Black Hills Playhouse, Summer stock theatre in Custer State Park, South Dakota.
The Black Hills Playhouse is a summer theatre located within Custer State Park in South Dakota that presents productions from June through August. The venue sits nestled in the park's natural landscape and features performances by actors traveling from across the United States.
The playhouse opened in 1946 and ranks among the region's longest-operating summer theatres. It has evolved over more than seven decades into a major hub for theatrical arts in South Dakota and a platform for emerging talent.
The theatre connects performers and audiences from across the region to live drama performed against the backdrop of the Black Hills landscape. Local communities view it as a gathering place where stories unfold under the open sky during warm months.
Plan to visit during the summer months when productions run, typically from June through August. The theatre is accessible via park roads, and visitors can combine a show with outdoor exploration throughout the surrounding state park.
The playhouse runs residential camps for students in grades 5 through 12 where theatre education happens alongside immersion in the park's natural environment. These programs allow young people to develop performance skills while spending time in the Black Hills landscape.
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