Where Sioux Falls finds its voice on stage

Every season, The Premiere Playhouse opens its doors to a community hungry for live theatre. Families come through seeking a place where their children can discover the joy of performance. Adults arrive looking to reconnect with a passion they thought they'd left behind. From young performers taking their first steps on stage to longtime theatre-goers settling into their seats, the theatre becomes a gathering place where creativity flourishes and stories come alive.

Beyond the mainstage productions, The Premiere Playhouse nurtures artists at every stage. Young people explore their talents through camps and intensives, while adult learners take classes to deepen their craft. The organization runs artist development programs that help performers grow, alongside The Penguin Project—a program designed to make theatre accessible to all. For those who dream of performing but face barriers, scholarships open doors that might otherwise remain closed.

Volunteers and performers fill the halls at 300 N. Phillips Ave., each playing a part in the shared mission of community-based theatre. Whether someone is auditioning for a mainstage role, volunteering behind the scenes, or simply attending a show, they become part of something larger—a thriving cultural hub in Sioux Falls where the transformative power of theatre belongs to everyone.