Theater Camp
Theater Camp

Theater Camp

2023Movie93 minEnglish

After the indomitable and beloved founder of a scrappy theater camp in upstate New York falls into a coma, the eccentric staff must band together with her clueless "crypto-bro" son to keep the thespian paradise afloat.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users92%
Director: Molly Gordon, Nick LiebermanGenres: Comedy, Music

Plot Summary

A group of eccentric counselors tries to rally theirídos camp's students to save it from closing. As the eccentric staff of a beloved theater kid summer camp bands together to fight for its survival against a new, tech-bro developer, they must put on a show to save the place that has shaped them all.

Critical Reception

Theater Camp received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its humor, heartfelt performances, and affectionate satire of theater culture. Audiences also responded well to its nostalgic and joyous tone.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp wit and loving portrayal of theater kid culture.
  • Applauded for its ensemble cast's chemistry and comedic timing.
  • Noted for successfully balancing humor with genuine heart.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved the film, highlighting its infectious energy, relatable characters, and hilarious moments. Many appreciated its celebration of creativity and found it to be a feel-good movie.

Fun Fact

The film is loosely based on the childhood experiences of stars and co-writers Noah Galvin and Ben Platt, who both attended theater camps as children.

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Brent Marchant

Brent Marchant

Films in the mockumentary genre can be thoroughly satisfying entertainment experiences when done right, as seen in such examples as “Zelig” (1983), “This Is Spinal Tap” (1984) and “Fear of a Black Hat” (1993). But the key, as noted above, i...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

When "Joan" (Amy Sedaris) unfortunately has a seizure caused by the strobe lighting (or perhaps the singing) at an am-dram performance of "Bye Bye Birdie", her profiteering and none-too-bright son "Troy" (the Channing tatum-esque Jimmy Tatr...