This environment is free of judgment and full of love. Thank you for always pushing us and reminding us how important, valued and powerful we all are.
- Student
I can’t thank you enough for the courage, independence and kindness you help to instil in my kids.
- Parent
Although my Dad never spoke of it to Evan or me, he was a little hesitant with the dance stuff and then theatre stuff… but then he came out of the Panto that Evan was in crying, so happy that Evan had found a place where he felt like he belonged. I still can’t talk about it without tears.
- Parent
As parents we got to ride this high with our son. We got to see him, for the first time, totally come into himself, for the first time, pure happiness. Something changed, he has changed….thank you.
- Parent
This was the most amazing theatre experience I’ve had to date, and I’ve had a LOT! It’s the first time I’ve felt like I really belonged because you made such an inclusive environment. As students. we all felt like equals, especially come presentation time to the parents. I really can’t thank you enough.
- Student
Thank you! She walked away with more confidence about body image, an even deeper love of everything “theatre” and huge love and respect for her community!
- Parent
The patience David shows to the children is perfect! As a teacher I recognize that this man was made to work with kids!! The way he speaks to kids makes them believe they can do anything!!!
- Parent
This is where I want to be. I get to learn from Broadway performers who are performing at a theatre right next door but more importantly, I’ve made lifelong friends. Even the audition process is awesome. Drayton has helped me grow not only as a performer, but as a person.
- Student
My son has done lots of programs and I think he felt the most at home here. The children and staff were the most inclusive of any I’ve encountered.
- Parent
Each and every day he arrived at Huron Country Playhouse, he knew he was stepping into a place where his passions and dreams were going to be honoured, respected and encouraged. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for that. Programs like YMTP give kids, especially boys, the valuable message that theatre is a cool place to be!
- Parent
Kids (and even adults!) really have fun and learn skills, responsibility, and teamwork here. David Connolly (Director of Education) is a fantastic leader.
- Hilary C.
The two musical theatre classes I attended were a lot of fun and I enjoyed them tremendously.
- Sheila L.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the adult classes at DEYA. It is a great opportunity to get creative with like-minded peers in a judgment-free environment: singing, dancing, acting and even improv! I love that Drayton is giving us adults a chance to live the theatre dream and learn new skills from talented instructors.
- Joy C.
The staff involved had an incredible ability to push the kids outside of their comfort zones to try new things and take risks. Most of all, they were able to teach kids to embrace differences and that it’s okay to be different.
- Student
