Midsummer Theatre Program

REAL Training. REAL Experience.

Indiana University's Midsummer Theatre Camp is a dynamic two-week immersive theatre and drama institute designed especially for young people serious about studying theatre. Classes are taught by IU faculty, outstanding teaching assistants, and professional guest artists. Together, students and theatre professionals share the common endeavor of building an intensive ensemble.

Over the years, the Midsummer Theatre Camp has enjoyed tremendous success. We accept a limited number of dedicated students from around the country for challenging and rewarding theatrical training in acting or musical theatre. Our students develop their talents while gaining exposure to one of the richest cultural landscapes in the country. Students who have completed their freshman year of high school are eligible for the camp.

We have two division from which students may choose to focus.

Acting the Classics features intensive acting training in contemporary drama and Shakespeare.

Musical Theatre focuses on triple-threat training: acting, singing and dancing including one-on-one voice coaching sessions.

Both programs feature:

Top-Notch Instruction
Classes with Professional Artists and IU Faculty
Small Class Size
Limited Enrollment
Individual Attention
College Audition Preparation
Final Showcase Production

For more information, including details about the 2019 Camp, contact us.

Summer 2019 - Registration

Step One: Apply online at Acceptd. Your application will be reviewed quickly.

Step Two: Once you are accepted, complete your online registration at the IU Conference site, and pay your $500 non-refundable deposit and $1500 tuition balance. Tuition must be paid in full by June 1st.

Applications will open in late October.

Have you already applied for the Midsummer Theatre Program?

Applications will be considered through May 15, 2019 on a space-available basis. Waitlists will start immediately after the maximum enrollment for the program has been reached. If a space becomes becomes available, the next student on the waitlist will receive an email notification. You will have a limited time to claim the open space. The time limit for registration will be stated in the notification email.

Intensive schedule

You may wish to review our Midsummer Theatre Program sample schedule to learn more about daily activities.

View a sample schedule

Application + tuition fees

Tuition, including housing and meals and non-refundable deposit, is $2000. Students will also receive a t-shirt, a group photo, a DVD of the final showcase performance, and a download link to any college audition material filmed during the camp.

A non-refundable $30 application fee is due with initial application, and $500 non-refundable deposit is due once the student is accepted.

Our next Midsummer Theatre Camp will take place July 7–20, 2019.

Step One: Apply online at Acceptd. Your application will be reviewed quickly.

Step Two: Once you are accepted, complete your online registration at the IU Conference site, and pay your $500 non-refundable deposit and $1500 tuition balance. Tuition must be paid in full by June 1st.

For questions related to the on-line application or financial concerns please email Program Director Ansley Valentine (arvalent@indiana.edu) in the Department of Drama, Theatre, and Contemporary Dance.

Have you already been accepted into our Midsummer Program?

If so, we need a little more information from you.

Fill out the additional forms

Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance

Midsummer Theatre Program