The Yes theater program is available to all students starting in 3rd grade. It is a tuition-based, after-school program at each of the five Ross Valley schools, made affordable by the Yes Foundation’s subsidy. Starting in 1st grade, each school takes a field trip to watch their school’s performance.
Enrollment in this program does not constitute a student’s annual contribution to Yes.
Each year, Ross Valley schools’ YES program offers students hands-on experience in professional theater, fostering skills in listening, reading, teamwork, and self-discipline. Highlights include:
Working with expert children’s theater directors
Performing at a local playhouse
Participating in the YES Theater KidTech program
Attending audition workshops to prepare and meet the director
Every student who auditions will be cast in the production.
For more information, contact Anna Barker, the YesTheater Program Manager, at abarker@yestokids.org
YES Theater Board Member theater@yestokids.org
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White Hill Fall Play
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Jen Boynton & Nic Moore
Performances: Dec 5-7Workshops Sept 2 & 4
Auditions Sept 9 & 11Rehearsals Tues & Thurs
White Hill Fall Play CAST Registration Now Open
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Hidden Valley
Annie, Jr
Kim Danforth
Performances: Jan 9-11, 2026Hidden Valley Theater Registration Opens Sept 7
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Manor
Mary Poppins, Jr.
Suraya Keating
Performances: Jan 16-18, 2026Manor Theater Registration Opens Sept 14
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Wade Thomas
Frozen, Jr
Seana Nicol
Performances: Mar 13-15, 2026Wade Thomas Theater Registration Opens Nov 3
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Brookside
Matilda the Musical, Jr
Devin Parker Sullivan
Performances: Mar 20-22, 2026Brookside Theater Registration Opens Nov 30
2025/26 Season Schedule
White Hill fall play rehearsals are Tuesday/Thursday beginning September 2, 2025; tech week is December 1-4, 2025 and performances are December 5-7, 2025. Rehearsals end at 5:30.
Hidden Valley rehearsals are Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday beginning October 7, 2025; tech week is January 5-8, 2026 and performances are January 9-11, 2026. Rehearsals end at 5:00 T/Th and 3:45 W. *Tech week will take place the week immediately following Winter Break with performances that first weekend. There will be a mandatory tech rehearsal on Monday, January 5.
Manor rehearsals are Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday beginning October 14, 2025; tech week is January 12-15, 2026 and performances are January 16-18, 2026. Rehearsals end at 5:30 T/Th and 4:00 W.
Wade Thomas rehearsals are Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday beginning December 9, 2025; tech week is March 9-12, 2026 and performances are March 13-15, 2026. Rehearsals end at 5:30 T/Th and 4:00 W.
Brookside rehearsals begin January 6, 2026 (days TBD); tech week is March 16-19, 2026 and performances are March 20-22, 2026.
White Hill spring musical rehearsals are Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday beginning January 13, 2026; tech week is March 23-26, 2026 and performances are March 27-29, 2026. Rehearsals end at 6:00 T/Th and 5:00 W.
Kid Tech
The YES Foundation's Theater Program allows students to join the technical crew through the Kid Tech program, where they learn and operate lighting, sound, and stage management under adult supervision. Enrollment is via a lottery system due to high interest and limited spots. Selected students are notified by email and must fully register, while non-selected students are waitlisted.
Kid Tech activities include after-school classes, a Saturday workshop, a Playhouse tour, technical rehearsals, and weekend performances. Commitment is crucial, with illness being the only excusable absence.
Students interested in both Kid Tech and the cast should enter the Kid Tech lottery and attend Cast Workshops. If selected for Kid Tech, only register for that program; if they choose to join the cast, register accordingly.