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 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.  

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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.

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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.  

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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

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Eyes wide open: Academy graduate Tiffany Blandin brings truth to the stage

Now a student at Carnegie Mellon, Blandin opens up about her college theatre experience and how her training at Interlochen still impacts her today.

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Director of Theatre Bill Church previews ‘The Great MC’ on ‘Arts Engines’

Church and host Aaron Dworkin discussed the upcoming production of Sue Pak’s new play, how the Theatre Division became the only high school involved with the BIPOC Superhero Project, and more on the nation’s most widely viewed arts program.

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Interlochen Shakespeare Festival production of ‘The Comedy of Errors’ honored in 2023-24 Wilde Awards

The production scored Encore Michigan’s sole “Best Performance of the Bard” accolade—plus awards for costume design, scenic design, and choreography.

Upcoming Theatre Events
Mar
7

Theatre, Academy Student

"The Great MC"

Friday, March 7, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Harvey Theatre Adult $24; Child - College $19

Mar
8

Theatre, Academy Student

"The Great MC"

Saturday, March 8, 2025 - 11 a.m. ET

The Dennos Museum Center FREE

Mar
8

Theatre, Academy Student

"The Great MC"

Saturday, March 8, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Harvey Theatre Adult $24; Child - College $19

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.