2023-24 Season — Youth Drama For All

Join us for the 2023-24 season

Experience and learn theatre skills with our fun Drama Dragon!

6-Month Drama Program

From October 2023 to April 2024, special and general education youth and young adults will experience the joy of performing in a supportive and fun environment.

Activities will focus on each actor’s abilities, not their disabilities. Whether a participant is visually or hearing impaired, has mobility issues, is nonverbal, etc., the program focuses on strengths and adjusts the fun activities for each individual
New for 2023-24: sessions will teach theatre skills such as facial expressions and movements for stage, short skits, and dancing
Returning participants from previous years will have the opportunity to participate in the Teen Leader and Ambassador leadership programs

Quick Facts

Who is this for?

Special education youth in K thru 12th grades, and young adults. Siblings and friends welcome. We have limited space for 18+ year olds not previously enrolled.

When and where?

September 21 - virtual orientation over Zoom for parents, participants and volunteers
October to April: Sunday in-person meetups approximately 2 times per month from 12pm-12:45pm or 1pm-1:45pm based on age, at the El Camino YMCA in Mountain View. In addition, there may be a few in-person meetups on Thursday evenings, with the opportunity to join on Zoom

What are the meetups about?

Engaging sessions will focus on facial expressions and movements for stage, rehearsing short skits, dancing, talking about emotions with Kimochi “toys with feelings” and other fun activities. We will also have a few special guests and presenters at some of the sessions.

What is the registration fee?

Registration fee is $250.00 per participant and is due on October 31.

How do I sign up?

I’m not ready to sign up. Where can I get more info?

Attend the September 21 orientation! Contact us to get the Zoom meeting details.

What are the Teen Leader and Ambassador programs?

Teen Leaders (ages 13-17 with 2+ years in YDFA) and Ambassadors (ages 18+ with 2+ years in YDFA) are leadership programs that allow individuals to represent YDFA at rehearsals, schools or events in the community.

Are there opportunities to volunteer?

Yes! We are looking for volunteers to join the fun at our in-person "thunderous meetups.” Volunteers can earn community volunteer hours. Complete the Volunteer Registration form to get the Zoom meeting details for the September 21 orientation.

As a San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) client, is my registration fee covered?

The registration fee may be covered via San Andreas Regional Center (SARC). Please contact your Service Coordinator for more information on Social Recreation programs. They can discuss the option to reimburse you for YDFA's program enrollment or instruct you on how to apply as an FMS provider to cover the cost of the program.

Important Dates

September 21, 2023

6:45pm - 7:30pm PT

VIRTUAL ORIENTATION for parents, participants and volunteers. Join us on Zoom to learn about the Drama Dragon season! Register as a participant or volunteer to receive Zoom details. Or, to join the orientation to learn more before deciding, contact us to request Zoom details.

October 15, 2023

12pm - 1:00pm (All Ages)

FIRST IN-PERSON MEETUP at the El Camino YMCA in Mountain View. If you can’t make it to the September 21 orientation, Stacy and Sue will be available to answer questions at the end of this session.

Location: El Camino YMCA, 2400 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA 94040

October 31, 2023

REGISTRATION DEADLINE. Last day to register and pay for the season.

April 2024

Date/Time TBD

END-OF-SEASON GATHERING at the El Camino YMCA in Mountain View for family and friends.

Participant registration

Volunteer registration