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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9781439145760
- Book Title
- Theater Geek : the Real Life Drama of a Summer at Stagedoor Manor, the Famous Performing Arts Camp
- Publisher
- Free Press
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.9 in
- Genre
- Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography
- Topic
- Theater / General, Theater / Direction & Production, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Acting & Auditioning
- Item Weight
- 13.7 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 240 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Free Press
ISBN-10
1439145768
ISBN-13
9781439145760
eBay Product ID (ePID)
108490427
Product Key Features
Book Title
Theater Geek : the Real Life Drama of a Summer at Stagedoor Manor, the Famous Performing Arts Camp
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Theater / General, Theater / Direction & Production, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Acting & Auditioning
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
13.7 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2009-048797
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
eoeIf youe(tm)re in the market for a field guide to the musical theater fanatic in your life, look no further! If, for any reason, youe(tm)re not in the market for such a thing, Mickey Rapkine(tm)s Theater Geek is about to change that. His wonderful journey into the heart of the e~Stagedoor Mafiae(tm) will make you want to find your very own theater geek to love. Or, at the very least, someone who can appreciate a quality production of Cabaret .e e"Sloane Crosley, author of I Was Told Theree(tm)d Be Cake and How Did You Get This Number, "Norah Lofts gets the mix of historical fact and lively characterizations just right." -- Anne Easter Smith, author ofA Rose for the CrownandThe King's Grace, "If you're in the market for a field guide to the musical theater fanatic in your life, look no further! If, for any reason, you're not in the market for such a thing, Mickey Rapkin's Theater Geek is about to change that. His wonderful journey into the heart of the 'Stagedoor Mafia' will make you want to find your very own theater geek to love. Or, at the very least, someone who can appreciate a quality production of Cabaret ." --Sloane Crosley, author of I Was Told There'd Be Cake and How Did You Get This Number, “In his wonderful new book about the history of the camp, THEATER GEEK, Mickey Rapkin recounts Stagedoor’s colorful history and takes us on a backstage tour of the lives of young, real-life drama queens&.There are times, even today, when I see a great piece of theateror my eyes tear up from some visual display of unconditional lovethat I cannot help but daydream about going back. And Rapkin’s book took me there.â€� Zach Braff, Vanity Fair, “A penetrating and deeply entertaining study of theater and ambition, but more importantly an intimate portrait of youthful obsession. Theater Geek made me wish I could go back to the time when all my friends thought they would make something beautiful someday.â€� Benjamin Nugent, author of “American Nerd: The Story of My Peopleâ€�, "There is a particular genus of teenagers who break into song spontaneously with their friends, know all the words to Rent and/or Wicked, and will do anything for a taste of being onstage in front of an audience. They're called theater geeks, and I am a card-carrying member of their ranks. I'd have killed to go to Stagedoor Manor as a kid. After reading Mickey Rapkin's fascinating, hilarious new book on 'my kind,' I feel like I spent an unforgettable summer there. It's a joyous and touching book. And no one's gonna bring it doooowwwwnn!" --Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of the Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights, "In his wonderful new book about the history of the camp, THEATER GEEK, Mickey Rapkin recounts Stagedoor's colorful history and takes us on a backstage tour of the lives of young, real-life drama queens….There are times, even today, when I see a great piece of theater-or my eyes tear up from some visual display of unconditional love-that I cannot help but daydream about going back. And Rapkin's book took me there." -Zach Braff, Vanity Fair, "A penetrating and deeply entertaining study of theater and ambition, but more importantly an intimate portrait of youthful obsession.Theater Geekmade me wish I could go back to the time when all my friends thought they would make something beautiful someday."--Benjamin Nugent, author of "American Nerd: The Story of My People", "If you're in the market for a field guide to the musical theater fanatic in your life, look no further! If, for any reason, you're not in the market for such a thing, Mickey Rapkin's Theater Geek is about to change that. His wonderful journey into the heart of the 'Stagedoor Mafia' will make you want to find your very own theater geek to love. Or, at the very least, someone who can appreciate a quality production of Cabaret ." -Sloane Crosley, author of I Was Told There'd Be Cake and How Did You Get This Number, eoeIn his wonderful new book about the history of the camp, THEATER GEEK, Mickey Rapkin recounts Stagedoore(tm)s colorful history and takes us on a backstage tour of the lives of young, real-life drama queense.There are times, even today, when I see a great piece of theatere"or my eyes tear up from some visual display of unconditional lovee"that I cannot help but daydream about going back. And Rapkine(tm)s book took me there.e e"Zach Braff, Vanity Fair, eoeA penetrating and deeply entertaining study of theater and ambition, but more importantly an intimate portrait of youthful obsession. Theater Geek made me wish I could go back to the time when all my friends thought they would make something beautiful someday.e e"Benjamin Nugent, author of eoeAmerican Nerd: The Story of My Peoplee, eoeAs a former child actor with my own dashed dreams of fame, I was overcome with envy reading about the enchanted goings-on at Stagedoor Manor. Mickey Rapkine(tm)s fascinating account is as much about the details of this quirky theatre camp as it is about how teenagers cope with talent, ambition and that fleeting amount of time before they become adults.e e" Sad Sayrafiezadeh, author of When Skateboards Will Be Free, “If you’re in the market for a field guide to the musical theater fanatic in your life, look no further! If, for any reason, you’re not in the market for such a thing, Mickey Rapkin’s Theater Geek is about to change that. His wonderful journey into the heart of the ‘Stagedoor Mafia’ will make you want to find your very own theater geek to love. Or, at the very least, someone who can appreciate a quality production of Cabaret .