Midsummer Theatre Camp

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.

Summer 2021 - Registration

Our next Midsummer Theatre Camp will take place July 6-17, 2021.

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.

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Program Details

The divisions from which students may choose include:

Acting for Stage and Screen: intensive acting training in contemporary drama and other genres of stage acting, as well as a week of camera acting technique culminating in short film/video projects.

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

Design and Tech Creation: for students interested in learning about how the world of stagecraft comes alive from behind the scenes.

All three 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 2020, we will accept ONLY:
26 students for Musical Theatre
16 students for Acting for Stage and Screen
10 students for Design and Tech Creation

Any students beyond these numbers will be alternates or waitlisted.

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.

For more information, including details about the 2021 Camp, contact us.

Have you applied for the Midsummer Theatre Camp?

We are still accepting applications!

Apply by January 15, 2021 for Best Consideration. The first round of decisions will be made by February 15, 2021. We will continue to accept applications until all of the slots are filled.

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 6–17, 2021.

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 Ashley Chilla in the Department of Drama, Theatre, and Contemporary Dance.

Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance

Midsummer Theatre Camp