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
Prairie Repertory Theatre - Godspell
Welcome to Prairie Repertory Theatre’s 52nd season of terrific summer theatre in eastern South Dakota. Whether you are already a member of our growing summer family or planning to join us for the first time, we invite you to experience the fun and enjoyment of taking part in PRT 2023.
Prairie Repertory Theatre - Godspell
Welcome to Prairie Repertory Theatre’s 52nd season of terrific summer theatre in eastern South Dakota. Whether you are already a member of our growing summer family or planning to join us for the first time, we invite you to experience the fun and enjoyment of taking part in PRT 2023.
Prairie Repertory Theatre - Godspell
Welcome to Prairie Repertory Theatre’s 52nd season of terrific summer theatre in eastern South Dakota. Whether you are already a member of our growing summer family or planning to join us for the first time, we invite you to experience the fun and enjoyment of taking part in PRT 2023.
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
Young musicians invited to summer music camps at SDSU
The South Dakota State University School of Performing Arts will conduct two music camps this summer to help school-aged string players and band members hone their musical skills. The All-State Music Camp for Young Band Members will take place June 12-16. The camp will be led by Camelot Intermediate School Director Mary Cogswell with the assistance of SDSU music staff.
Trumpeters to present junior recital
South Dakota State University’s School of Performing Arts invites the community to a recital featuring juniors Caroline Reyner and Ally Ercink performing a trumpet repertoire. The junior recital will take place at 7:30 p.m.
Spring Festival of Music to feature five concerts in three days
South Dakota State University’s School of Performing Arts will hold its annual Spring Festival of Music in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center’s Larson Memorial Concert Hall on campus. The festival includes five concerts held over three days—April 21-23—and features performances by all the large ensembles and chamber ensembles within the school. Tickets are $11.50 for adults and $6.50 for st...