BHCT - Black Hills Community Theatre

06/16/2026

We hope to see you for this month's Actors Lab on THIS Sunday (June 21st) at 10am!

This month we're building character and story through physicality. Turn your brain off and get moving as we experiment with how our bodies can tell a story and influence the emotional state of both actors and audience.

Learn more and sign-up: https://www.bhct.org/adult-theatre-workshops.html

06/16/2026

AUDITIONS ARE THIS WEEKEND FOR EXCITING NEW WORK!

*Due to the development process needed to produce a World Premiere play, auditions for The Four Horsemen are earlier than usual.

The Four Horsemen
By L.D. Potter
Director: Heidi Dehn
Assistant Director: Jonasia Nance

CASTING:
Looking for a diverse cast of performers of all genders ages 16 and up. Unless specifically stated otherwise, roles are open to qualified actors of all races, colors, ethnicities, gender identities, ages and abilities. The director and production team are deeply committed to inclusion throughout the audition and rehearsal process.

AUDITIONS:
Saturday, June 20th 6-8pm
Sunday, June 21st 1-3pm
Performing Arts Center of Rapid City. Use South Street Entrance.
Choose a day to audition and sign up for a slot below. If interested and unable to attend any audition time or callbacks, please contact [email protected] by Friday, June 12 to make alternative arrangements.

PREPARATION:
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Actors should review and prepare (memorization not required) the scene of their choice from those provided. After an initial reading of that scene, actors may be asked to read additional scenes and roles.

CALLBACKS:
If needed, callbacks will be held Monday, June 22 at 6:30pm, Performing Arts Center of Rapid City. Those who are needed to attend callbacks, will receive an email after the second night of auditions. Callbacks will consist of additional readings from the script.

Important Dates:
Script Development readings June, July, August
Regular Rehearsals (Sun-Thurs, 6:30-9pm) begin September 14th
We realize this is a longer time commitment than a typical rehearsal. Additional auditions will be held in September if any actor is unable to continue through the entire process.

Performance Dates:
October 30, 31, November 6, 7, 13, 14 at 7:00pm
November 1, 8, 15 at 2:00pm

To sign up for an audition slot and more info: https://www.bhct.org/auditions.html

06/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this season's Summer Stage performances of A Midsummer Night's Dream!

It's always a joy bringing free, family-friendly fun out into our community!

06/12/2026

Joyce Jefferson brings the story of author Katherine Davis Chapman Tillman to the performing Arts Center for a free performance Black Hills Community Theatre and the Performing Arts Center of Rapid City will host An…

06/12/2026

Don't miss out on the final performances of BHCT Summer Stage's fun and energetic production of A Midsummer Night's Dream!

Friday, June 12th: Outside at The Dahl (Pocket Park on Quincy St side)
--Performers: Anna, Willa, Delanee
Saturday, June 13th: Raider Park (across from Stevens High School)
--Performers: Jess, Vienna, Willa
Sunday, June 14th: Indoors at the Performing Arts Center-Historic Theater
--Performers: Anna, Charlotte, Leah Anne

Times for all performances:
5:00pm: Games and activities for kids of all ages (even the grown up ones)!
5:40pm-Apprentice Company Preshow performance Begins
6pm: A Midsummer Night's Dream Begins

More details: https://www.bhct.org/bhct-summer-stage.html

06/11/2026

Passes for BHCT's 2026-2027 Season will go on sale starting at noon on Monday June 15th. You can buy your passes starting on that day by visiting (601 Columbus St; South Street Entrance) or calling (605-394-1786) the Performing Arts Center Box Office (M-F 12pm-5pm).

You will also be able to purchase passes online at https://www.bhct.org/buy-tickets.html (but you will still need to contact the Box Office to reserve seats). You can also mail in the order form that will be included in our Season Brochure that recently hit your mailboxes.

ORDER YOUR PASSES BEFORE JULY 4TH FOR A DISCOUNT THAT IS UP TO 30% OFF OF SINGLE TICKET PRICES!

You can find out more about your Season Pass options at https://www.bhct.org/buy-tickets.html

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

We hope our friends at Theatre 605 Black Hills Playhouse are having a great opening week! Make sure to go visit them out at Custer State Park this summer!

Wow, can we just say…our season opener was AMAZING!

Thank you, from our patrons to our phenomenal cast and crew, you really showed up.

There are officially 13 chances left to see THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (abridged)!

The Boston Herald says,” What the 'Daily Show' might be like if hosted by the Marx Brothers.”

Grab your tickets on our website or by calling our friendly box office at 605-255-4141, Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm MT, ​Mondays DARK.

06/10/2026

Weekend #2 Performances:
Friday, June 12th: Outside at The Dahl
--Performers: Anna, Willa, Delanee

Saturday, June 13th: Raider Park (across from Stevens High School)
--Performers: Jess, Vienna, Willa

Sunday, June 14th: Indoors at the Performing Arts Center
--Performers: Anna, Charlotte, Leah Anne

Times for all performances:
5:00pm: Games and activities for kids of all ages (even the grown up ones)!
5:40pm-Apprentice Company Preshow performance Begins
6pm: A Midsummer Night's Dream Begins

Things to know for A Midsummer Night's Dream Outdoor Performances:
- No tickets or reservations needed! Just show up! Donations will be accepted.
- Bring your own chairs and/or blankets.
-Along with a picnic dinner, make sure to bring water to keep yourselves hydrated! Sunscreen and bug spray would probably be a good idea, too!
-Look for signs and BHCT Staff in Midsummer t-shirts to help answer other questions you have.
-BHCT will monitor weather forecasts and, if necessary, announce rain plans at least two hours prior to show time (via our email list and Facebook).

Parking & Location Specific Info.

o Outdoors at Dahl Arts Center: Find parking downtown and then find us outside of the Dahl on the Quincy Street side of the building.

o Raider Park: Located directly across from the Stevens High School main entrance on Raider Road. Plenty of parking by the tennis courts, then a brief downhill walk to the amphitheatre space. Blankets and low chairs are ideal for the tiered seating area. There is a drop off point on Raider Rd for those needing a more accessible route to the playing space.

o Indoors at the Historic Theater at the Performing Arts Center: Just like any performance in the Historic Theater, use the parking on Columbus Street and enter the main doors. No need to bring blankets and chairs. The schedule is the same as the other performances and all pre-show camp activities will happen indoors.

For more information: https://www.bhct.org/bhct-summer-stage.html

06/09/2026

Along with our Summer Stage performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream this Friday outside at the Dahl Arts Center (theatre games at 5pm and show beginning at 6pm), consider checking out these other events while you are there:

Happy Hour- 3-5pm; Happy Hours at the Dahl include a selection of beer, wine, and soda! Friends of the Dahl get their first drink free!

Tailings Opening Reception- 5-7pm; The artwork will focus on the impact of human development and agricultural production on natural landscapes, environmental issues related to the extraction of natural resources, and industrial manipulation of wild places, particularly relating to the landscape in and around the Rapid City and Black Hills area.

https://www.bhct.org/bhct-summer-stage.html