About Shadowbox live
Shadowbox Live: The Nation's Largest Full-Time Resident Theatre Ensemble
Shadowbox Live is a professional theatre ensemble that was founded in Columbus, Ohio in 1988. It is the largest full-time resident theatre ensemble in the United States and features professionally trained metaperformers. Shadowbox Live produces a diverse body of bold, genre-shifting original work that seeks to challenge audiences through the shared joy of live performing art.
The company has been entertaining audiences for over three decades with its unique blend of music, comedy, and drama. Its performances are known for their high energy and innovative approach to storytelling. Shadowbox Live has won numerous awards for its productions and has been recognized as one of the top theatre companies in the country.
One of the things that sets Shadowbox Live apart from other theatre companies is its commitment to creating original work. The company's writers, musicians, actors, and designers collaborate to create shows that are unlike anything else you will see on stage. Each production is a unique experience that combines music, dance, comedy, drama, and multimedia elements.
In addition to producing shows at its home base in Columbus' Brewery District neighborhood (which includes two performance spaces), Shadowbox Live also tours nationally and internationally. The company has performed at festivals across North America as well as in Europe and Asia.
Shadowbox Live's productions cover a wide range of genres including rock 'n' roll musicals like "Back to the Garden" (a tribute to Woodstock), "The Tenshu" (a samurai epic set in feudal Japan), "Gallery of Echoes" (an exploration of art history), "Cratchit" (a retelling of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol from Bob Cratchit's perspective) among others.
The company also offers educational programs for students ranging from elementary school through college level. These programs include workshops on acting techniques such as improvisation or character development; master classes with visiting artists; internships where students can gain hands-on experience working behind-the-scenes on productions; shadowing opportunities where students can observe rehearsals or performances; among others.
If you're looking for an unforgettable night out filled with music, laughter, drama - then look no further than Shadowbox Live! With its talented cast members who bring their own unique style to each performance along with innovative staging techniques - this theater group promises an experience like no other!