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Musical Theatre Showcase Summer Program for High School Students
Why Take Musical Theatre Showcase
Musical Theatre Showcase brings stories to life with energy, passion, and spirit. During this three-week program, you will study advanced techniques in singing, acting, and dancing. Our students work with professional artists and expert instructors to engage their abilities and develop new skills.
What You'll Learn
Your day of musical theatre will begin with a physical and vocal warm up. Students then take part in a mix of classes ranging from Acting Technique to skill-based courses in dancing and singing. The day also includes an energetic rehearsal in preparation of a final showcase presentation.
As a Musical Theatre Showcase student, you will:
- Develop a consistent and reliable acting process
- Improve dance skills through daily work focusing on strength and flexibility
- Increase vocal performance skills
Guest Artists
Interlochen offers students the opportunity to study with some of the top artists and educators in the field. The Theatre Department regularly welcomes visiting artists. Past guests of the department have included:
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Caroline Aaron, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Sleepless in Seattle, Edward Scissorhands
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Barrett Foa, NCIS:LA, Avenue Q, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Mamma Mia!
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Rhys Coiro, Entourage, Straw Dogs, The Unborn
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Robert Davis, University of Hartford
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Quin Gordon, University of North Carolina School for the Arts
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Ken Ludwig, playwright and theatre director
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Brent Wagner, Chair of Musical Theatre at University of Michigan
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Richard Winkler, Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and lighting designer
Program Highlights
Performance Opportunities
This three-week program culminates with a high-energy showcase performance of hand-picked musical theatre material.
Additional Opportunities
Interlochen Arts Camp also offers a six-week Musical Theatre Production program and a one-week Musical Theatre Audition Intensive.
Interlochen is home to the Arts Academy boarding high school, which offers theatre programs in Acting, Musical Theatre, and Theatre Design & Production for grades 9-12, as well as a post-graduate year.
My three weeks here have been unforgettable. The amount of knowledge I have gained is crazy, not to mention the unexpected friendships and newfound skills I have developed. I am so lucky to be able to pursue my dreams and just be at a place where those dreams become reality.
Kaylin, Musical Theatre
Dive deeper into Interlochen Arts Camp with a free digital viewbook
In our free informational booklet, you'll learn more about:
- Each of our seven arts areas
- Various programs
- Renowned faculty
- A day in the life of a student
- How to apply and financial aid information
- And more