Maddi and Sofia are best friends. They live in the same neighborhood, go to the same school, and play in the park together. Maddi is really good at climbing the rock wall, while Sofia is a fast runner. One day Sofia discovers that Maddi has no food in her fridge at home, but Maddi makes her promise not to tell anyone and to keep it a secret. What should Sofia do? She sneaks food for Maddi in her bag and discovers that while fish and eggs are good for people, they aren’t very good for backpacks. Despite Sofia’s very best efforts, Maddi’s fridge is still empty. Can Sofia find a way to keep her word but also help her best friend? Based on the book by Lois Brandt, this play is a thoughtful and funny exploration of friendship, empathy, and doing the right thing.
SHOW TIMES
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025 at 10 AM
WESTBROOK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
BOX OFFICE
$10 / TICKET
Email offstage@portlandovations.org to inquire about tickets to this performance.
Registration closes two weeks before the performance.
RUN TIME
60 minutes
ACCESSIBILITY
Wheelchair accessible. Assistive Listening Devices available. Click here to learn more about accessibility at Westbrook Performing Arts Center. 
This performance is ASL interpreted.
LEARNING CONNECTIONS
EDUCATOR GUIDE
Coming soon! Click here to see examples of past Educator Guides.
WORKSHOPS
Pre and post-performance workshops are available. Please email offstage@portlandovations.org for more information.
- Social Studies: Childhood hunger, food insecurity in communities
- Science: Nutrition, health
- Social-Emotional Learning: Asking for help and helping others, problem-solving, perseverance
