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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Arts Academy Theatre Division joins nationwide theatre collaboration with world-premiere production of ‘The Great MC’

The new play by Susan H. Pak is part of the Theatre for Young Audiences’ BIPOC Superhero Project—the largest partnership in the history of the field.

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Arts Academy students excel in 2025 regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

77 students from six of the Academy’s artistic divisions won a total of 255 awards—including four of the West Central Michigan region’s five coveted American Visions nominations.

Michigan Shakespeare Competition
Young Michigan actors to converge at Interlochen for statewide Shakespeare competition

The winner of the March 1 competition will represent the state at the English Speaking Union’s National Shakespeare Competition in New York City.

Upcoming Theatre Events
Apr
3

Music, Theatre, Academy Student

Percussion Ensemble: Paddle to the Sea

Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Music Center 1010 FREE, no tickets required

Apr
18

Theatre, Academy Student

"Volpone"

Friday, April 18, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Phoenix Theatre Adult $24; Child - College $19

Apr
19

Theatre, Academy Student

"Volpone"

Saturday, April 19, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Phoenix 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.