Theatre Arts Program 2021 Dates Theatre Arts Program (5 Weeks) – June 20, 2021 – July 24, 2021. Design/Tech Program** (5 Weeks) – June 20, 2021 – July 24, 2021. Musical Theatre Extension***(5 Weeks + 2 Weeks) – July 25, 2021 – August 7, 2021. **Design/Tech students may also apply for the full 7-weeks. ***The Musical Theatre tuition…
Film & Video Program Dates for 2021 5 Week Program: June 20, 2021 – July 24, 2021 ACTING ON CAMERA – PRODUCTION – SCREENWRITING “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 include: Acting on…
Policy Debate for Current Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors 6 week Program: June 19, 2021 – July 31, 2021 4 week Program: June 19, 2021 – July 17, 2021 1 week Program: July 18, 2021 – July 24, 2021 The Northwestern Debate Institute is an unequaled living-learning experience for high school debaters. The…
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.
We are now accepting applications for our 2021 Programming! Visit our Apply Now page to begin your initial application. Theatre Arts and Film…
Read MoreThe National High School Institute is now hiring a Film &Video Division Director for the 2021 Season! This position…
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We are very excited to begin our preparations for the NHSI 2021 Summer Season! Northwestern and NHSI will…
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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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Shannon Metts is thrilled to be a part of the Cherubs team, acting as a Program Assistant. Originally from the St. Louis area, Shannon attended Missouri State University where…
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Fletcher Simer has been a Program Assistant with the National High School Institute since 2017. He received his B.A. in Philosophy from Colgate University in Hamilton, NY and minored…
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