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. Their 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.

Their performances are deeply impactful, not just for the youth, but for their families, who witness their loved ones model perseverance and be positively validated in front of an audience.

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. Their curriculum focuses on social-emotional learning, communication, and literacy through improvisation, playwriting, and performance.