Homestake Opera House
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Patrick O'Leary, Executive Director

During his career O’Leary worked with New York’s Department of Cultural Affairs. Later working on Broadway, he stage-managed the original “Annie,” produced by Mike Nichols, “Sweeny Todd,” directed by Hal Prince, and “Blood Brothers,” starring Carol King. O’Leary co-produced two successful Off-Broadway productions with his company. As director of the tour department for Columbia Artists Management, he managed tours of the world’s leading orchestras and dance companies, including the Vienna Philharmonic, The London Symphony, The Berlin Ballet, and Twyla Tharp and Mikhail Baryshnikov. O’Leary went on to become the director of the Theatre Development Fund travel program where he planned, designed and marketed travel programs for the performing arts to destinations around the globe, including annual trips to the Dublin and Galway Theatre Festivals. O’Leary returned to South Dakota in 2006 to work with Black Hills Community Theatre in creating a space for performing arts organizations in Rapid City. O’Leary also served as an adjunct professor at BHSU’s Rapid City campus, where he taught courses in acting and theater.

Jan Bloom, Development Director 
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​She has worked in the educational field for the past several years, most recently as the Kindergarten Librarian at Spearfish School District. Prior to working in education, she worked in the health and human services field for many years.
She has experience working in the public and private sectors, for private companies, government entities, and non-profit organizations. She has extensive experience with grants and contracts and fundraising.
Jan currently sits on the Spearfish American Legion Post 164 Baseball board and joined the Black Hills Foster Parent Association as a board member in 2020. She is also a Make-A-Wish volunteer. Jan enjoys performing arts of all kinds and especially enjoys reading and traveling, particularly cruises.
She has been married to her husband, Kevin, for 25 years, and they have a teenaged son and daughter who are involved in school and other activities, including singing and athletics.
Prior to moving to Spearfish, Jan lived in Cheyenne, Laramie, and Sheridan, Wyoming. Jan has a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Science degree from the University of Wyoming. She is excited to bring her skills and knowledge to the opera house and hopes to contribute some new ideas to the organization.

Theater Entrance / Physical Address
313 West Main Street, Lead, SD

Gift Shop Entrance / Arts Center
309 West Main Street, Lead, SD

​​Office Entrance
Located at the back entrance at
​308 Julius St., Lead, SD
605-584-2067

Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

​Mailing Address  
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PO BOX 412, ​LEAD, SD 57754

TOURS:

​M-F Every Hour on the Hour 11am-2pm
30-45 minute tour 
$10 Adults, $5 Children under 18


Saturdays by Special Appointment
30-45 minute tour
$15 Adults, 
$7 Children under 18


Call 24-48 hrs in advance​

605-584-2067
M - F 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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FREE TOURS to Members - CLICK HERE

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Contact HOH by Email

info​@homestakeoperahouse.org



​HISTORIC HOMESTAKE OPERA HOUSE SOCIETY MISSION:
Built in 1914 by the Phoebe Hearst and her Homestake Gold Mining Company, this historic performing arts venue and recreation center boasted an exquisite theater with 1,000 seats, and a library, a bowling alley, a billiards hall, a social hall, and a heated indoor swimming pool. 

From its construction in 1914 until a catastrophic fire in 1984, the Opera House was the center of community life and lifelong education in Lead, South Dakota. The Society is dedicated to its restoration, use, and preservation for future generations, in the belief that it is the cornerstone for the preservation, renewal, and development of our community.
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While these efforts continue, the Society makes use of the facility to the extent possible to generate revenue and advance its mission. 
The theater is host to 40 performing arts/educational events while restoration progress is underway from a fire in 1984. The theater currently seats 500. Visit year-round for building tours and see the new Interpretive Center upstairs and recently restored walls in the theater.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Click here to read our full statement.
  • ABOUT
    • Contact Us
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors >
      • Mission and Values
      • Public Organizational Documents
      • HHOH Board Calendar
    • History
    • Accessibility
    • Art Center
    • Indoor Shooting Range
  • EVENTS & TICKETS
    • 2020 Festival of Trees
    • Community Theatre
    • Where to Stay
    • Volunteer
    • Rental Venue
  • News & Media
  • DONATE
  • Tours
    • Bus & Group Tours
    • Interpretive Exhibit
    • Listen to the Free Audio Tour
    • Free Parking Spots
  • MEMBERSHIP