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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. 

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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

Interlochen Arts Academy students perform a scene from Susan Pak's play 'The Great MC.'
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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.

Upcoming Theatre Events
May
2

Theatre, Academy Student

The Shewing-Up of Blanco Posnet Don Juan in Hell By George Bernard Shaw

Friday, May 2, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Harvey Theatre FREE, no tickets required

May
3

Theatre, Academy Student

The Shewing-Up of Blanco Posnet Don Juan in Hell By George Bernard Shaw

Saturday, May 3, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Harvey Theatre FREE, no tickets required

May
4

Theatre, Academy Student

The Shewing-Up of Blanco Posnet Don Juan in Hell By George Bernard Shaw

Sunday, May 4, 2025 - 2 p.m. ET

Harvey Theatre 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.