All applications for Interlochen Arts Camp are submitted online. You will need the materials listed below to complete your application:
1 - Your audition or portfolio materials, if required by your program.
Your audition/portfolio materials show your artistic readiness and will be reviewed by the appropriate faculty member. Please carefully review the requirements on your program page before uploading the materials to your application:
High School Intensives(Grade 9- Grade 12)
Acting Audition Intensive
Video file #1: One contemporary monologue, less than two minutes in length, from a published play.
Video file #2: One monologue from Shakespeare that is less than two minutes in length.
Costume Design Intensive
PDF file #1: A detailed outline of your previous experience with costume design.
PDF files #2-5: Images of your designs, constructions, or fabrications, as well as examples of related artistic skills.
Students with a limited portfolio but a passion for theatre and costume design are encouraged to apply.
Musical Theatre Audition Intensive
Video files #1 and #2: Two contrasting songs performed with piano accompaniment. Examples include one up-tempo song and one ballad or slow song; one pop song and one Broadway song; or one comedy song and one dramatic song.
Video file #3 (optional): Applicants with dance experience should include a one-minute sample of movement or dance representative of skill level (include pirouettes, jumps, and any type of acrobatic movements).
Musical Theatre Techniques Intensive
Video files #1 and #2: Two contrasting songs performed with piano accompaniment. Examples include one up-tempo song and one ballad or slow song; one pop song and one Broadway song; or one comedy song and one dramatic song.
Video file #3 (optional): Applicants with dance experience should include a one-minute sample of movement or dance representative of skill level (include pirouettes, jumps, and any type of acrobatic movements).
Songwriting for Musical Theatre Intensive
Video file #1: One song excerpt from musical theatre repertoire, approximately one-minute in length.
PDF file #1: A writing sample of a song you have composed, a poem or any written work that demonstrates your writing ability.

High School Programs (Grade 9- Grade 12)
Acting
Video file #1: One contemporary monologue, less than two minutes in length, from a published play.
Video file #2: One monologue from Shakespeare, less than two minutes in length.
Musical Theatre Showcase
Video file #1: Two contrasting songs performed with piano accompaniment. Examples include one up-tempo song and one ballad or slow song; one pop song and one Broadway song; or one comedy song and one dramatic song.
Video file #2: Briefly talk about your interest in musical theatre and your reasons for applying to this program, followed by a monologue from a published play no longer than two minutes in length.
Video file #3: One one-minute sample of movement or dance that best represents your skill level (include pirouettes, jumps, and any type of acrobatic movements).
PDF file #1: A résumé or summary covering your past theatre experiences.
Musical Theatre Production
Video file #1: Two contrasting songs performed with piano accompaniment. Examples include one up-tempo song and one ballad or slow song; one pop song and one Broadway song; or one comedy song and one dramatic song.
Video file #2: Briefly talk about your interest in musical theatre and your reasons for applying to this program, followed by a monologue from a published play no longer than two minutes in length.
Video file #3: One one-minute sample of movement or dance that best represents your skill level (include pirouettes, jumps, and any type of acrobatic movements).
PDF file #1: A résumé or summary covering your past theatre experiences.
When you arrive at Interlochen: There will be another round of auditions at the beginning of the session to cast specific roles within the production.
Repertory Theatre Production
Video file #1: One contemporary monologue, less than two minutes in length, from a published play.
Video file #2: One monologue from Shakespeare that is less than two minutes in length.
Theatre Design & Production
PDF file #1: A detailed outline of previous production experience and technical knowledge.
PDF files #2-5: Images of your designs, constructions, or fabrications, as well as examples of related artistic skills. Students with a limited portfolio but a passion for theatre and design are encouraged to apply.

Intermediate Programs (Grade 6- Grade 9)
Acting
Video File # 1: One comedic monologue, 1-2 minutes in length, from a published play of your choice.
Video File # 2: One serious monologue, 1-2 minutes in length, from a published play of your choice.
Musical Theatre Showcase
Video File # 1: Two short excerpts from two songs with piano accompaniment. One excerpt should be from an up-tempo song, and one should come from a ballad or slow song.
Video File # 2: One monologue of your choice from a published play or musical. (No longer than two minutes in length.)
Video File # 3: One short dance or movement sequence that could include choreography, jumps, or any type of acrobatic movements. (No longer than one minute in length.)
Theatre Design & Production
Please submit the following:
A short video essay (max 2-3 mins) detailing your interest in the Theatre Design & Production program at Interlochen Arts Camp.
All students with a passion for theatre and design are encouraged to apply.
Acting Company Production
Video File # 1: One comedic monologue, 1-2 minutes in length, from a published play of your choice.
Video File # 2: One serious monologue, 1-2 minutes in length, from a published play of your choice.
Musical Theatre Production
Video File # 1: Two short excerpts from two songs with piano accompaniment. One excerpt should be from an up-tempo song, and one should come from a ballad or slow song.
Video File # 2: One monologue of your choice from a published play or musical. (No longer than two minutes in length.)
Video File # 3: One short dance or movement sequence that could include choreography, jumps, or any type of acrobatic movements. (No longer than one minute in length.)

Junior Programs(Grade 3- Grade 6)
Theatre Production
Video file: One monologue of 1-2 minutes in length. The material should be from a published play and can be either comedic or dramatic.
Musical Theatre Production
Video file # 1: One 1-minute monologue
Video file # 2: One 1-minute excerpt from a song

2 - Form 1040 from your most recent Federal Income Tax Return (domestic applicants) or official verification of salary for each parent (international applicants), if you are requesting financial aid.
International applicants: Official Verification of Salary for each parent. This document must be in English.

3 - Make sure to review your application before submitting. When you feel it is ready, pay the application fee of $65 and submit. We accept electronic payments, checks, and money orders.

Deadline

Interlochen Arts Camp applications for Summer 2024 are now open.
Applications for programs that do not require an audition or portfolio will enroll on a first-come, first-served basis starting in December. All other applications will be reviewed after the priority application deadline in January. We will continue to accept applications following the deadline until program enrollment is full.