Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Musicals & Romance In Custer State Park
2017 Season Peter and the Starcatcher
Book by Rick Elice Music by Wayne Barker Based on a novel by Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson
June 9-25, 2017 • Rated PG
Young Frankenstein
Book by Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan Music & Lyrics by Mel Brooks
June 30-July 16, 2017 • Rated PG-13
Grease
Book, music & lyrics by Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey
July 21-August 6, 2017 • Rated PG-13
Unnecessary Farce By Paul Slade Smith
August 11-20, 2017 • Rated PG-13
Buffalo Passes On Sale Now!
www.BlackHillsPlayhouse.com
(605) 255-4141 (855) 584-4141 Located in Custer State Park 24834 S. Playhouse Rd., Custer, SD 57730
Just what makes the Black Hills P layhouse so special?
Life can be so chaotic and we’re all looking for balance and less stress in our lives.
Reward yourself with a trip to the Black Hills Playhouse. Unwind as you drive through the Hills. Create memories with family and friends as you escape day-to-day stresses; see uniquely crafted productions and relax in an environment like no other. It’s easy to plan ahead and invest in summer. Purchase a BHP buffalo pass consisting of four, flexible discounted tickets which can be used at any performance all summer long. Check out our special events, BankWest Kids Go Free nights, pre-order picnics, tours and artist talks. Reservations for package holders open on March 1, one full month before the general public can buy their seats. Buffalo passes available for a limited time. Call 605 255-4141 to purchase yours or go online 24/7 at BlackHillsPlayhouse.com.
The 72nd Season promises to be one of the most entertaining yet and we can’t wait to relax and celebrate with you!
We gratefully acknowledge the University of South Dakota College of Fine Arts, the South Dakota Arts Council through the SD Department of Tourism, the SD Department of Game, Fish & Parks, the Black Hills P layhouse Alumni Association, the National Endowment for the Arts and many generous donors, sponsors and advertisers who support theatre in Custer State Park.
Season Warmers COME JOIN US FOR LIVE MUSIC AT THE BHP! A Benefit for the Black Hills Playhouse
DD & The Fayrohs
Retro Rock Sensations
with Hank Harris & Jamie Lynn FRIDAY, June 2-7:30 pm SATURDAY, June 3-2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Tickets
$20 in advance $25 day of show
Sneak Peek of the BHP company performing numbers that won them a spot at the BHP
TATANKA T E A S E R
FREE FOR PACKAGE HOLDERS $5.00 admission for all others
Sunday, June 4, 2:00 pm One Performance Only!
Beyond the P lays BankWest Kids & Teens Go Free Performances Two Kids or Teens (ages 18 & under) attend free with one paid adult the first Saturday and Wednesday evening performances of each production. Peter and the Starcatcher: June 10 & 14 (Rated PG) Young Frankenstein: July 1 & 5 (Rated PG-13) Grease: July 22 & 26 (Rated PG-13) Unnecessary Farce: August 12 & 16 (Rated PG-13) Opening Night Bonus Features Artist Talks: Free event, 6:30 pm in theater. Directors, designers, choreographers and technicians tell story of how show came together. Opening Night Reception: After the performance in Haberman Hall. Tours Backstage tours: Wednesday after each matinee (4:30 pm), meet in front of the stage Historic tours of campus & shops: Tues, Wed, Thurs (6:30 pm) in front of the theater. Tours are $5 per person and must be reserved through the box office or online when purchasing tickets. Peter and the Starcatcher 1/2 Day Arts Camp* For kids: ages tbd Dates: June 5 - 8, mornings 9 - 11; June 9, afternoon through performance The Seed Theater, Rapid City & Black Hills Playhouse *Details available soon at BlackHillsPlayhouse.com! BHP Jr. Performing Arts Camp For kids ages 10 - 15, Grades 4 - 9 Placerville Camp in the Black Hills of South Dakota Dates: July 23 - 29, 2017 We are proud to host another sleep-away performing arts week at Placerville Camp in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. Talented youth from the Midwest will gather to make life-long friends and hone their performing skills. Camp culminates in an on-site celebration of a BHP Jr. Showcase. In addition to acting skills, students will explore movement and work on vocal techniques. Participants will get to interact with professional actors and technicians from the Black Hills Playhouse and tour the professional theatre shops before attending Grease (PG-13)! Camp is open to any student interested in performing arts. Limited tuition assistance available. Call Deb or Taylor at 800-727-9893 to register. All-Ability BRAVO Camp For kids ages 9-21 Joy Ranch near Watertown, SD Dates: June 25 – June 30, 2017​ The LifeScape Center for the Arts and BHP are excited to offer this unique camp designed for children of all abilities. Kids will learn performing arts skills and make memories to last a lifetime! Campers will explore movement, music, performance--all of which can be adapted to meet the needs of each participant. The week will culminate in a Celebration Showcase performed for family and friends. Campers have access to full accessible camp activities such as horse riding, wagon rides, fishin, campfires and more. Staffing will be 1:2 ratio with nurses onsite to accommodate special medical needs. For more information contact Jamie Richardson at (605) 444.9631 or Jamie. Richardson@LifeScapeSD.org.
