April 20, 2022

The Premiere Playhouse is looking for a new executive and artistic director as Robin Byrne has submitted his resignation.

Effective June 30, Byrne will be returning to England.

“This has been a difficult decision for me to leave my theater family as I have had such a wonderful time at The Premiere Playhouse as an actor, a director and, over the past three seasons, as the executive and artistic director,” Byrne said in a statement. “I am deeply grateful to the board and to my colleagues for giving me their support throughout this time. I hope that the public continues to support community theater and appreciate what an asset The Premiere Playhouse is to the Sioux Empire.”

The Premiere Playhouse is starting a national search for a replacement and hopes to fill the vacancy before the start of the next season July 1.

“Robin has been a tremendous asset and instrumental these past three years in helping our organization achieve financial viability and in professionalizing our productions. His passion for The Premiere Playhouse and work ethic have made the impossible possible, and he will certainly be missed,” Premiere Playhouse president Rick Weiland said.

“On behalf of The Premiere Playhouse, its board of directors, staff, volunteers, patrons and stakeholders, we wish Robin the best as he returns to his native homeland to be with his family and pursue his love of acting and theater.”

The Premiere Playhouse previously was named Sioux Empire Community Theatre.