Plays for Living: Public Performance

An Evening with Plays for Living Oct. 5, 2026 | 7 p.m. Belbas Theater Free admission Celebrate 25 years of Plays for Living with a free public performance featuring three short, thought-provoking plays presented by young performers from Spotlight Theatre Company. Plays for Living brings educational, conversation-starting theatre into schools and throughout the community. Each play explores an important social issue, helping audiences build awareness, consider new perspectives and begin meaningful conversations. Featured Plays What’s the Difference? Recommended for fourth grade and older This fast-paced performance inspired by the classic Alice in Wonderland story explores diversity, discrimination, bullying, stereotypes and cliques. By William Baldwin Young Directed by Abby Schwedhelm Cast: Hadley Hodak as Leonard Lily Smith as Alice Sophia Flores as Max Sydney Carolan as Ms. Teal Zoey Lemke as Bertrand ¿Cuál Es La Diferencia? Recommended for fourth grade and older Performed in Spanish, this fast-paced production inspired by the classic Alice in Wonderland story explores diversity, discrimination, bullying, stereotypes and cliques. By William Baldwin Young Translated into Spanish by Eileen Baumgarten Directed by Rebekah Merriman Cast: Diem Anderson as Ms. Teal Hailey Hernandez as Alice Hanalei Barrett as Max Macie Miles as Leonard Mikayla Jundt as Bertrand Devon’s Hurt Recommended for second grade and older This play helps young audiences explore hurt feelings and learn healthy ways to understand and cope with them. By Laurie Brooks Directed by Tatiana Chance Cast: Ellianna Dengler as Stephanie Hailey Hernandez as Devon Jessica Graeber as Hurt Teddi Maxon as Sam Plays for Living is supported by the Midco Foundation and the Sercl Family Fund through the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation.