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    Now on Sale: Shadow Company's Fringe Show!

    The tides start coming and they don't stop coming... Don’t miss your chance to see Shadow Company’s latest premiere performance in the Philly Fringe!

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    Year-round programs are back!

    Let's learn new skills together! Registration is open for classes, workshops, and more!

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    2026 Auction + Holiday Party

    It’s time for our biggest scholarship fundraiser of the year! Learn how to support our $20,000 goal through sponsorship, donating items and more!

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    Youth Art for social change

    Shadow Company’s new year starts now! Any high school student can join at any point! Click below for more information and register today!

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    We believe ALL children and youth should have the opportunity to experience programs that are fun and creative. But we need your help! Click below to learn about how you can support our students with a scholarship.

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We’re a non-profit driven by a purpose beyond the stage.

Yes! And... Collaborative Arts (YACA) is a youth-centered organization dedicated to amplifying voices, nurturing agency, and creating community through performing arts experiences. We believe youth should have no barriers when discovering their unique perspectives because the future depends on compassionate, curious, and courageous leaders. 

 
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Youth Empowerment Programming

From Kindergarten through 12th grade, our programs open the imaginations of our youth and show them what is possible about themselves and the world.

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Art Programming for Everyone

We love the arts as a tool for personal growth and change, and the real impact is when these kids are empowered to make change in their families, communities and schools. We know that this works best when it’s available for ALL kids, bringing children and youth together from diverse backgrounds for unique learning experiences.

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SCHOOL IS OUT! WAHOOOOOOO!!! This means it's almost time for SUMMER CAMP! We are so excited to get this summer camp season under way! There's still a couple middle and high school spots left so register asap if you want to join us! Register at www.
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Camp is right around the corner and we are so excited to see all of you this summer at camp and our other summer events! Be on the lookout in the coming week for summer updates, event save the dates, performance dates, and other information regardin
Who has a countdown to the first day of summer camp? WE DO! 13 days to the first day of our Shadow Intensive! 20 days to the first day of our 3-Week Theatre Camp for 3rd - 8th grade! 27 days to the first day of Summer Sort of Thing Camp! We can't