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. Scholarships are available.

For more information, contact Anna Barker, the YesTheater Program Manager, at abarker@yestokids.org​

YES Theater Board Member theater@yestokids.org

2026/27 Theater Season

  • White Hill Fall Play

    Alexandra Fry & Thomas Peterson

    Performances: Dec. 4-6

    Registration opens Aug. 18

    REGISTER FOR CAST

    REGISTER FOR KID TECH

  • Brookside

    John Diaz
    Performances: Jan. 29-31

    Registration opens Sept. 28

  • Hidden Valley

    Nic Moore
    Performances: Feb. 5-7

    Registration opens Oct. 5

  • Manor

    To be announced
    Performances: Mar. 12-14

    Registration opens Nov. 9

  • Wade Thomas

    To be announced
    Performances: Mar. 19-21

    Registration opens Dec. 14

2026/27 Season Schedule

White Hill fall play rehearsals are Tuesday/Thursday beginning September 8, 2026; tech week is November 30 - December 3, 2026, and performances are December 4-6, 2026. Rehearsals end at 5:30.

Brookside rehearsals are on Monday/Wednesday/Friday beginning October 19, 2026, tech week is January 25-28, 2027, and performances are January 29-31, 2027. Rehearsals end at 5:30 M/F and 4:15 W.

Hidden Valley rehearsals are Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday beginning October 27, 2026; tech week is February 1-4, 2027 and performances are February 5-7, 2027. Rehearsals end at 5:00 T/Th and 3:45 W.

Manor rehearsals are TBD beginning the week of December 7, 2026; tech week is March 8-11, 2027 and performances are March 12-14, 2027. Rehearsals end at 5:30 M/T/Th/F and 4:00 W.

Wade Thomas rehearsals are TBD beginning the week of January 5, 2027; tech week is March 15-18, 2027 and performances are March 19-21, 2027. Rehearsals end at 5:30 M/T/Th/F and 4:00 W.

White Hill spring musical rehearsals are TBD beginning the week of January 11, 2027; tech week is March 22-25, 2027 and performances are March 26-28, 2027. Rehearsals end at 6:00 M/T/Th/F and 5:00 W.

The YES Theater program follows a rotating annual calendar among the elementary schools. Each year, the school whose production season concludes last will begin first the following year, and so on.

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.