for children (both of which involve the production of a play).
- Performances are in the Orpheum Theatre, located on the north end of downtown Sioux Falls. The Ann Zabel Studio Theatre, located in the same building, is where the Studio shows are performed.
- Augustana College Theatre Department
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Central Website
- The department produces four mainstage productions per school year, plus three student productions through the Augustana College Theatrical Society (ACTS). Augustana also has a student-run improvisation group, Brand Name Improv (BNi).
- Facebook (ACTS)
- Twitter (ACTS)
- Brand Name Improv: Facebook Page
- Bare Bodkins Theatre Company
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Official Website
- One show per season, usually by William Shakespeare.
- Performances are at the ruins of the Queen Bee Mill in Falls Park, Sioux Falls, every summer. Productions are typically minimalist, with actors playing multiple roles. These productions are free of charge, but tickets must be acquired before each performance as seating is limited.
- University of Sioux Falls Department of Communication Studies and Theatre
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Production Website
- Based on what could be determined from their website, it appears they do three or four productions per season, including family-friendly productions akin to those of a community theatre.
- Olde Towne Dinner Theatre
- Worthing, SD
- Official Website
- A seasons includes four productions over the course of the year, plus an additional show during the summer. Musicals and straight plays are both produced here.
- Performances are at the Old Towne Dinner Theatre in downtown Worthing, South Dakota. Productions are, of course, presented along with a dinner. Sunday matinees are desert-only meals.
- Flickr
- Mighty Corson Art Players
- Corson, SD
- No Official Website
- Two or three mainstage shows are produced per season.
- Performances are at the Mighty Corson Art Players Theatre in Corson, South Dakota (just north of Brandon) across the street from the Bottoms Up bar.
- Harrisburg Area Theatre
- Harrisburg, SD
- Official Website
- Uncertain production schedule at this point. The website lists only one show as of this writing (01.21.2015).
- No further information could be found through Facebook and Twitter.
- Prairie Repertory Theatre
- Brookings, SD and Brandon, SD
- Official Website
- Produces four (sometimes five) plays over the course of the summer from May to August. Productions include both plays and musicals. Although it is affiliated with the Department of Communication Studies and Theatre at South Dakota State University, the scripts selected for production are typically the type seen in community theatre.
- South Dakota State University Department of Communication Studies and Theatre (State University Theatre)
- Brookings, SD
- Production Website
- Productions include four mainstage performances of both plays and musicals through State University Theatre, along with occasional student-run productions and the annual variety show, Capers.
- Brookings Community Theatre
- Brookings, SD
- Official Website
- Typically four productions per season. See the website for the current location of productions.
- Vermillion Community Theatre
- Vermillion, SD
- Official Website
- It appears they do one or two productions per season.
- University of South Dakota Theatre
- Vermillion, SD
- Production Website
- This collegiate theatre produces four mainstage shows per season, with two or three performances in their arena space.
- Lewis & Clark Theatre Company
- Yankton, SD
- Official Website
- Seasons are four or five shows. They are affiliated with the Yankton Children's Theatre, which produces one show per season.
- Mitchell Area Community Theatre
- Mitchell, SD
- Official Website
- The seasons currently consist of five mainstage productions.
- Huron Area Community Theatre
- Huron, SD
- Official Website
- It looks like their seasons consist of four plays, give or take.
- Town Players: Watertown's Community Theatre
- Watertown, SD
- Official Website
- Their website indicates that there are four performances in the most recent season, although whether or not these are plays in the traditional sense is unknown.
- Aberdeen Community Theatre
- Aberdeen, SD
- Official Website
- Apparently they do a season of five mainstage shows, along with an improv group and some connection with Northern State University.
- Pierre Players Community Theatre
- Pierre, SD
- Official Website
- Their season appears to be four or five shows.
- Place Holder Theatre Company
And Finally... The Calendar:
Rather than attempt to embed this bugger, I just added the link. It should be possible to add this calendar to one's own Google Calendar.
