An Evening with Jacques J. Rancourt

Join the Interlochen Arts Academy Creative Writing Division as they host an accessible event with acclaimed guest author Jacques J. Rancourt. The evening will include a reading, Q&A session, and book signing. Jacques J. Rancourt holds a B.A. in English and a B.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Maine at Farmington and an M.F.A. in Poetry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His acclaimed works include "Novena," which won the Lena-Miles Wever Todd prize, the chapbook "In the Time of PrEP," and "Brocken Spectre," published in 2021. Rancourt's poems have appeared in prominent magazines and anthologies, and he has received numerous fellowships and residencies. He has extensive teaching experience, working with university students, prison inmates, underserved youth, and international students.

To better serve our community, we are committed to accommodating needs and creating an environment that is a welcoming and comfortable arts experience for all.

The accommodations available at this event include:

Sensory Toys*

Noise-cancelling Option*

Light-softening Option*

House lights lowered down to 50%

Barrier Free Entrance

Ability to enter/exit the event as needed

Large Print Programs

Safe Space to enter and continuously watch/listen to the show with monitor and speaker access

*Requests for sensory/fidget devices are available upon request by asking a member of the event staff.