For more than a decade, the Young Adult Council (YAC) at Syracuse Stage has given high school students from across Central New York an inside look at the magic of professional theatre. Join Syracuse Stage Director of Education Kate Laissle for a conversation with YAC alum Sofia Benderski and 2026 graduate Zoie Markowski as they reflect on their experiences in the program, the friendships and opportunities it created, and why access to the arts beyond the classroom matters for young people.