Shadow Company
9th - 12th grade
A performing arts company made up of high school students, Shadow Company members learn about all aspects of the theater-making process, including on and offstage roles. With an ensemble-based methodology, they work with a director, professional artists and industry leaders to build their skills as artists, collaborators, leaders, and citizens.
PROGRAM OPTIONS
Shadow Company is a year-round program.
The Shadow Company program season runs from October through September and high school students can join at any time during the season. Students participate in:
Upcoming Events: Classes + Workshops
📅 Check out the events page
📍 Most events happen at Yes! And… Collaborative Arts Main Building
Shadow Company hosts classes, workshops, outings and more during their season. Check out the events page or download the Shadow Calendar for more information on upcoming Shadow Company events.
Monthly meetings, workshops & events
📅 Second Friday of each month
Shadow Company holds monthly meetings on the second Friday of the month. This is an opportunity to discuss and make company decisions, participate in ensemble building activities, and plan additional events. Other monthly events are announced at these meetings and include master classes, local theater outings, field trips, play building weekends and more. Download our Shadow Calendar for updates on events or check out the events page.
Summer Intensive
📅 2 weeks, June 24 - 28 & July 1 - 5 *no camp on July 4th
🕒 M-F, 8:45am - 3:30pm
📍 Yes! And… Collaborative Arts Main Building
In this 2-week theatre intensive, students learn and refine artistic skills needed for devising, rehearsing and performing a unique show for the FringeArts Festival in September. Students can participate in the two-week intensive without performing in September, but they are encouraged to work on the show in other backstage supporting roles.
Junior Staff Job Training Initiative
📅 Summer Dates: July 8 - August 23
📍 Yes! And… Collaborative Arts Main Building
Members who have been in Shadow Company for at least 1 year, have shown leadership and a willingness to learn, work collaboratively with others, and possess a desire to work with younger children can be chosen to lead other YACA summer programs through the Junior Staff Job Training Initiative. Junior staff receive job training and are paid a stipend for their work. Students must complete an application process to work as Junior Staff.
This year’s application process has changed!
TUITION AND FEES
There is no cost to participate in Shadow Company.
However, we do welcome donations to help cover the costs of our staff.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
Annual Fall Production
📕 2024: TBD
📅 September 2024
🕒 TBD
📍 TBD
🏷️ $10.00/adult, $5.00/child
REGISTER FOR SHADOW COMPANY
To join Shadow Company at any point during the season, reach our Program Director shadow@yesandcamp.org or complete the form at the button below.
Summer Intensive
Click the button below to go to the registration form for the 2-week summer intensive. It will take approximately 5 - 10 minutes to complete the form.