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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 Camps

Arts Boarding School

Theatre Programs

Online Arts Programs

Virtual Instruction

Lifelong Learning

Theatre Courses

The 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.  

theatre design and production at interlochen arts academy

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.

Violet at interlochen arts academy

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.  

musical theatre at interlochen arts academy

Space to Transform

Our facilities and performance spaces allow you to develop in a setting where reflection and focus come naturally. 

More valuable than any sense of training you could receive, is being in a community that really inspires you to reach for something higher.

Peter Carroll '17, Arts Academy (Musical Theatre)

Theatre News & Features

Two students in long skirts smile at each other as they hold hands.
An inside look at "Edmonia": A conversation with co-director Laura Osgood Brown

Brown shares about the exciting new set pieces, challenging music, and groundbreaking collaborations that will make this premiere a performance to remember.

Dustin Tucker
Climbing the ladder: Dustin Tucker shares his journey from Interlochen to Academy Award-nominated films

The actor and Arts Academy theatre alumnus chats about filming ‘The Holdovers’ and ‘American Fiction,’ appearing in two Oscar-nominated movies, and building a vibrant career one role at a time.

A young actor gestures expressively in front of a curtain.
Does my child need a resume for acting or dance?

Short answer: Yes, they do. Here’s how to make one.

Upcoming Theatre Events
May
10

Theatre, Academy Student

Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812: Music & Lyrics by Dave Malloy

Friday, May 10, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Harvey Theatre FREE, no tickets required

May
11

Theatre, Academy Student

Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812: Music & Lyrics by Dave Malloy

Saturday, May 11, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Harvey Theatre FREE, no tickets required

May
12

Theatre, Academy Student

Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812: Music & Lyrics by Dave Malloy

Sunday, May 12, 2024 - 2 p.m. ET

Harvey Theatre FREE, no tickets required

See what you can experience at Interlochen.

Come to a place where creatives thrive—and see how your unique journey unfolds. Plan your visit, request more information, or apply/register to an Interlochen Center for the Arts program today.