DramaWay is a leading provider of fine arts programs for individuals with special needs in the GTA.
At DramaWay we provide process-based arts programs that facilitate social and life-skills development. We are dedicated to providing unique creative programs that help participants expand their artistic skills and grow as individuals in a structured, non-competitive, inspirational atmosphere. DramaWay programs span the realm of the fine arts. Programs offered include theatre, dance, film, music, visual arts and even puppetry. All programs are created, geared and modified to suit individuals of all abilities. We specialize in working with individuals who have special needs.
Year Round Programs
March Break 2015 - ActingWorks
Summer Camp 2015
ActingWorks Day Camp at Swansea Town Hall
ActingWorks is an intensive ten day program focused on theatre training for those interested in entering the professional acting world. It gives youth and adults with special needs of ALL abilities the opportunity to access quality, in-depth training which will help provide specific and tailored training for those interested in pursuing a serious career in the theatre community. Past attendees and new members are welcome!
Summer Nights Evening Programming at Community Living Toronto and Community Living Scarborough
This program is an extension of our year round evening creative arts programming, geared and modified for youth and adults with special needs of ALL abilities.
Tuesday Night ShakespeareWorks Camp exposes participants to the world of theatre and dance inspired by the work of Shakespeare. The group will work towards showcasing a small piece on the final camp date for family and friends. This program runs on Tuesday evenings for eight weeks.
MultiArtWorks Evening Camp spans the realm of fine arts while engaging participants in the three disciplines of drama, dance and visual arts.
*Please contact the program office or visit its website for further details (sessions / schedules, fees, registration, etc) or the latest updates.
At DramaWay we’ve enabled participants with a wide range of developmental and/or physical disabilities to fully participate in our programs with confidence and pride.
We work from a person-centered philosophy, where our creativity and flexibility allow us to organically create and adapt our programming around our participants’ interests, strengths and abilities.
Participants with a great variety of special needs including autism, down syndrome, learning disabilities, generalized anxiety disorders; as well as behavioral and mental health issues have all successfully participated in our programs year after year. Through creativity, we all have a voice. At DramaWay we help you find that voice. Participants, both verbal and non verbal, ambulatory or non-ambulatory, fully participate. A key benefit of creative movement, and the fine arts is that communication delves much deeper, and we can communicate with and without words.
We know that personal attention is instrumental in the success of each and every participant, so our staff to student ratio is 1 to 5. Our programs are further enhanced by many volunteers who carry a wealth of experience and help to support our programs and participants. Providing a safe and nurturing environment is of utmost importance, both emotionally and physically. There is always at least one staff member with first-aid certification on site at our programs.