alumni

Jeff Dalton (IAA '79), Software Consulting, remembers an influential instructor from the Arts Academy and the advice that changed his life as an artist and beyond.

Noah Durham Fried (IAA '01), Actor/Instructor, remembers the impact that one of his first theatre productions at Interlochen had on him as a student and as a professional actor.

Jewel (IAA '92), Singer/Songwriter, remembers the passion and dedication of her peers at Interlochen Arts Academy and how that helped inspire her growth as an artist.

Kiku Collins (IAA '89), Professional Musician, talks about the ability to feel vulnerable while studying at Interlochen Arts Academy and the way that impacted her development as an artist.

David Holland (IAA Faculty), Viola Instructor & Conductor - Interlochen Arts Academy, talks about some of the reasons that being a member of the Arts Academy faculty has been such a fulfilling experience.

Lyn Schoch (IAA '08), Student - The Juilliard School, remembers the excitement she felt when she first began her studies at Interlochen Arts Academy.

Bill Church (IAA '89), Director of Theatre and Comparative Arts, reflects on what has changed and what has remained constant from his time as an Academy student and now as a member of the faculty. 

Manisha Snoyer (IAA '99), Acting and French Teacher, talks about the importance of the confidence that she built and the guidance she received while attending Interlochen Arts Academy.

Jimmy Cathcart (IAA '71), Screenwriter, reflects on the level of passion and acceptance that he found at Interlochen and the impact that had on his life as an artist.