Our History

DramaWay was founded by Danielle Strnad in 1999. Danielle saw an opportunity in the community to provide creative-arts programs, emphasizing a uniquely compassionate, process-oriented approach to educational arts programming for individuals of all abilities with special-needs. Danielle’s philosophy of putting participants' needs first, remains the backbone of DramaWay.

DramaWay is a TDSB-approved Educational Programming Partner. DramaWay’s tailor-made programs and workshops have been offered and are presently running at a multitude of organizations including TDSB schools, Montessori and Nursery schools, Day programs such as Addus, A.I.M Halton, Harmony Place, Pegasus Community Project, L.I.N.K.S at Variety Village, Addus, Thrive Ability, Community Living Mississauga &  Burlington, Little Yogini, among others. DramaWay programs and workshops complement and enhance curriculum and programming while helping schools and organizations to reach their own goals.

DramaWay has grown from running one small drama program with 5 performers to currently hosting 14 programs that span the realm of the fine arts servicing over 400 individuals on a weekly basis across the GTA.