About SDITC

Same Difference Inclusive Theatre Company is an outreach program of Silver Bow Developmental Disabilities Council, a non-profit organization that has provided services to people who have disabilities for nearly 30 years.

Same Difference Inclusive Theatre Company (SDITC) was established in Butte, Montana in 2004, and has produced over 40 plays and musicals in Butte, in addition to touring productions in 31 Montana cities, a city in Texas, and a city in Canada, a city in Nebraska, and a city in New York.

All SDITC productions feature performers with and without disabilities.


Our Mission Statement

To provide critical opportunities for people with and without disabilities to participate in theatre arts and service together, fostering inclusion and acceptance while providing disabilities awareness education and training.


Our People

Founding Executive Director: Melissa Ann Santora
Director of Operations: Dorea Wilmoth
Artistic Director: Shannon Prete

Executive Board:

President: Sydney Reichhardt
Vice President: Vicki King
Secretary: JoAnne Nordhagen
Treasurer: Dorea Wilmoth

Board of Directors:

Anna Dockter
Todd Hoar
Jean Page
Shannon Prete
Joyce Rautio
Shannon Rusnack
Randy Skates
Beverly Sloan
Gerri Steward
Mark Tenniswood
Amy Welsh
Cathy Sylvia