1021: Diving into 'Theatre Camp': A Movies First Review with Alex First
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**Introduction**: Welcome to Movies First with your host, Alex First. - **Background**: "Theatre Camp" is a mockumentary that delves into the world of a children's holiday program for budding actors in upstate New York. The film is a product of a decade-long collaboration between industry veterans such as Molly Gordon (Booksmart), Nicholas Lieberman, Ben Clat (Peach Perfect), and Noah Galvin (Booksmart). - **Plot**: The story revolves around Adirond acts, a theatre camp run by Joan Rabinsky (played by Amy Siddaris) and her assistant Rita Cohen (Caroline Aron). A sudden incident puts Joan in a coma, leaving her vlogger son, Troy (Jimmy Tatto), in charge. Despite his inexperience, Troy, with the help of the camp's eccentric staff, tries to save the camp from financial ruin and a takeover threat from a rival camp, Lakeside. - **Key Characters**: - Amos (Ben Platt): Head of drama at the camp. - Rebecca Diane (Molly Gordon): Music head and Amos's long-time collaborator. They decide to create a musical in honor of Joan, titled "Joan Still". - Glenn Winthrop (Noah Galvan): The introspective technical director who shines in his role. - **Review Highlights**: - The film is a delightful watch, especially for theatre aficionados. - It boasts a sharp script, with many lines that are pure gold. - The performances, especially by Ben Platt and Molly Gordon, are commendable. - The movie's humor is a highlight, with many laugh-out-loud moments. - The musical showcased at the end is a treat. - **Rating**: "Theatre Camp" earns a solid score of 7.5 to 8 out of 10. Catch this entertaining mockumentary and immerse yourself in the world of youth theatre, drama, and passion. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2648009/advertisement
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