Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center
The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center serves South Dakota State University, the Brookings community and the region. It is a state-of-the-art performing arts center that is the home for concerts, theatrical and dance performances, special events and SDSU’s School of Performing Arts.
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Featured Events
BCT Runs w/Scissors
Brookings Community Theatre presents, CharlieCox Runs With Scissors by Michael McKeever. When Charlie Cox, a middle-aged editor diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease, meets his death emissary, Wally, while driving through the Arizona desert, the unexpected arrival of love complicates Wally’s plans, leading to a battle between Death and Love that teaches Charlie to cherish life.
Performing Arts Organizations
The Oscar has multiple event series - Brookings Chamber Music Society, Brookings Community Theatre, Brookings School District, School of Performing Arts Music, Prairie Repertory Theatre, State University Theatre and Dance, and Woodbine Productions.
Performance Spaces and Facilities
Looking for a place to host a business meeting, an event or a wedding? The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center has what you need.
About The Oscar
The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center’s mission is to engage its community through artistic, educational and cultural experiences that enrich lives, promote lifelong learning in and through the performing arts, and serve as a gateway between SDSU and the greater community.
News from The oscar larson performing arts center
Toronto to present recital with alum, fellow faculty
Mezzo-soprano Emily Wood Toronto will present a faculty recital on Monday, Oct. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Founders Recital Hall in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center on the South Dakota State University campus.
Gowen to present ‘Music of the Night’ horn recital
The South Dakota State University School of Performing Arts presents Sam Gowen in “Music of the Night,” a recital for horn, at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center’s Founders Recital Hall.
Werpy managing operations at Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center
Bret Werpy has been named operations manager at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center at South Dakota State University. After working at the center as a college student and again part time in later years, he joined the team full time July 22.