Interlochen's Latest World Premiere Theatre Production Has Deep Roots
By Craig Manning | March 13, 2026
Had it not been for Interlochen Center for the Arts, Katherine Norman might never have pursued a career in playwriting and arts education. This weekend, she’ll celebrate a full-circle moment for both career strands, as Interlochen Arts Academy stages the world premiere of Viragos, an original play Norman wrote about a little-known corner of history.
Norman is no stranger to Interlochen. She’s spent 11 summers as part of the theatre faculty for Interlochen Arts Camp, most recently at the helm of the junior theatre program. She’s also an Interlochen alumna herself, having set foot on campus for the first time 19 years ago as part of a three-week musical …
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