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THE SHADOW BOX THEATRE ESTABLISHED IN 1967

THE SHADOW BOX THEATRE ESTABLISHED IN 1967 •

MAIN STAGE SHOWS

STORYBOOK THEATRE: STORIES THAT SING

Children laugh, sing, and clap along with our storytellers and musicians in these interactive mini-musicals which come directly to your classroom or auditorium.

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Many of our storytelling and main stage shows are available virtually. 

FOR STUDENTS

FOR EDUCATORS

FOR FAMILIES

WORKSHOPS

Updates

  • Have you seen Shadow Box?

    Send us your stories about the first time you saw a Shadow Box show, or a special memory!

  • New Residency!

    For its 2023/24 Season, Jamaica Center for the Performing Arts has invited Shadow Box to become a resident theatre for young audiences.

  • The Return of Family Shows!

    Shadow Box is thrilled to announce the return of weekend shows open to the public.

  • Love, marriage, a theater and a legacy

    Story by: Dorian Block

    Photography by: Heather Clayton Colangelo

  • THE SHADOW BOX THEATRE IN THE NEW YORK TIMES

    Read about The Earth and Me in the New York Times!

  • Little Amal

    SBT Greets Little Amal!

    International puppet sensation, Little Amal is greeted by Shadow Box Theatre her first day in NYC in Jamaica, Queens!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORs

NYC Council Members: Erik Bottcher, Gail Brewer, Amanda Farias, Christopher Marte, Chi Osse, and Sandra Ung

The Doris & Peter Rosenblum Memorial Fund

Individual donors like you. Thank you!

The success of The Shadow Box Theatre would not have been possible without the incredible board of directors, staff, donors, volunteers, community spaces, performers, and all the children.

Thank you for your support.

Shadow Box Theater, Inc., a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization is funded in part by:

From our community

  • Our students enjoyed it very much. Thank you for providing us with such wonderful entertainment.

    Teacher, P.S. 173, Queens

  • Students used their own creativity to create a fantastic story, and made incredible puppets. I was amazed!

    Teacher P.S. 3, Brooklyn

  • Phenomenal! The staff and children became so active and alive, and everyone participated. Bravo!

    Teacher, P.S. 73, Queens

support our mission

There are many ways you can be a part of the Shadow Box Theatre family!

We appreciate everyone who allows us to continue to reach and help children through the performing arts. From our teaching artists and actors to our donors and volunteers - thank you.