Black Hills Playhouse
Meet The Team
Executive Director
Linda Anderson
Fixer and builder. Always ready for a challenge - the bigger, the better. Knows theatre transforms lives and the importance of access for all.
Artistic Director
Dan Workman
The fuel behind the artistic vision of the BHP and Dakota Players founder. Passion for the BHP goes beyond words.
Director of Education
Deb Workman
A true believer in every person's abilities and superpowers. Leads the way with kindness. Creator of opportunities and magic.
Development Operations Manager
Darla Drew Lerdal
Always searching for ways to get more arts into our lives and strengthen communities. Finds the $$ and partners to make it happen.
Associate Director
Randy Niles
Great thinker, dedicated to the business of the Black Hills Playhouse in Custer State Park. Works diligently to strengthen and preserve the Playhouse.
Assistant Director of Education
Katryna Preston
Soft spoken but mighty, chock full of fun ideas with creativity that knows no bounds. Believes that all people thrive through art.
Fundraiser, Box Office, Groundskeeper, Actor
Jeff Kingsbury
Has raised thousands for the Playhouse, box office guru, actor extraordinaire, with a green thumb.
Dakota Players Teaching Artist
Austin Vetter
Creative problem-solver with a positive attitude and flexible mindset. Gifted actor, educator, and sound/lighting designer.
Dakota Players Teaching Artist
Abby Rose Schwedhelm
Organizer extraordinaire with a fire for theatre. Wants everyone to feel empowered and successful in everything they do.
Administrative/Marketing Assistant
Kristen Barnhardt
Very passionate with a can do attitude to make things previously thought impossible, possible. Makes a difference with advocacy for all.