Picnic Baskets & Boxes Prepared daily, these pre-paid picnic baskets and boxes will be at the snack bar awaiting your arrival to the Park. Bring a blanket and sit by the creek or snag a picnic table in our lovely, covered picnic area to enjoy a meal before the show. A - FAMILY BASKET OF FOUR Two ham, two turkey sandwiches on Italian bread with leaf lettuce, mayo and mustard on the side. 4 small bags of Harvest Cheddar Sun Chips + bag of mini carrots, 4 cookies and 4 bottles of water. Ideal for families with small children as sandwiches are smaller than full box sandwiches. ($30.00) B - GOURMET ITALIAN PICNIC BASKET FOR FOUR Two Italian sandwiches (thinly sliced Genoa, hard salami, mozzarella & provolone) on focaccia bread with Kalamata olive tapenade, container of chicken salad + 2 pull-apart buns, grapes for 4, cookies or brownies and 4 bottles of water. ($60.00) C - SMOKED TURKEY & SWISS BOX Thinly sliced smoked turkey & Swiss cheese, green leaf lettuce on a rustic ciabatta roll with miracle whip and mustard on the side. Bottled water, choice of chips and cookie. ($12.00) D - ROAST BEEF & HAVARTI BOX Thinly sliced roast beef, Havarti cheese, green leaf lettuce on French roll with horseradish mayo & red onion on the side. Bottled water, choice of chips & cookie. ($12.00) E - VEGETARIAN CAPRESE BOX Rustic ciabatta roll topped with fresh mozzarella, green leaf lettuce, tomato and basil pesto. Bottled water, choice of chips & cookie. ($12.00) F - BLACK FOREST HAM & CHEDDAR BOX Thinly-sliced black forest ham & cheddar on French roll, mayo, green leaf lettuce with honey mustard on the side. Bottled water, choice of chips and cookie. ($12.00) G - CHICKEN SALAD BOX Delicious chicken salad on rustic ciabatta roll with spring greens & mayo. Bottled water, choice of chips & cookie. ($12.00) To order a picnic, simply call our friendly box office staff at 605 255-4141 or add one to your ticket purchase online at www.blackhillsplayhouse.com
JUNE 9-25, 2017 Play with Music
Based on the best-selling novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, this play, which upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan, will enchant children and grown-ups a like. (PG)
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Summer Camps
JUNE 30 - JULY 16, 2017 Musical Comedy
Intended for Mature Audiences It’s alive! The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brooks’ monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches. Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick and a leggy lab assistant, Frederick brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s. (PG-13)
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4th of July Performance
JULY 21 - AUGUST 6, 2017 High Energy Musical Lively, three-times Tony nominated Broadway musical portraying early rockers with zip, charm, incredible music and high-energy dance numbers. This popular musical features Rydell High’s senior class of 1959 including the hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies”. (PG-13)
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Summer Camps
AUGUST 11-20, 2017 Comedic Farce
Two cops. Three crooks. Eight doors. Go! Two hours of non-stop hilarity and mayhem. Dazzingly funny, with one silly bit overlapping the next...thing Marx Brothers updated in tempo and relevance for today’s world. (PG-13)
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Ticket Pricing & Info Packages on sale now through June 11 Buffalo Passes - 4 adult tickets for $120.00
Passes consist of discounted tickets which can be used as you like (one ticket per show or multiple tickets for one show) during the regular 2017 season.
Individual tickets go on sale April 1
Adults: $34 * Children (18 & Under): $16 Senior/Military/Student discounts available Ask about special rates for groups of 10+ *BankWest Kids & Teens Go Free on select Wed & Sat performances
How to Order:
GO ONLINE: 24/7 at www.BlackHillsPlayhouse.com
PHONE: Call our friendly Box Office staff at 605-255-4141 or toll free at 855-584-4141.
MAIL: Send the form on this page to Black Hills Playhouse PO Box 2513 Rapid City, SD 57709
Box Office Hours: November-May Tuesdays - Fridays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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