Misfits in their lives back home, a group of young people live it up at musical-theater camp. While the sports counselor is completely ignored, the kids' spend all their time in rehearsal for a grueling schedule that involves a new show every two weeks. Several personal stories come to the fore.
Acting
Anna Kendrick at 17, already stealing every scene she's in.
Writing
Todd Graff's semi-autobiographical script bleeds authentic theater kid trauma.
Score
Stephen Sondheim cameo + original songs that slap unironically.
Director
Todd Graff
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real-life Stagedoor Manor camp where Graff worked as a counselor has launched careers of Natalie Portman, Zach Braff, and Robert Downey Jr.
The film bombed theatrically but became a midnight-movie staple in queer communities—essentially the 'Rock Horror' for theater kids who know every lyric to 'Losing My Mind'.
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