â€� Sloane Crosley, author of I Was Told There’d Be Cake and How Did You Get This Number, "If you're in the market for a field guide to the musical theater fanatic in your life, look no further! If, for any reason, you're not in the market for such a thing, Mickey Rapkin'sTheater Geekis about to change that. His wonderful journey into the heart of the ?Stagedoor Mafia' will make you want to find your very own theater geek to love. Or, at the very least, someone who can appreciate a quality production ofCabaret."--Sloane Crosley, author ofI Was Told There'd Be CakeandHow Did You Get This Number, "As a former child actor with my own dashed dreams of fame, I was overcome with envy reading about the enchanted goings-on at Stagedoor Manor. Mickey Rapkin's fascinating account is as much about the details of this quirky theatre camp as it is about how teenagers cope with talent, ambition and that fleeting amount of time before they become adults." -- Sad Sayrafiezadeh, author of When Skateboards Will Be Free, "An unabashed love letter to a facility that remains 'a microcosm of the New York theater scene.'" - Booklist, “There is a particular genus of teenagers who break into song spontaneously with their friends, know all the words to Rent and/or Wicked, and will do anything for a taste of being onstage in front of an audience. They’re called theater geeks, and I am a card-carrying member of their ranks. I’d have killed to go to Stagedoor Manor as a kid. After reading Mickey Rapkin's fascinating, hilarious new book on ‘my kind,’ I feel like I spent an unforgettable summer there. It’s a joyous and touching book. And no one’s gonna bring it doooowwwwnn!â€� Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of the Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights, eoeThere is a particular genus of teenagers who break into song spontaneously with their friends, know all the words to Rent and/or Wicked, and will do anything for a taste of being onstage in front of an audience. Theye(tm)re called theater geeks, and I am a card-carrying member of their ranks. Ie(tm)d have killed to go to Stagedoor Manor as a kid. After reading Mickey Rapkin's fascinating, hilarious new book on e~my kind,e(tm) I feel like I spent an unforgettable summer there. Ite(tm)s a joyous and touching book. And no onee(tm)s gonna bring it doooowwwwnn!e e"Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of the Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights, “As a former child actor with my own dashed dreams of fame, I was overcome with envy reading about the enchanted goings-on at Stagedoor Manor. Mickey Rapkin’s fascinating account is as much about the details of this quirky theatre camp as it is about how teenagers cope with talent, ambition and that fleeting amount of time before they become adults.â€� Sa d Sayrafiezadeh, author of When Skateboards Will Be Free, "As a former child actor with my own dashed dreams of fame, I was overcome with envy reading about the enchanted goings-on at Stagedoor Manor. Mickey Rapkin's fascinating account is as much about the details of this quirky theatre camp as it is about how teenagers cope with talent, ambition and that fleeting amount of time before they become adults." - Saïd Sayrafiezadeh, author of When Skateboards Will Be Free, "In his wonderful new book about the history of the camp, THEATER GEEK, Mickey Rapkin recounts Stagedoor's colorful history and takes us on a backstage tour of the lives of young, real-life drama queens....There are times, even today, when I see a great piece of theater-or my eyes tear up from some visual display of unconditional love-that I cannot help but daydream about going back. And Rapkin's book took me there." -Zach Braff, Vanity Fair, "There is a particular genus of teenagers who break into song spontaneously with their friends, know all the words toRentand/orWicked,and will do anything for a taste of being onstage in front of an audience. They're called theater geeks, and I am a card-carrying member of their ranks. I'd have killed to go to Stagedoor Manor as a kid. After reading Mickey Rapkin's fascinating, hilarious new book on ?my kind,' I feel like I spent an unforgettable summer there. It's a joyous and touching book. And no one's gonna bring it doooowwwwnn!"--Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of the Tony Award-winning musicalIn the Heights, "In his wonderful new book about the history of the camp, THEATER GEEK, Mickey Rapkin recounts Stagedoor's colorful history and takes us on a backstage tour of the lives of young, real-life drama queens....There are times, even today, when I see a great piece of theater--or my eyes tear up from some visual display of unconditional love--that I cannot help but daydream about going back. And Rapkin's book took me there." --Zach Braff, Vanity Fair, "A penetrating and deeply entertaining study of theater and ambition, but more importantly an intimate portrait of youthful obsession. Theater Geek made me wish I could go back to the time when all my friends thought they would make something beautiful someday." -Benjamin Nugent, author of "American Nerd: The Story of My People", "As a former child actor with my own dashed dreams of fame, I was overcome with envy reading about the enchanted goings-on at Stagedoor Manor. Mickey Rapkin's fascinating account is as much about the details of this quirky theatre camp as it is about how teenagers cope with talent, ambition and that fleeting amount of time before they become adults."