Plays For Living

Plays for Living Theatre Company

Through the Plays for Living Theatre Company, theatre students in the Dakota Academy of Performing Arts perform in the community as a means of educating students and community members. Plays are designed to provoke conversation and raise awareness and communication around sensitive social issues.

Productions

Devon’s Hurt (2nd and 3rd grade audience)
A performance for young audiences about coping with hurt feelings. "Devon's Hurt" is funded in part by a grant from Sioux Valley Energy.

A New Norm (4th and 5th grade audience) 
A new musical (based on the book by Tom Roberts) about coping with anxiety, depression, grief, anger, doubt, shame, fear and more - and provides encouragement that there is hope and help is available. 
Special Thanks to Avera Behavioral Health for their collaboration on Mental Health Resources.

What’s the Difference? (4th and 6th grade audience)
A fast-paced performance based on the classic Alice in Wonderland tale tackles the issues of diversity, discrimination, bullying, stereotypes and cliques.

The Survivors (7th grade- adult audiences)
A play about depression and suicide prevention for teenagers. 
Funded by: The Sercl Family Fund through the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation

Where Does It End* (8th grade- adult audiences)
A play about bullying, prejudice and their ugly consequences.
*contains some strong language

Plays for Living 2024–2025 Season

  • Ages 13-18 may audition.
  • Rehearsals and performances take place toward the end of the summer and throughout the school year.
  • Tuition Fee: $90 (Pavilion Members)/$100 (Non-Members)**
  • Through the Plays for Living Theatre Company, DAPA theater students perform in the community as a means of educating students and community members. Plays are designed to provoke conversation and raise awareness and communication around sensitive social issues.
  • Students may utilize performance hours toward community service requirements for National Honor Society.

**Scholarships and Open Door Pricing are available for qualifying students.

To book a play at your school/business/organization, contact us.

Funding Provided by: Midco Foundation, The Sercl Family Fund through the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation, Sioux Falls Morning Optimists Club and Sioux Valley Energy