Meet The Team
Executive Director
Linda Anderson
Believes that art is an economic driver for vibrant communities. Fixer and builder. Musician. Always ready for a challenge - the bigger, the better. Knows theatre transforms lives and the importance of access for all.
Artistic Director, Actor
Dan Workman
Fuels the artistic vision of the BHP and Dakota Players founder. Casts our seasons, scouting across the country for talent to bring to the Black Hills. Passion for the BHP goes beyond words.
Development Director, Actor
Jeff Kingsbury
Has raised thousands for the Playhouse, believes our customers are the best, actor extraordinaire, with a green thumb.
Education Director
Deb Workman
A true believer in every person's abilities and superpowers. Leads the way with kindness. Creator of opportunities and magic. Constantly learning about themselves.
BHP West Outreach Coordinator
Kassi Blue-Scates
Dreamer and self-starter who loves the adventure of life and family. Works from the heart to celebrate those around her. The Theatre is where it's at for her!
Operations Guru
Liam Blue-Scates
Loves spreadsheets and a good puzzle. Acts in local productions and shares a passion for theatre with his lovely wife Kassi.
Education Outreach Coordinator
Erin I. Wegleitner
Artist, organizer, designer, and educator are just a few of the hats worn while passionately working in theatre. A firm believer in making art accessible for everyone and finding creative solutions for every challenge.
Program Coordinator
Jack Bledsoe
Energetic, creative, optimist with a big smile, huge dreams, and gigantic heart. Jack is extremely passionate about creating a safe space to foster creativity for artists at any age or stage, and making theatre accessible for all!
Tour Actor/Director
Elise Thayn
Committed to practices and stories that are intrinsically, undeniably human and believes that connection and kindness, both to others and to ourselves, are integral components of the things we seek to create.
Tour Actor/Director
Chloe Kamp
Chloe discovered her love for live theatre at a very young age and is determined to use her passion to help herself and others explore the creativity of the arts, on or off the stage.
Physical Plant Manager--BHP Campus
Darryn Witt
Just recently returned to the area after a 30-year career with the National Park Service, Darryn has a passion for the forest. Super-skilled, a trained national first-responder, and enthusiastic about service, the BHP Company and audiences rely on Darryn to help keep buildings, grounds, and equipment in working order and safe.