-- Sa'd Sayrafiezadeh, author ofWhen Skateboards Will Be Free, "There is a particular genus of teenagers who break into song spontaneously with their friends, know all the words to Rent and/or Wicked, and will do anything for a taste of being onstage in front of an audience. They're called theater geeks, and I am a card-carrying member of their ranks. I'd have killed to go to Stagedoor Manor as a kid. After reading Mickey Rapkin's fascinating, hilarious new book on 'my kind,' I feel like I spent an unforgettable summer there. It's a joyous and touching book. And no one's gonna bring it doooowwwwnn!" -Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of the Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights, "As a former child actor with my own dashed dreams of fame, I was overcome with envy reading about the enchanted goings-on at Stagedoor Manor. Mickey Rapkin's fascinating account is as much about the details of this quirky theatre camp as it is about how teenagers cope with talent, ambition and that fleeting amount of time before they become adults." -- Saïd Sayrafiezadeh, author of When Skateboards Will Be Free, "An unabashed love letter to a facility that remains 'a microcosm of the New York theater scene.'" -Booklist, "In his wonderful new book about the history of the camp, THEATER GEEK, Mickey Rapkin recounts Stagedoor's colorful history and takes us on a backstage tour of the lives of young, real-life drama queens....There are times, even today, when I see a great piece of theater--or my eyes tear up from some visual display of unconditional love--that I cannot help but daydream about going back. And Rapkin's book took me there." --Zach Braff, Vanity Fair, "In his wonderful new book about the history of the camp, THEATER GEEK, Mickey Rapkin recounts Stagedoor's colorful history and takes us on a backstage tour of the lives of young, real-life drama queens'.There are times, even today, when I see a great piece of theater--or my eyes tear up from some visual display of unconditional love--that I cannot help but daydream about going back. And Rapkin's book took me there." --Zach Braff,Vanity Fair, "A penetrating and deeply entertaining study of theater and ambition, but more importantly an intimate portrait of youthful obsession. Theater Geek made me wish I could go back to the time when all my friends thought they would make something beautiful someday." --Benjamin Nugent, author of "American Nerd: The Story of My People"
Dewey Decimal
792.02/8071174735
Synopsis
What do Natalie Portman, Robert Downey, Jr., Zach Braff, and Mandy Moore have in common? Before they were stars, they were campers at Stagedoor Manor, the premier summer theater camp for children and teenagers. Founded in 1975, Stagedoor continues to attract scores of young performers eager to find kindred spirits, to sing out loud, to become working actors--or maybe even stars. Every summer for the past thirty-five years, a new crop of campers has come to the Catskills for an intense, often wrenching introduction to professional theater. (The camp produces thirteen full-scale productions during each of its three sessions.) These kids come from varying backgrounds--the offspring of Hollywood players from Nora Ephron to Bruce Willis work alongside kids on scholarship. Some campers have agents, others are seeking representation. When Mickey Rapkin, a senior editor at GQ and self-proclaimed theater fanatic, learned about this place, he fled Manhattan for an escape to upstate New York. At Stagedoor, he tracked a trio of especially talented and determined teen actors through their final session at camp. Enter Rachael Singer, Brian Muller, and Harry Katzman, three high school seniors closing out their sometimes sheltered Stagedoor experiences and graduating into the real world of industry competition and rejection. These veteran campers--still battling childhood insecurities, but simultaneously searching for that professional gig that will catapult them to fame--pour their souls into what might be their last amateur shows. Their riveting stories are told in Theater Geek , an eye-opening, laugh-out-loud chronicle full of drama and heart, but also about the business of training kids to be professional thespians and, in some cases, child stars. (The camp has long acted as a farm system for Broadway and Hollywood, attracting visits from studio executives and casting directors.) Via original interviews with former and current campers and staff--including Mandy Moore, Zach Braff, and Jon Cryer--Rapkin also recounts Stagedoor Manor's colorful, star-studded history: What was Natalie Portman's breakout role as a camper? What big-time Hollywood director, then barely a teenager, dated a much older Stagedoor staff member? Why did Courtney Love (at Stagedoor visiting her daughter) get into an argument with a hot dog vendor who had set up shop at the camp? Theater Geek leads readers through the triumphs and tragedies of the three senior campers' final summer in an absorbing, thought-provoking narrative that reveals the dynamic and inspiring human beings who populate this world. It also explores what the proliferation of theater camps says about our celebrity-obsessed youth and our most basic but vital need to fit in. Through the rivalry, heartbreak, and joy of one summer at Stagedoor Manor, Rapkin offers theater geeks of all ages a dishy, illuminating romp through the lives of serious child actors. Rich, insightful, and thoroughly entertaining, Theater Geek pulls back the curtain on an elite and intriguing world to reveal what's really at its core: children who simply love to perform.
LC Classification Number
PN2078.N43.R38 2010
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