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

Gretchen Shope in the summer 2023 Musical Theatre Showcase
Arts Camp alumna Gretchen Shope wins 2024 Jimmy Award

Shope received the Best Performance by an Actress award after performing songs from ‘Alice by Heart’ and ‘Funny Girl’ live for a panel of musical theatre luminaries.

Set designer Edward T. Morris gestures toward the vivid yellow set of The Comedy of Errors.
Time to smile: ‘The Comedy of Errors’ promises laughs, fresh perspectives at Interlochen’s Shakespeare Festival

For this year’s Festival, Director of Theatre Bill Church wanted to do something a little different.

TJ Lymenstull, Mary Ellen Newport, Mindy Rohn, and Jeff Norris
‘I felt like I was making a difference’: Retiring Arts Academy instructors reflect on their tenures at Interlochen

TJ Lymenstull, Mary Ellen Newport, Jeff Norris, and Mindy Rohn share their favorite memories, proudest accomplishments, and plans for their next chapter.

Upcoming Theatre Events
Jul
18

Theatre, Camp Student

Junior Theatre Production: "The Snowy Day"

Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 7 p.m. ET

Penn Hall FREE, no tickets required

Jul
19

Theatre, Camp Student

Junior Theatre Production: "The Snowy Day"

Friday, July 19, 2024 - 1 p.m. ET

Penn Hall FREE, no tickets required

Jul
19

Theatre, Camp Student

Young Actors Workshop Presentation

Friday, July 19, 2024 - 3 p.m. ET

Penn Hall 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.