Camp

The handsome new camper whose arrival triggers attraction and insecurity, Vlad starts as an attention-seeker who tries to please everyone. He shows care and vulnerability with Ellen, but his need for approval complicates friendships. Over the course of the summer, he confronts his own issues and grows toward genuine connection.

A popular, icy camper who flirts with Vlad and then bullies or belittles others, especially Ellen. Her cruelty escalates when Fritzi sabotages her, and she clashes with Fritzi in a confrontation that reveals her vanity. Her arc involves vulnerability exposed by conflict and social pressure.

Guest counselor and aging composer, Hanley is a once-successful figure now battling bitterness and alcoholism. He rails against theater's ability to wound, but his discovery of the campers' talent rekindles a sense of purpose within him. Through mentorship with the kids, his outlook shifts from cynicism to tentative hope.

A shy camper who greets her friend Michael and becomes entangled in Vlad's orbit. She bears weight stigma and romantic inexperience, but she remains compassionate and capable of forgiveness. Her arc centers on self-discovery and choosing between hurt and healing.

A gay teenager who has faced bullying after appearing in drag at junior prom and who harbors a crush on Vlad. His performance moments reveal his courage, and his parents' absence during a key moment adds to his sense of isolation. He navigates unrequited feelings and belonging within the camp community.

A nerdy camper who tries to befriend Ellen but clashes with Jill, eventually sabotaging Jill's performance before revealing a hidden talent of her own. Her actions catalyze a shift in the troupe and expose her resilience.

Returning camper who has her jaw wired shut to lose weight, she secures a powerful final number when Bert sabotages Jill and Jenna takes the spotlight with a moving song directed at her parents. Her strength emerges in the face of parental pressure and body-image scrutiny.

Ellen's roommate who becomes involved with Michael, and later shares a moment of tension with Vlad. Her actions contribute to the romantic complications that drive the story's emotional stakes.

Vlad's girlfriend who arrives to see him and ends up contributing to the relationship tension when she learns of his feelings for Ellen. She represents the complications of casual involvement in a teen theatre world.