What we do

Youth Drama for All (YDFA) is an inclusive theater organization serving youth and young adults of all abilities. Our mission is to foster connection, confidence, and community among actors, volunteers, families, and the broader special education community through the performing arts.

YDFA is uniquely dedicated to recognizing and supporting the strengths of every individual. Whether a participant has mobility differences, is blind or has low vision, deaf or hard of hearing, communicates nonverbally, or has other support needs, each role is thoughtfully adapted to highlight their abilities.

We focus on what each actor can do—creating opportunities for every participant to shine in an inclusive, uplifting and fun environment.

Who we are

Sue Voiss, Founder, Executive Director

A native Californian, Sue sparked the creation of Youth Drama For all with the first show in her living room in 2007, and formed the nonprofit in 2014. Sue is passionate about enabling and empowering individuals to achieve their full potential.

Sue recently retired from Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District as Risk Management Analyst. She brings her education in Human Development and Business Management, as well as her love of the arts.

Her daughter Tessa is the driving force that provides her deep connection to the special needs community. Tessa and Sue keep each other on their toes by outdoing each other’s puns. They tried to come up with a funny theatre joke, but, alas, it was all just an act.

Stacy Rademacher, Co-founder, Vice President

Stacy is a 20-year Los Altos-Mountain View parent who, along with her two adult children, have been a part of YDFA since the very first show.

Supporting the community through her volunteer work at schools and connecting with families, YDFA is one of the highlights of her life.

Stacy is currently VP of Client Success at Lima, where she helps skilled immigrants secure US visas and their American dreams. She enjoys using her people and organizational skills to support YDFA’s operations.

Watching each YDFA actor and volunteer, exemplifying kindness and inclusion while creating opportunities to see the best in everyone is what makes YDFA truly magical!

Brenda Robbins, Treasurer

Brenda has over 30 years experience in accounting and finance in Silicon Valley. As Treasurer, she oversees the management and reporting of Youth Drama For All’s finances.

A native of Hawaii, Brenda has called Sunnyvale home for over three decades where she enjoys serving as a volunteer in the community with various not-for-profit organizations, churches, and school programs.

She is married and a proud mother of four amazing boys that keep the Robbins family life quite active. Brenda’s involvement with YDFA started five years ago in search of a theater program for her special needs son who loves the performing arts and who brings so much energy to each and every rehearsal. Not only does Brenda bring her analytical side to discussions, but her easy smile and quick laugh shows she is a perfect fit for YDFA.

Alex Grotevant, Board Member

Alex is an active board member, has volunteered for Youth Drama For All (YDFA) since 2016, and previously served as Treasurer on YDFA’s Board of Directors. He is passionate about YDFA’s mission to build camaraderie within the special needs community.

Currently, Alex is pursuing his MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Previously, Alex was a Vice President at Silicon Valley Bank, where he supported complex debt transactions for private and public technology companies.

Alex is originally from Massachusetts, called California home for seven years, and is now living in Chicago, Illinois. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and surfing.

Connor Potvin, Board Member

Connor began volunteering with YDFA in 2018 and joined the Board of Directors in 2020. The enthusiasm and dedication he saw while volunteering at rehearsals, and the broad impact YDFA has had on the community inspired him to contribute further to YDFA's mission as a Board Member.

Outside of YDFA, Connor is a Vice President at Silicon Valley Bank where he works with private equity firms to finance the acquisitions of software companies. Originally from upstate New York, in his spare time, Connor can be found skiing, traveling or spending time with his family bulldog, Barney.

Our story

Youth Drama for All (YDFA) began in 2006 in Sue Voiss’ living room. After moving to the Peninsula, Sue Voiss—founder and executive director—created a small, home-based production for her daughter and a few new friends. What started as a simple gathering quickly grew into something much more. She was quickly joined by Stacy Rademacher—co-founder and vice president—helping to expand the program’s reach and impact.

From that early living room performance, YDFA evolved into full-scale productions at local elementary schools and theatres. By its 10th Anniversary, the organization reached a major milestone—bringing its show to the main stage at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.

Over the past 20 years, YDFA has created 16 original live productions and three original films, two of which were screened at the ShowPlace ICON Theatre in Mountain View. On stage, actors deliver lines, sing, dance, and share the joy of performing together—often earning standing ovations from families and community members.

Today, YDFA is more than a theater group—it is a vibrant, inclusive community where every individual is seen, valued, and given the opportunity to shine. Through the performing arts, participants build confidence, form lasting friendships, and discover what’s possible when everyone belongs.