Secondary Schools Drama Association SSDA

The Secondary Schools Drama Association in Trinidad and Tobago was founded in 1965 by Mr. James Lee Wah. Two significant periods of tenure can be recognized in the life of the Association: James Lee Wah as President from its inception and during the earlier years, and Victor Edwards as President from 1988 to 2007. Other Presidents for shorter periods included Steve West, Ann Louise Tam, Naomi Adonis-Woodsley (2007 - 2009) , Anderson La Barrie (2009 - 2016), Judith Booker (2016 - 2018), Shawn Smart (2018 - 2023 ), Anderson La Barrie (2023 - ). The main aim of the Association is the facilitation of the annual Drama Festival, where plays produced by secondary schools are staged at venues located throughout the country.

The Association also conducts workshops in areas relating to Drama/ Theatre to support educators and students interested in the arts in Trinidad and Tobago.