| Fat Camp | |
|---|---|
| Music | Matthew roi Berger |
| Lyrics | Randy Blair |
| Book | Randy Blair and Timothy Michael Drucker |
| Productions | 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival |
Fat Camp is a rock musical comedy written by Randy Blair, Timothy Michael Drucker, and Matthew roi Berger. It was originally performed at the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival, directed by Alex Timbers, and produced by Carl Levin and Michael Minarik.[1] The production was awarded the 2009 Best of Fest Award, in addition to other honors.[2]
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Nothing is going to make rock-and-roll rebel Robert Grisetti change this summer. That is, except for one ex-Navy Seal father, two suspiciously cheery camp counselors, and a 12-foot barbed wire fence. Visit Camp Overton, a weight loss retreat for hefty teenagers, as secrets, sex, S'mores, and self-image collide in this new musical comedy exploring the trials and triumphs of being 'the fat kid.' [3]
The cast for the original NYMF production included Randy Blair (Robert Grisetti), Clarke Thorell (Mike), Sarah Saltzberg (Sandy), Carly Jibson (Daphne), Kristine Zbornik (Pearl), Ryah Nixon (Taylor), Cale Krise (Anshel), Larry Owens (Darnell), Kate Weber (Britta), Josh Segarra (Brent), and Tracy Weiler (Ashley). The ensemble was composed of Molly Hager, Melissa Bergland, Ally Bo, Marc-Sully Saint-Fleur, Michael Mendez, Nancy Renee Braun, and Matthew David Allen.
Alex Timbers directed the production, with Connor Gallagher as choreographer and Jason DeBord as music director and arranger. Set by Wilson Chin, Costumes by Emily Rebholz, and Lighting by Jason Lyons. Casting by Michael Cassara, CSA. Associate Choreographers: Enrique Brown and Nancy Renee Braun, Assistant Musical Director: Anthony DiDonna, Props: Eric Reynolds, Production Stage Manager: Jeffrey Rodriguez.[4]
New York Musical Theatre Festival 2009 Awards for Excellence [2]
1. Can't Take Away My Summer
2. The R-U-L-E-S
3. Daphne and Taylor
4. Brent von Bingenberger
5. Anshel's Song
6. Hungry for It
7. Candymen
8. First Kiss Song
9. On Top of the World
10. All On You
11. Thinner
12. Best Friend
13. Color War
14. Cannonball
15. Rapsody in Pearl
16. I'm Right Here
17. Fat Kid
18. A Little Bit Like Love