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Cultivating artists and engaging the community
Since its founding, the Guthrie has been committed to offering education programming for the next generation of theater artists and community members of all ages. Whether you are an actor wanting to hone your craft, an educator looking to engage your students or a patron wanting to connect with the work on our stages, we offer camps, professional training and community events designed to foster creativity and collaboration.
Explore our offerings below to find the right program for you. We look forward to welcoming you to the Guthrie!
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
For youth
Theater is a space where kids and teens can embrace play, flex their creative muscles, express themselves and dream big. The Guthrie strives to create a brave space that centers diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility while empowering youth to build self-confidence and meaningful relationships with their peers. Select a program below to learn more about our programming for students and young theater fans.
For professional actors
Actors based in the Twin Cities who wish to hone their artistic practice are invited to apply for Guthrie Actors Lab — a free, four-week intensive training program held at the Guthrie each spring. A cohort of 12 selected actors will explore topics such as scene study, Shakespeare and stage combat, all guided by locally renowned teaching artists and the Guthrie Artistic Team.
The application period for 2026 is currently closed but will reopen in early 2027.
For the community
The Guthrie was founded by, for and with the people of Minnesota, so engaging with our local community is a critical part of our education programming. Through a variety of free events, we seek to bring the community and the Guthrie together to explore and celebrate the themes on our stages. We offer a rotating slate of free programs for adults, including play reading clubs inspired by our shows, post-play discussions after select performances, How’d They Do That? Workshops that take you behind the scenes and more.
Bring the Guthrie into your classroom
Theater in Focus is a free resource for educators that pairs a high-quality, filmed Guthrie production with a robust curriculum that may be adapted for high school, college and university students. Enrich your study of Hamlet and Henry V with activities designed to be used with the film or the text.
FAQ
In addition to student matinees and our Theater in Focus program outlined above, the Guthrie offers digital play guides for each show that include information about the playwright and creative team, relevant cultural context and resources for further study. Some play guides also include discussion questions and activities designed to help educators create a collaborative learning environment in the classroom.
If you have a specific programming or workshop request beyond the offerings listed, reach out to the Education and Engagement Team at [email protected] to start the conversation.
The Guthrie does not offer internships or fellowships at this time; however, there are occasional job-shadowing opportunities for high school students in select roles within the organization. Please continue to check the Education page for opportunities or sign up for our mailing list to receive updates on programs and offerings.
The Guthrie is committed to creating opportunities for the next generation of theater artists and maintains relationships with a variety of local colleges and universities who offer B.F.A. programs in theater and the performing arts, including the University of Minnesota. To inquire about a partnership with the Guthrie, email [email protected].
Email our Education and Engagement Team at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!