Students in grades 6-9 explore the musical theatre experience through work on songs, foundational acting techniques and choreography. The three-week session culminates with a showcase musical revue.
During this three-week program, students participate in the following:
- Musical theatre workshop encompasses acting, vocal work and movement.
- Acting technique class
- One additional elective (See elective options)
This program is recommended for students with beginning to moderate theater experience.
How to Apply
- Prepare the audition materials listed below.
- Complete the online application.
- Submit your audition materials online.
Required Materials
Video file #1: Two 16-bar excerpts from two different songs from standard musical theatre repertoire with piano accompaniment. One excerpt should be from an up-tempo song, and one should come from a ballad or slow song. One excerpt should be a song from the classic musical theatre repertoire (prior to 1960) and one from the contemporary musical theatre repertoire (after 1960).
Video file #2: Briefly talk about your interest in musical theatre and your reasons for applying to the six or three week program followed by one monologue of your choice no longer than two minutes (from a published play or musical).
Video file #3: One one-minute sample of movement or dance. The selection should be representative of skill-level (include pirouettes, jumps and any type of acrobatic movements).
PDF file #1: A résumé or summary covering your past theatre experiences.
Additional Opportunities
Students with moderate to advanced theatre experience may also be interested in the six-week musical theatre production summer program.
Faculty
Jody Burns
Choreographer, Intermediate Musical Theatre Production, Interlochen Arts Camp
Choreographer, Intermediate Musical Theatre Workshop, Interlochen Arts Camp
