Shadow Company

9th - 12th grade

  • Shadow Company is an intentionally diverse community of young people with a goal of building an ensemble of actors who recognize the power of their voice and tell their own stories.

  • Shadow Company performs theatre pieces revolving around issues of social justice and current issues, revealing their own thoughts and experiences on a variety of issues, both past and present.

  • Shadow Company members have the opportunity to apply for the Junior Staff Job Training Initiative. Here students have the opportunity to “shadow” and train with industry professionals and explore best practices within designated training tracks and artistic modalities.

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 or download our Shadow Calendar
📍 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

📅 Check out the events page or download our Shadow Calendar

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

📅 2025 Dates TBA
🕒 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: Summer 2025 TBD
📍 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 will open in March 2025.

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: The Meal
📅 September 6, 7, 13 & 14
🕒 7:00pm on all dates, 3:00pm on September 7 & 14
📍 Yes! And… Collaborative Arts, 21 W. Washington Lane Philadelphia, PA 19144
🏷️ $12.00/adult, $5.00/child

REGISTER FOR SHADOW COMPANY

To join Shadow Company at any point during the season, reach out to our Program Director at shadow@yesandcamp.org or complete the form at the button below.

Summer Intensive

Registration for the Summer Intensive is currently closed. Check back in the winter for summer dates and information!