I've never seen a complete performance of the play, but I have the script in my classroom library, and boys in my advanced classes have performed some scenes from it over the years. In my experience, it seems to work best with actors who are history buffs, where they either already know some things about the characters, or are willing and eager to research them. It also requires actors who are good at playing older characters without resorting to age-related physical and vocal stereotypes.
I find the play a fascinating and entertaining piece of historical speculation. The frequent rough language and the small, all-male cast would be an obstacle to my producing the show in a school setting, but those aren't necessarily issues for every teacher or every school.
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Jeff Grove
Theatre Teacher, Aesthetics Department Chair
Stanton College Preparatory School
Jacksonville FL
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-09-2020 15:42
From: Christina Vincent
Subject: Camping with Henry and Tom
Has anyone seen or performed this recently? Challenges or thoughts? Also, what has your experience been working with Concord Theatricals?
Many Thanks!
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Christina Vincent
Director of Theatre
The Woodhall School
Bethlehem, CT
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