DramaWay Moves Mountains!, August 18, 2009
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By Alanna Balicki
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DramaWay creates an ideal environment for all individuals to explore their passion for the arts!
I have known the director, Danielle Strnad, for 4 years and have always felt an unbelievable connection to her positive presence and smile. Her dedication to every participant and staff member soars high above the rest, while her patience and guidance inspires a welcoming place to create, make lifelong friendships, and grow into an incredible person!
A whole-heartedly recommend DramaWay as a unique environment to learn, volunteer or work. You will be happy that you did!
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Dramaway, August 13, 2009
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By Rosie Parris
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Dramaway is an incredible and unique program.
I support people with disabilities who participate in the program and they love it!It is not only a fun way for them to express themselves, but also a great way to teach skills. Everyone I know that participates in Dramaway considers it the best part of their week.
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Dramaway, August 12, 2009
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By Jeffrey Stamp
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This is the most exciting, organized and overall best program in this feild. I have reviewed the program and the progress in stages that the particapants go through to the final curtain. I find Dramaway provides a great outlet for those involved, and an exciting learning experience at the same time. I would recommend this program to anyone, as I have throughout the last 4 years since my introduction to Dramaway.
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Dramaway, January 27, 2009
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By Karen Kelling
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This is a great program! The positive energy and enthusiasm of Danielle and her staff bring out the best in all the students. I would highly recommend it to anyone, no matter what their ability.
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Congratulations On Another Incredibly Successful Year...., January 24, 2009
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By Debbie Geen
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My son Chris has been a part of the Dramaway family for seven years and enjoys it immensely. As a result of his participation in the program he has fostered wonderful lasting relationships, his confidence level has soared and he has fun! Dramaway has proved to be invaluable not only to Chris but to me as well, it is a safe friendly enviornment that promotes independence and well being. The dedication of Danielle and the entire staff is amazing, they work diligently with all the participants to ensure that they are comfortable and exceeding their individual expectations. Dramaway is an excellent program that we would sorrily miss if it wasn't available to us. Congratulations on a wonderful program and to a great New Year. Debbie & Chris Geen
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What we think about DramaWay!, May 21, 2008
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My son Gavin Burns has been taking part in DramaWay since Danielle started the first of her now many growing programs almost 10 years ago. From the beginning I was awestruck at her dynamism, creativity, talent, rigour, sense of humour and most of all her innate respect and knowledge of special needs people and her commitment to them. Any one who has watched one of the end products of her programs, the play, can attest to this as well as to her ability as a dramaturge. She leads her participants to the production of a very professional performance.
The end product, however, is not the main thrust of her programs. Doing fun-filled activities she and her staff guide the DramaWay participants towards living their lives to the fullest, whatever their capabilities and whatever their large or small problems of the moment. Her interest in and ability to help and love the individual while keeping her eye on the whole is absolutely amazing.
As DramaWay has grown, so has the staff. Danielle has attracted people to join with her who share not only many of the attributes described above but most importantly her commitment to the growth of special needs people through drama.
I highly recommend DramaWay programs.
- Mr. & Mrs. Burns
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Our opinion of DramaWay, May 17, 2008
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The Dramaway method incorporates inner comprehension and expression of life's issues through the dramatic process. The staff are respectfull of this process and encourage all participants to develop at their own pace. The staff use proper stage etiquette and terminology when instructing and there is a high, but supported and manageable, expectation for each participant. The productions; though lovely for the family members to watch; are not the main goal of Dramaway. Danielle Strnad focuses on the development of the person as her main goal. She delights in the growth of the individual and the transfer of Dramaway skills into everyday life. Danielle Strnad has coached her staff to follow her respectful lead and they are a motivated, positive and organized group.
I don't really know how to put into words all that DramaWay has offered Niocle for these past 10 years. Danielle has been a main part of Nicole's development and I don't like to consider Nicole's life without the influence of Danielle and her staff at DramaWay.
Kathy Flynn once again
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Drama Way/Danielle, May 10, 2008
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A high calibre program with much enthusiasm show on the part of Danielle, Sarah and Gerald. Jason has been involved with it since the start and would not give it up. A wonderful program.
Sandra, mom
A great program where ideas are shared in the fall. Fantastic productions are put on in June each year. I love the drama program.
Jason, participant
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culture & communications worker, April 24, 2008
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I have observed and worked with Danielle Strnad for many years and am continually highly impressed by her insightful passion, her loving creativity, her positive energy. Her students learn, grow, have fun and feel better about themselves.
Strongly recommended.
Paulette Sinclair
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Comment on DramaWay and Director, Danielle Strnad, April 23, 2008
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Thanks, it is fantastic, I love the woman - Danielle. Nicole has been involved with her since she was 5!!! But thanks for thinking of us. I have tremendous respect for this woman.
Kathy Flynn, Mother
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DramaWay, April 20, 2008
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I could write about what research has shown us regarding using drama therapy with the developmentally disabled - the efficacy of drama to teach social skills, aid body image, encourage speech, movement, cognitive abilities, etcetera ad nauseum... but nothing of such a description would invite you to see it as my son does - A fantastic opportunity to enjoy himself with friends as they create plays and dances and songs and then perform them on stage in the community. I do not evaluate my son's experience at DramaWay and at Multi-Arts Summer Camp in the professional jargon of the many fields that traditionally permeate the lives of the differently-abled. Instead I would say that Danielle Strnad and Gerald Fantone provide my son with a program that gives him the pride and pure joy of giving entertainment and joy to others ... which is the goal of most of our performers :-)
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