In the hills of New York, Joan built a summer camp for kids who are int theater. When Joan falls into a coma, her non-arts son Troy has to take over as manager, and he has to grapple with the camp's precarious finances.
Meanwhile, the staff have to deal with the theater. There is reference to producing an existing play and musical, but the highlight is supposed to be an original musical written by the staff. This year, they decide to honor Joan by basing it on her life story, and the writing barely keeps up with the rehearsals.
The emphasis is mostly on the adults, and some of the tensions between them. The performing kids put on a good show, though I somewhat doubt that they could have done that well in the very limited rehearsal time. The off-stage talent is almost nowhere to be seen.
So this is a nice, lightweight film for those not into the summer action / explosion blockbusters.
Meanwhile, the staff have to deal with the theater. There is reference to producing an existing play and musical, but the highlight is supposed to be an original musical written by the staff. This year, they decide to honor Joan by basing it on her life story, and the writing barely keeps up with the rehearsals.
The emphasis is mostly on the adults, and some of the tensions between them. The performing kids put on a good show, though I somewhat doubt that they could have done that well in the very limited rehearsal time. The off-stage talent is almost nowhere to be seen.
So this is a nice, lightweight film for those not into the summer action / explosion blockbusters.