Drama Club

Drama Club’s mission is to consistently care for youth who are incarcerated and court-involved by creating space for them to thrive, using improv as their guide. Drama Club welcomes participants from all five boroughs of NYC, offering a space for young people to be themselves and form friendships through the joy of play. Our workshops use improv and theater games, drawing from the science of play and trauma-informed practices to encourage creative freedom—not as therapy, but as a way to help youth discover their own agency.

Arts Programming:

Drama Club offers year-round arts programming that includes ensemble-based theater workshops, original performances, and public showcases. Youth participants develop artistic skills, build confidence, and express their stories creatively in a supportive community.

Education:

Drama Club provides theater education workshops to young people in juvenile detention centers and aftercare programs. Our curriculum focuses on social-emotional learning, communication, and literacy through improvisation, playwriting, and performance.