Caroline Rothstein, ready to perform at a moment's notice Poet, writer, and performer Caroline Rothstein joins the podcast to revisit her time growing up at Camp Walden in Maine, and discusses her transformation from quiet, shy kid to loud, boisterous show lead. Plus we discuss first kisses, going to camp far from home, and much … Continue reading Ep. #89: Like The Time I Had A Legendary Performance In A Chorus Line
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Ep. #57: Like the Time I Played Mafia for Hours on End (w/Jess McKenna)
Jess McKenna is a hilarious comedian and the co-host of Off Book: The Improvised Musical, a podcast that would be right at home as an activity at summer camp. But before she got into showbiz she was a long-time camper and staff member at Camp Bravo, a theater camp in Northridge, CA. McKenna joins … Continue reading Ep. #57: Like the Time I Played Mafia for Hours on End (w/Jess McKenna)
Ep. #50: Like the Time We Did Our 50th Episode About Summer Camp
Like a great summer at camp, time flies when you're having fun. It feels like we just started this podcast a few days ago, yet here we are at the Completely Arbitrary 50th Anniversary Episode. Thanks to all who wrote in with their stories to share, and if we weren't able to get to them … Continue reading Ep. #50: Like the Time We Did Our 50th Episode About Summer Camp
Ep. 29: Like the Time Camp Was Ruined by an Electric Razor (w/ Stephanie Butnick)
Deputy editor of Tablet Magazine and co-host of the popular 'Unorthodox' podcast Stephanie Butnick joins Micah to discuss her time at Camp Point O' Pines, break down the differences between Jewish camps and camps for Jews, and share a harrowing story of a summer gone wrong thanks to an electric razor (or few). Take a … Continue reading Ep. 29: Like the Time Camp Was Ruined by an Electric Razor (w/ Stephanie Butnick)
Ep. 25: Like the Time Paris Hilton Broke Color War (w/ Stacy Davidowitz)
A summer at camp wouldn't be complete without a good ole fashioned Color War (aka Maccabiah Games, Yom Sport, Special Day, etc.). Whatever you want to call it, everyone left it all on the field for the green, the red, the yellow, and the blue. Author Stacy Davidowitz joins Micah and Sara to recount her … Continue reading Ep. 25: Like the Time Paris Hilton Broke Color War (w/ Stacy Davidowitz)
Episode 12: Camp Performances with Jon Ross and “Michael” Ziggy Danziger
There's something about summer camp that brings out the performer in everyone. Micah is joined by guest host "Michael" Ziggy Danziger and actor/playwright Jon Ross to discuss the relationship between theater and camp and relive some of the best - and worst - camp performances. You don't want to miss it! Episode links: Camp Ramah Wisconsin In[HEIR]itance … Continue reading Episode 12: Camp Performances with Jon Ross and “Michael” Ziggy Danziger
Campfires and Color Wars 