A Midsummer's Nightmare

FULL LENGTH: Legend has it, the Wacko is just a ghost story—a silly tale spun around the campfire to scare new counselors and thrill the campers of Camp Wa-Ka-No-Waq. But when bodies start piling up just days before the big Camp Olympics, the camp’s carefree spirit takes a dark turn. As paranoia sets in, staff and campers alike are pushed to the brink. Who—or what—is the Wacko? Who murdered Tyler? And most...

FULL LENGTH: Legend has it, the Wacko is just a ghost story—a silly tale spun around the campfire to scare new counselors and thrill the campers of Camp Wa-Ka-No-Waq. But when bodies start piling up just days before the big Camp Olympics, the camp’s carefree spirit takes a dark turn. As paranoia sets in, staff and campers alike are pushed to the brink. Who—or what—is the Wacko? Who murdered Tyler? And most importantly, will they be able to survive to French Toast Stick Friday?

Imagine the absurdity of Wet Hot American Summer clashing with the suspense of Scream in this new horror-comedy. A play with multiple endings that promises a night of bloody good fun, camp-style.

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A Midsummer's Nightmare

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  • Annika Andersson: A Midsummer's Nightmare

    Engaging characters with a weaving plot that keeps you engaged. It opens up a whole world of exploration for the cast, and I imagine it would be a treat to produce (and experience)!

    Engaging characters with a weaving plot that keeps you engaged. It opens up a whole world of exploration for the cast, and I imagine it would be a treat to produce (and experience)!

  • Theatre L'Acadie: A Midsummer's Nightmare

    A Midsummer’s Nightmare is the perfect balance of camp horror and CAMP horror, if you know what I mean. This show will having you laughing the whole way through, and you certainly won’t be able to guess the ending, I promise. A lovely ensemble based show that is certain to be a good time!

    A Midsummer’s Nightmare is the perfect balance of camp horror and CAMP horror, if you know what I mean. This show will having you laughing the whole way through, and you certainly won’t be able to guess the ending, I promise. A lovely ensemble based show that is certain to be a good time!

Cast must be diverse.

The Camper roles are all able to be doubled (comically recommended) by the Staff roles. The Wacko can be any ensemble member until the reveal scene.

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Armory Free Theatre, Year 2016

Awards

  • Freshly Brewed Development
    The Understudy
    Semi-Finalist
    2025