Theatre
Why Study Theatre at Interlochen
Feel the heat of the lights and the thrill of applause. Develop your presence and hone your technique among a close-knit ensemble of immensely talented individuals who share your passion for performance and stagecraft.
Interlochen's world-class theatre programs draw students from across the globe to unlock their potential and tap into boundless creativity. Through preparation and performance, you’ll experience tremendous growth while practicing what you love.
Summer Arts Camp
Theatre CampsArts Boarding School
Theatre MajorsOnline Courses and Lessons
Theatre ProgramsLifelong Learning
Theatre WorkshopsThe Education You’ve Always Dreamed Of
Each Interlochen experience—Arts Camp, Arts Academy, Interlochen Online, and College of Creative Arts—brings a unique and collaborative approach to learning.
Learn from Seasoned Professionals
Our faculty and visiting artists are masters of their craft who will help broaden your technique, expand your talent, and prepare you for the next step in your training.
Director, screenwriter, and producer Kat Coiro works with Interlochen students.
Creativity Without Limits
Both on stage or in the classroom, you’ll have generous opportunities to push your individual craft to the next level. Working within a tight-knit ensemble, you'll learn to trust and support a collaborative process.
Space to Transform
Our facilities and performance spaces allow you to develop in a setting where reflection and focus come naturally.
Theatre News & Features
For junior musical theatre major Luna Cheng, traveling from China to Interlochen meant stepping into the unknown—and discovering a stronger, more confident performer along the way.
She flew almost two thousand miles to attend high school in the US. From making new friends to starting a salsa band, here’s how this junior acting major is thriving at Interlochen Arts Academy.
Duckworth taught tone matching and shared stories of resilience from a career dedicated to designing makeup and doing hair for diverse skin tones and hair textures.
Upcoming Theatre Events
Musical Theatre Composer’s Showcase: An Evening with Cole Porter
Friday, April 17, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. ET
Phoenix Theatre FREE, no tickets required
Musical Theatre Composer’s Showcase: An Evening with Cole Porter
Saturday, April 18, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. ET
Phoenix Theatre FREE, no tickets required
Musical Theatre Composer’s Showcase: An Evening with Cole Porter
Sunday, April 19, 2026 - 2 p.m. ET
Phoenix Theatre FREE, no tickets required