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A Light in Dark Places (ALIDP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that uses the performing arts to break down the stigma surrounding suicide by encouraging healthy discussion, creating community and offering hope to those affected.
Our annual “Plays for Hope” series at the Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood. Over two weekends, we present five original short plays—each followed by a Q&A with mental health professionals and a reception to further connection and community. The Plays for Hope series has also been performed in Dallas multiple times, helping us bring these vital conversations to even more communities. We will be bringing Plays for Hope back to Dallas in the Spring and continue to interact with our Dallas community online.
We’ve recently expanded our impact with an interview series, one-night performances (cabaret, stand-up, dance), and our first short film, which is entering the festival circuit this year and will soon be available to all online.
With every event, we prioritize safe messaging and include resources from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and mental health professionals.
To support Mental Health Awareness Month this May, we’re hosting an online auction.
Our work has been made possible through the generous support of local Dallas and Los Angeles businesses and notable supporters including Mark Ruffalo, Jack Quaid, Sean Astin, Laura Dern, and Claudia Doumit.
