Education
Empowering young artists and adults through premier theatrical training, summer camps, and creative workshops designed to inspire lifelong confidence and connection.
🍂 Fall Programming Status Update
We are currently finalizing our local facility partnerships for our upcoming Fall youth education classes. Because coordinating community spaces takes time and careful planning, our complete Fall class schedules and registration portals are still being finalized. We will officially announce them the moment our venue is finalized!
- Want Early-Access Notification? If you have already taken a class and/or been a part of our 3 week summer camps you will receive email notifications for new class and camp registrations automatically. If you are new to Wisconsin Theater Arts please Contact Us ➔ to drop us a quick note and join our Priority Alert List. We will automatically add your family to our Priority Alert List so you can secure your child’s spot the exact minute registration opens!
- Want to Help Us End the Venue Scramble? This seasonal scheduling hurdle is exactly why we are organizing our Building Committee. Consider joining the Building Committee ➔ task force to help us secure a permanent, predictable home for local student artists!
Classes & Workshops
Our fall and spring weekly classes offer hands-on training in acting technique, stage presence, improv, and theatrical production for both youth and adult students.
Summer Camps
Our popular theatrical summer performance camps offer immersive, 1 week and 3 week-long experiences where students learn choreography, vocal styling, acting techniques, and technical theater, culminating in a spectacular live showcase production on our main stage.
Our Programs
Beyond traditional classes, our specialized long-term programs include youth theater troupes, school outreach initiatives, and technical theater mentorship opportunities.
Internships
Wisconsin Theater Arts offers summer internship opportunities for high school and college students who want real-world experience supporting our theatrical camps. Interns work alongside our directors, help campers grow, and gain hands-on training in both performance and production. Applicants may choose the 3-week Musical Theater Camp, the 1-week Drama Camp, or both.
College Interns
Open to high school graduates ages 18+ who are currently studying theater or musical theater at the collegiate level.
College Interns assist with rehearsals, music, choreography, set construction, costumes, camper supervision, and backstage support. They may also understudy roles or join the ensemble as needed.
- Options: 3-week camp, 1-week camp, or both
- Stipend: $50 per week worked + camp t-shirt
- Requirements: Previous performance experience, strong work ethic, maturity, and availability for the full period(s) selected
Junior Interns
Open to students ages 16–18 who are juniors or seniors in high school (or equivalent).
Junior Interns help with set and prop work, line and music practice, camper supervision, and backstage duties. They are also cast in featured, supporting, or lead roles in the production(s).
- Options: 3-week camp, 1-week camp, or both
- Compensation:
- 1-week camp: $50 stipend and no registration fee
- 3-week camp: 50% off camp registration
- Requirements: Performance experience (dance preferred but not required), maturity, positive attitude, and reliable transportation
Next Steps
Interested in applying? Contact us to express interest →
For complete details on responsibilities, expectations, schedules, and qualifications, see our full Internship Information page →