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Take a Musical Theatre Class Online


Advance Your Performing Arts Skills
options for children, teens, and adults
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Enrolling in an Interlochen Online musical theatre class gives you the chance to become a dynamic stage performer with training from Interlochen’s world-class faculty of actors, singers, and educators—all online. Explore our four-week courses, certificate programs, and private lessons to develop your skills in singing, acting, and movement. Each program is designed to foster creativity and self-expression in the performing arts space.

On stage. On mark. Online musical theatre courses.
Boost your confidence as a musical theatre performer by enrolling in an Interlochen Online musical theatre course. Our online courses have received glowing student feedback as some of the best online theatre opportunities. Gain access to the nation’s best musical theatre training in a digital format that offers you flexibility. You can learn how to improve your acting skills, deliver unforgettable musical performances, strengthen your dance and movement technique, and so much more.

  • Work with professional instructors who teach from experience
  • Receive constructive feedback
  • Develop new skills in 30 days or less
  • Explore curriculum that develops individual talent and creativity
  • Fit your course into your schedule with a flexible online format
  • Gain exposure to various genres through an expansive repertoire
  • Enrich your experience by interacting with a global online community
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Courses

Boost your confidence as a musical theatre performer by enrolling in a four-week Interlochen Online musical theatre course. Our online courses have received glowing student feedback as some of the best online theatre opportunities. Gain access to the nation’s best musical theatre training in a digital format that offers you flexibility. You can learn how to improve your acting skills, deliver unforgettable musical performances, strengthen your dance and movement technique, and so much more.

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Certificate Programs

Dive deeper into all areas of your stage performance with an Interlochen Online musical theatre certificate program. Each package of three four-week courses offers 60 hours of instruction, a formal credential from Interlochen, and a boost to your résumé or college applications. Teenagers will also receive an official transcript for consideration for high school credit. 

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Private Lessons

Interlochen Online musical theatre lessons are structured so that faculty teach virtually and are on hand for personalized instruction and discussion. Each private lesson is centered around the student’s individual needs, skills, and performing goals. Our faculty of veteran Broadway actors and seasoned acting coaches overview terminology and basics for beginners, take teens’ performances to the next level, and inspire adults who want to bolster their career opportunities. The digital format is flexible, offering the best online musical theatre lessons available and accommodating all levels of learners.

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Explore These Available Musical Theatre Topics

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Acting
  • Develop and interpret complex characters
  • Understand scene dynamics
  • Apply new acting techniques and methods
  • Tell a story through meaningful acting choices
  • Explore various musical theatre styles
     
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Singing
  • Learn healthy and practical warm-up exercises
  • Effectively using consonants and phrasing Utilize transitions and dynamics artistically
  • Analyze lyrics for for authentic singing performances
     
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Movement
  • Develop exercise routines to strengthen abilities
  • Explore iconic performances to learn techniques
  • Adapt movement based on your character
  • Make movement choices that fit your physicality
     

Meet the Faculty

Online musical theatre classes through Interlochen are taught by experienced professional actors who perform and teach at leading arts institutions across the U.S. Under their guidance, you have the opportunity to set your plans for Broadway, become a triple threat, and launch your musical theatre career.

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Rick Faugno

Instructor of Theatre

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Sydney James Harcourt

Instructor of Musical Theatre

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Peggy Trecker White

Instructor of Theatre

Info at a Glance

At Your Pace and On Your Schedule.

Courses

  • Four-week courses
  • Five hours online per week
  • Offered year-round: Eight start dates per year
  • Winter, spring, summer, and fall sessions

Certificates

  • Three four-week courses
  • Five hours online per week for 12 weeks
  • Offered year-round: Eight start dates per year
  • Winter, spring, summer, and fall sessions
  • Receive a physical and shareable digital certificate upon completion

Private Lessons

  • One-hour weekly lessons
  • Schedule as many lessons as you'd like
A Word-Class and Flexible Learning Experience

Courses and Certificates

  • Weekly one-hour live group class online with instructor
  • Recorded class meetings available for later review
  • Video segments, guided learning, and hands-on activities
  • Regular class chats and online discussions
  • Weekly creative projects or collaboration
  • Personalized, constructive feedback from faculty
    *Accessibility features included and accommodations available 

Private Lessons

  • Schedule at your convenience
  • Live, one-on-one instruction
Affordable and High-Quality
  • $299 for a four-week course
  • $799 for a certificate program
  • $100 for a private lesson
     
Online Access Required
  • Internet access
    1.5 Mps download speed or higher
    800 Kbps upload speed or higher
  • Full screen size
    Desktop/laptop screen (best result) or
    Mobile device
  • Updated operating system
  • Canvas app (if on mobile)
  • Zoom app

Interlochen Online's Learning Experience

World-class. Inspiring. Flexible.

Experience Interlochen Online with free guides that teach you practical skills in the arts.

Complete the form to view this exclusive study guide on musical theatre from Interlochen Online.

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