The Studio 8 Arts Program (formerly STEM Rocks the Box)

A free performing arts program for Central Ohio high school students

Two people standing in front of a mixing board.
Shadowbox Live’s free after-school performing arts program allows select Central Ohio high school students to work alongside experienced Shadowbox metaperformers. The audition-based intensive provides a rare glimpse of the theater industry through the collaborative mentorship of professional teaching artists, performers, and production designers, creating an immersive portfolio-building experience.

Professional artistry meets theatrical mentorship with two live performances

Students study under working artists and gain professional experience while exploring a variety of disciplines:

Performance arts:

  • voice
  • acting
  • dance
  • music

Production arts:

  • lighting
  • sound
  • costuming
  • backstage

The Studio 8 week concludes with two live showcase performances of a full-length sketch comedy and music production alongside the professionally trained Shadowbox Live meta-performing artists before public paying audiences.

Central Ohio high school student getting mentored by a Shadowbox Live metaperformer in The Shadowbox Live Studio 8 Arts Program.
The Shadowbox Live Studio 8 Live Arts Program is generously underwritten by our sponsors, including the AEP Foundation, the Columbus Foundation, the Greater Columbus Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Ohio Arts Council, and the Rosen Family Fund.
Student musician performing in a Shadowbox Live Performance Academy showcase performance.

Requirements

Students must be enrolled in high school. 
Applications must be submitted by Thursday, January 25, 2024. 
Students must be available to attend scheduled performances on Monday, February 19 and Tuesday, February 20 at 7p.

Auditions

Schedule

Program Application

Form submission is now closed. Please email education@shadowboxlive.org with any questions.