Theater Camp

Theater Camp is a 2023 American comedy film directed by Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman in their directorial debuts, from a screenplay by Gordon, Lieberman, Ben Platt, and Noah Galvin. A feature-length adaptation of the 2020 short film of the same name, the film features an ensemble cast, led by Gordon, Platt, Galvin, Jimmy Tatro, Patti Harrison, Nathan Lee Graham, Ayo Edebiri, Caroline Aaron, and Amy Sedaris. Will Ferrell serves as a producer under his Gloria Sanchez Productions banner.

Theater Camp
Directed by
Screenplay by
Based onTheater Camp
by Noah Galvin
Produced by
  • Molly Gordon
  • Nick Lieberman
  • Erik Feig
  • Samie Kim Falvey
  • Julia Hammer
  • Ryan Heller
  • Maria Zuckerman
  • Jessica Elbaum
  • Will Ferrell
  • Noah Galvin
  • Ben Platt
Starring
CinematographyNate Hurtsellers
Edited byJon Philpot
Music byJames McAlister
Production
companies
Distributed bySearchlight Pictures
Release dates
  • January 21, 2023 (2023-01-21) (Sundance)
  • July 14, 2023 (2023-07-14)
Running time
94 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Theater Camp had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2023, and is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 14, 2023, by Searchlight Pictures.

Premise

Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Molly Gordon star in the new original comedy Theater Camp as Amos and Rebecca-Diane – lifelong best friends and drama instructors at a rundown camp in upstate New York. When clueless tech-bro Troy (Jimmy Tatro) arrives to run the property (into the ground), Amos, Rebecca-Diane and production manager Glenn (Noah Galvin) band together with the staff and students to stage a masterpiece, and keep their beloved summer camp afloat.

Cast
  • Molly Gordon as Rebecca-Diane
  • Ben Platt as Amos Klobuchar
  • Noah Galvin as Glenn Wintrop
  • Jimmy Tatro as Troy Rubinsky
  • Patti Harrison as Caroline Krauss
  • Nathan Lee Graham as Clive DeWitt
  • Ayo Edebiri as Janet Walch
  • Owen Thiele as Gigi Charbonier
  • Alan Kim as Alan Park
  • Alexander Bello as Sebastian Campbell
  • Bailee Bonick as Mackenzie Thomas
  • Kyndra Sanchez as Darla Sanchez
  • Donovan Colan as Devon Miller
  • Vivienne Sachs as Lainy Fischer
  • Quinn Titcomb as Alice Taylor
  • Caroline Aaron as Rita Cohen
  • Amy Sedaris as Joan Rubinsky
  • Luke Islam as Christopher L
  • Jack Sobolewski as Christopher S
  • Madisen Lora as Franny King

Production

In June 2022, it was reported Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman would direct the film, from a screenplay they wrote alongside Ben Platt and Noah Galvin. Gordon, Platt, Galvin, Jimmy Tatro, Patti Harrison, Ayo Edebiri, Amy Sedaris, Caroline Aaron, Nathan Lee Graham, Owen Thiele, Alan Kim, Luke Islam, Jack Sobolewski, Kyndra Sanchez, Quinn Titcomb, Madisen Lora, Bailee Bonick, Donovan Colan, Vivienne Sachs, and Alexander Bello were set to star, and Will Ferrell would serve as a producer under his Gloria Sanchez Productions banner.[2][3] The film's soundtrack will be released by Interscope Records.[4]

Release

Theater Camp had a world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2023, where it received two standing ovations from the audience, one following the film itself and after a special post-screening musical performance from the younger actors of a medley of songs from the film's finale.[5][6] Shortly after, Searchlight Pictures acquired distribution rights to the film for $8 million.[7] The film is scheduled to be theatrically released on July 14, 2023.[8]

Reception

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 81% based on 43 reviews, with an average rating of 7.6/10.[9]

References
  1. "Theater Camp". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  2. Grobar, Matt (June 9, 2022). "Ben Platt, Molly Gordon, Amy Sedaris & More Set For Musical Comedy 'Theater Camp' From Picturestart, Topic Studios And Gloria Sanchez Productions". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  3. Galuppo, Mia (June 9, 2022). "Ben Platt, Molly Gordon Team for Comedy 'Theater Camp'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  4. "Interscope Records Signs Ben Platt". Billboard.
  5. D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (December 7, 2022). "Sundance Film Festival Lineup Set With Ukraine War, Little Richard, Michael J. Fox, Judy Blume Docs; Pics With Anne Hathaway, Emilia Clarke, Jonathan Majors; More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  6. Gardner, Chris (January 22, 2023). "Sundance: 'Theater Camp' Debuts to Standing Ovation, Receives Second for Cast After Surprise Musical Performance". The Hollywood Reporter.
  7. Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 23, 2023). "Searchlight Lands 'Theater Camp' In High 7-Figure WW Sundance Deal; Pic Will Get Theatrical Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  8. Grobar, Matt (March 9, 2023). "Searchlight Dates Sundance Prize-Winning Musical Comedy Theater Camp From Molly Gordon, Nick Lieberman, Noah Galvin & Ben Platt". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
  9. "Theater Camp". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
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