HANDS ON!
What: Twice a year, YCT offers an 8-week drama class designed to introduce young kids (Kindergarten-2nd Grade) to theater. We teach primarily through games to encourage confidence and self-expression. In the final few sessions, the kids work together to create, write, and perform their own short play. We hope you join us!
When & Where: There is no difference between the two Hands On classes, and you will be asked to designate your preference on the application sheet. Sessions are held Saturdays or Sundays in Dwight Hall, located on High Street between Chapel St. and Elm St. Sessions run from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Classes will start in September.
Who: All kids in grades K-2. The class is offered free of charge to all families who live in and around New Haven (although we welcome donations!)
How to Apply: When applications are released at the beginning of each semester, we will post an online application form. If you would like to receive a notification when applications are released, please ask to be added to our email list. Please note that although we would love nothing more than to accept every child who applies, we have a limited number of teachers and volunteers and so must limit class size. Unfortunately, we often have many more applicants than there are spaces in the class. As we give priority to students who have not participated in Hands On before, especially those students who have previously applied, we encourage you to keep trying if we're unable to accept your child for the upcoming session. We offer fall and spring sessions every year, and there are workshops for students in grades K–8. For more information, click the Programs tab above.
Contact: Questions, comments, or feedback? Email the Hands On Coordinators, Rachel, Emily, Jackson, or Awa.
When & Where: There is no difference between the two Hands On classes, and you will be asked to designate your preference on the application sheet. Sessions are held Saturdays or Sundays in Dwight Hall, located on High Street between Chapel St. and Elm St. Sessions run from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Classes will start in September.
Who: All kids in grades K-2. The class is offered free of charge to all families who live in and around New Haven (although we welcome donations!)
How to Apply: When applications are released at the beginning of each semester, we will post an online application form. If you would like to receive a notification when applications are released, please ask to be added to our email list. Please note that although we would love nothing more than to accept every child who applies, we have a limited number of teachers and volunteers and so must limit class size. Unfortunately, we often have many more applicants than there are spaces in the class. As we give priority to students who have not participated in Hands On before, especially those students who have previously applied, we encourage you to keep trying if we're unable to accept your child for the upcoming session. We offer fall and spring sessions every year, and there are workshops for students in grades K–8. For more information, click the Programs tab above.
Contact: Questions, comments, or feedback? Email the Hands On Coordinators, Rachel, Emily, Jackson, or Awa.
Too old for Hands On? If your child is in grades 3-5, please look into Off Book! If your child is in middle school, try our improv program, Curtain Call!
