Theatre Design & Production Summer Program for Grades 6-8

This summer program is your opportunity to get hands-on experience in multiple areas of theatre design, production, and technology. You'll learn from professionals who are leaders in the fields of lighting design, set design, sound design and engineering, and stage management.

What You'll Learn

During your time at Interlochen's theatre production camp, you will work under the supervision of high-caliber theatre design and production faculty and alongside students from around the world who share your passion for theatre. You will have the opportunity to concentrate on your primary area of interest, while developing a variety of other design skills and supporting two public performances.

As a Theatre Design & Production student, you will:

• Apply the elements and principles of design
• Apply the varied and important technical roles that exist within a production environment
• Fulfill at least one technical role on a publicly produced play or musical
• Value your unique contribution to the storytelling process

Audition Requirements

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First 3-Week Session

The first three-week summer session is your opportunity to get design-focused experience in multiple areas of theatre design. You’ll explore a variety of techniques—such as script analysis, character analysis, dramaturgical research, emotional response imagery, visual metaphor imagery, and first draft renderings—and share your designs in a final presentation. You'll learn from professionals who are leaders in the fields of lighting design, set design, sound design and engineering, and stage management.

Second 3-Week Session

The second three-week summer session is your opportunity to get production-focused experience in multiple areas of theatre (set, costumes, lights, sound, props). You will be assigned multiple production roles on theatre productions and enjoy in-class explorations of theatre tech topics. You'll learn from professionals who are leaders in the fields of lighting design, set design, sound design and engineering, and stage management.