Arts Education at City Opera House
The City Opera House is proud to present a number of educational opportunities for growing artists in our region. The primary goal of Arts Education at City Opera is to connect learners of all ages to the performing arts by offering a range of programs suited to a variety of learner needs. In so doing, it is our hope that participants of every age will find for themselves that participation in the arts enriches, enhances and broadens one's life.
These educational programs at City Opera House are made possible by The Louise Hagerty Youth Arts Fund, MSU Federal Credit Union and Leith & Gloria Butler with additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Michigan Arts & Culture Council.
Page 2 Stage Young Playwrights Lab
Regional high school students are invited to write and submit one-act scripts to a juried competition. Six finalists are assigned a theatre professional who mentors the student playwright with revising their play. Each finalist receives a cash award and sees their play come to life, directed and performed by Traverse City area thespians.
Hook & Eye Theater Summer Intensive
A unique summer student intensive in devised theater led by guest artists Hook & Eye Theater from Brooklyn, NY. Devised theater invites students to become creators—building stories together through exploration and play—making this a rare and exciting creative opportunity not often available in our region.
Take it From The Top Broadway Intensive '26
Take It From The Top is a series of interactive workshops taught by working Broadway professionals who have a passion for providing training and perspective for students interested in pursuing a professional career in musical theatre as well as those just looking to have fun with performing arts.
