THEATRE ARTS and DESIGN/TECH**: JUNE 30 – AUGUST 3, 2019; Tuition TBA MUSICAL THEATRE EXTENSION: AUGUST 3 – AUGUST 17, 2019; Tuition TBA*** **Design/Tech students may also apply for the full 7-weeks. ***The Musical Theatre tuition includes both the 5-week Theatre Arts Program and a 2-week Musical Theatre Extension. Our Theatre Arts…
ACTING ON CAMERA – PRODUCTION – SCREENWRITING JUNE 30 – AUGUST 3, 2019; Tuition TBA Current high school Junior and Sophomore students are eligible to apply “Collaboration” and “Story” are the pillars that guide our curriculum, with an emphasis on film-“making”. Our core labs provide a discipline specific foundation of elements that…
Policy Debate for Current Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors 6-Week Policy Debate Residential Program: June 30 – August 11, 2018; $6,500 4-Week Policy Debate Residential Program: June 30 – July 28, 2018; $5,275 1-Week Policy Debate Residential Program: July 29 – August 4, 2018; $1,450 Commuter Option for local residents 6-Week Policy Debate Commuter Program: June 30…
I would tell [future Cherubs] to get ready for the experience of their lives. It is a ton of work and dedication. But it pays off. I came out of the Cherubs program a different person. It completely changed my life.”
Since 1931, the National High School Institute, a nonprofit organization, has brought outstanding students to Northwestern University’s Evanston campus for intense educational experiences. Students are affectionately known as “Cherubs,” a name given to them in the 1930s by Northwestern Dean Ralph Dennis whose goal, “to bring together gifted young people and superior teachers in an atmosphere of affection, knowledge, and trust,” is still upheld today. The oldest and largest university-based program of its kind, NHSI offers studies in Theatre Arts, Film & Video, and Debate.
UPDATED MAY 15TH – Now accepting applications! The National High School Institute, commonly known as Cherubs, is seeking…
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The National High School Institute is currently accepting applications on a rolling basis for our 2018 Debate Institute! This…
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Currently Ann is a lecturer and the Arts Infusion Initiative Program Coordinator at Loyola University Chicago. The Arts Infusion Initiative is a collaboration between a dedicated cohort of teaching…
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Andrew Ruiz is a filmmaker and educator working in New York and Los Angeles. Prior to joining NHSI, he taught film courses at Barnard College and Columbia University. Andrew…
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Jeff Buntin is the Debate Division Director of the NHSI and Debate Coach at Northwestern University. During his nine years of teaching at the NHSI debate program, he has…
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Jenny Avery has been the Director of NHSI since September 2015. Jenny has worked as an arts administrator, teaching artist, and actor in Chicago for the past 20 years….
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Passionate about both arts and education, Rachel has proudly served as Program Assistant for the NHSI since fall 2014. Rachel received her BFA in Acting from Missouri State University (MSU)…
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