Education
Empowering young artists and adults through premier theatrical training, summer camps, and creative workshops designed to inspire lifelong confidence and connection.
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.
Acting Techniques Class
(Ages 7-11) | Spring 2027
🗓️ Enrollment Opens January 2027
This class welcomes all experience levels, helping children develop a deep appreciation for acting. Students rehearse age-appropriate scripts drawn from classic fairy tales and modern stories, culminating in a fun 25-minute one-act play performance for a live audience.
- Estimated Schedule: Late February or early March launch, depending on local school spring breaks
- Location/Timing: Finalized in early winter based on space availability
Acting Production Class
(Ages 12-18) | Spring 2027
🗓️ Enrollment Opens January 2027
Students in this production-focused course collaborate as an ensemble to rehearse and stage a scripted one-act play. To ensure a meaningful challenge, scripts are selected from a diverse collection of publishers, culminating in a spectacular live showcase.
- Estimated Schedule: Late February or early March launch, depending on local school spring breaks
- Location/Timing: Finalized in early winter based on space availability
Summer Camps
Our popular theatrical summer performance camps offer immersive, immersive, 1- 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. This camp is held in July, typically starting the week following the July 4th holiday. Get Camp Enrollment Alerts →
Our Programs
Beyond traditional classes, our specialized long-term programing goals include youth theater troupes, school outreach initiatives, and technical theater mentorship opportunities. Get New Program Updates →
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 →