Join us for the 2024-25 season

This season, it's Parrots vs Pirates - Squawk! Argghh!

6-Month Drama Program

From October 2024 to March 2025, participants 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 blind or has low vision, is deaf or hard of hearing, has mobility challenges, is nonverbal, or has other unique needs, the program focuses on their strengths and adjusts the fun activities to suit each individual.

Engaging sessions spotlight each actor’s strengths and talents, and friendships shine as brightly as the performers.
No experience required, meets twice a month, open to grades K-12th as well as young adults.

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?

Rehearsals will be held on Sunday afternoons throughout the season; approximately 2 rehearsals per month from 1:30-2:15 pm or 2:30-3:15 pm, depending on age group. We will also have a fun social event on a Thursday evening in December. The rehearsal schedule will be available by mid-October.
Location: Orientation and rehearsals are held at the El Camino YMCA in Mountain View.

What to expect at rehearsals?

Have fun each week practicing theatre skills including focus on facial expressions, voice projection, movements for stage, rehearsing scripts, and learning choreography and dancing.

What is the registration fee?

Registration fee is $325.00 per participant and is due on October 31.

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 our season. Volunteers can earn community volunteer hours. Complete the Volunteer Registration form and join us at our September 26th orientation meeting.

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 program's cost.