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Dakota Prairie Playhouse and Conference Center

The Dakota Prairie Playhouse offers two event spaces for university departments, recognized student organizations, and outside constituents. The spaces can be tailored to your specific event needs. Our professional staff will assist you with the planning to ensure that your guests have an unforgettable experience.

Spaces

Dakota Prairie Playhouse & Conference Center offers space for a variety of event types, including meetings, conferences, and special events. Whether you're hosting a performance, planning a wedding or celebration, or organizing a professional gathering, we hope Dakota Prairie Playhouse & Conference Center will be your venue of choice.

Conference Center

  • Seats 400
  • Built in sound system and customized lighting

Theatre

  • Seats 690
  • Projector with rear projection
  • Sound and lighting system

Sodexo, in partnership with Dakota State University, offers a wide selection of fresh foods and menu options to meet your catering needs. Sodexo catering is a convenient option for events held on campus, and we encourage guests to explore their menu offerings.

Outside catering is also permitted; however, all alcohol and bar services must be provided through DSU Sodexo—no outside alcohol service is allowed.

For Sodexo catering guidelines and bar service policies, please visit the catering page.

Explore catering options

For current pricing details, please reach out to the DSU Events Team.

Events & Conference Services

Contact

Phone: 605-256-5666
Email
Website

Book your space

For external events, fill out a form below:

Event Request Form

For internal events, contact the DSU Events & Conference Services team: 

Events & Conference Services