Midsummer Theatre Camp

REAL Training. REAL Experience.

Indiana University's Midsummer Theatre Camp is a dynamic three-week immersive theatre and drama institute designed especially for young people serious about studying theatre. Meant to mimic a summer stock theatre experience, the program includes classes and rehearsals leading to public performance. 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 who will work together to present public performances of CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION. Just like in summer stock, the cast will help prepare the technical elements for the production as well. The program is presented in partnership with STAGES BLOOMINGTON.

Over the years, the Midsummer Theatre Camp has enjoyed tremendous success. We will accept 20 dedicated students from around the country for this challenging and rewarding theatrical training experience. Students who have completed their freshman year of high school are eligible for the camp.

Our Musical Theatre program focuses on triple-threat training: acting, singing and dancing including one-on-one coaching sessions for audition material.

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Midsummer Theatre Camp program features:

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

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Dates: July 5-26, 2026

Tuition fee: $4,575

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Dates: July 5-26, 2026

Cost: Tuition, including housing and meals and non-refundable deposit, is $4,575.00.

Admission: Admission is limited to 20 students total. Interested students should email arvalent@iu.edu a photo/headshot and a resume of their theatre work on stage and backstage. Audition materials will be sent at that time. Applications review begins April 1 and will continue until all slots are filled. Actual roles in the production will be cast on the first day of the camp.

If you have questions about the program, please contact Program Director Ansley Valentine at arvalent@iu.edu or (812) 856-5812.

Tuition fee: $4,575. Upon acceptance into the program, a $500 non-refundable deposit will be required. The remaining balance of $4,075 will be due on June 5. More information will be provided upon acceptance.

Eligibility: Midsummer Theatre Camp is open to high school students completing grades 9-12 during the 2025-2026 school year.

Midsummer Theatre Camp