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Yankton, South Dakota
The Historic Dakota Theatre
The Historic Dakota Theatre is Yankton’s oldest performing arts center Built in 1902 the Dakota Theatre has been entertaining audiences in the historic Meridian District for over 120 years.
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Dakota Players Youth Camp
Tue - May 27, 2025 - 8:00am CDT
Dakota Players is a performing arts workshop for participants K-12. Over the week, participants learn the show and perform for their communities! At the end of the week, the participants will perform “You Look Marvelous!” a witty take on Hans Christen Anderson’s story “The Emperor’s New Clothes.”
About Us
There Is Something For Everyone!
The Dakota Theatre is a performing arts center dedicated to providing entertainment and cultural opportunities for all citizens of the greater Yankton region. We believe the arts strengthen our community by inspiring, uniting, and educating children and adults of all backgrounds. We are located in an historic 1902 theater building that has hosted everything from operas to concerts, plays and even a few boxing matches over the past century. The Dakota Theatre is operated today by Onward Yankton, a non-profit organization that seeks to improve the quality of life for everyone.
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