Join us for an incredible summer in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Seasonal Employment
We are now accepting online submissions for our 2026 Season!
Create Magic This Summer
Employment Equity Statement
The Black Hills Playhouse strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and veterans to apply or audition. We are an equal opportunity employer and applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
Theatre 605 The Black Hills Playhouse (BHP) seeks creative professionals and emerging professionals of all backgrounds for a 13-week summer stock season in beautiful Custer State Park in South Dakota. These are seasonal employment contracts.
- Season start & end dates. May 18 or 20 – August 16, 2026. Dates vary by contract.
- All positions include room & board. What does that mean exactly? Housing is provided in our scenic location in Custer State Park and meals are made fresh on campus during all workdays specifically for the company. Housing and meals are valued at $250/weekly.
- Job descriptions and payscales are found below. Intern positions are paid $400 week plus room and board. When hiring is complete for the season (generally late March to mid-April), it will be posted on the website and social media.
- In 2025, we saw about 900 people at auditions, received over 1300 auditions online, and had approximately 150 tech and customer support applications for just over 2350 people vying for positions at the Black Hills Playhouse
Performance
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Actor
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Actor Intern
Technical & Design
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Production Manager
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Stage Manager
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Head Electrician
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Sound Engineer/Asst. Elect.
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Electrician Intern
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Technical Director
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Assistant Technical Director
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Head Carpenter
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Carpenter Intern
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Stagecraft Intern
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Costume Shop Manager
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First Hand/Cutter/Draper
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Stitcher
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Stitcher Intern
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Head Props
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Props Intern
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Charge Artist
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Scenic Artist
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Designer**
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Director**
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Choreographer**
**Hiring for design positions is usually done between September and December in the prior year.
Customer Service & Dining
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Customer Service Lead (Box Office & Snack Bar)
- Customer Service Intern (Box Office & Snack Bar
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Head Chef
- Assistant Chef
2026 Audition/ Interview Locations
How to prepare for Auditions / Interviews:
1. Sign up for an audition slot with the contact person listed below.
2. Submit an application online HERE. No need to submit a video if you are auditioning in person.
NOTE: KCACTF and UPTAs are for registered participants only.
3. Prepare a monologue and short song–total of 2 minutes only, please. OR, not a musician? Prepare two contrasting monologues (2 minutes TOTAL). Show us your range.
NOTE: In-person auditioners must bring sheet music for the accompanist at the audition. Online auditioners should upload a 2 minute video with the application.
Vermillion, SD - Sat, Jan 31st '26
University of South Dakota
Please contact raimondo.genna@usd.edu to sign up for a time slot.
Macomb, IL - Mon, Feb 2nd '26
Western Illinois University
Please contact l-wipperling@wiu.edu to sign up for a time slot.
Cape Girardeau, MO - Wed, feb 4th '26
Southeast Missouri State University
Please contact cookamberm@gmail.com to sign up for a time slot.
UPTA - Memphis, TN - Feb. 6-9, 2026
February 6-9, 2026
Register online at www.upta.org for audition and interview information.
Rapid City, SD - sAT, fEB 14TH '26
First Baptist Church, 707 St. Patrick St.
10AM – 12PM
Please contact kassi@theatre605.org to sign up for an audition time slot
Can’t make the audition locations? Online applications accepted through February 1. Please refer to the requirements above.
Have Any Questions?
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