Campsite

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM

$5 Suggested Donation

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THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY
155 First Avenue (between 9th & 10th Street)
New York, NY 10003
Directions
COMMUNITY SPACE

Campsite, set in the wilderness of Maine explores the effects of war, particularly PTSD, on 3 campers sharing a campsite. A father, a retired Colonel and Vietnam War Veteran, and his son, a newly graduated West Point Cadet about to be deployed are on a yearly camping trip. Another Vietnam Veteran–with severe PTSD and suicidal thoughts, wanders in and shares the campsite. Conflicts arise when deeply buried trauma confronts the Colonel and his damaged relationship with his son.

The play concludes with a powerful emotional moment, highlighting the shared pain and experiences of the characters, emphasizing the lasting impact of war on individuals and families.

Produced by AdLib Theater Company

CAST
Dwight Adams: Jack Wooten
Rocky Adams: Flavio Romeo
Troy Conlin: Dan Bellusci

Michael Ackerman (July 10, 1938 – Aug. 16, 2012) Playwright, earned a Master of Fine Arts from Yale University and worked in theater for many years as a playwright, stage manager and director.
His original play, Goldberg’s Kaddish, was produced in 1995 at the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland to wide acclaim. It received a New York Premier at the New York Theater Festival in June 2023 produced by AdLib Theater Company.
AdLib is currently workshopping another of Michael’s plays, Campsite.
Michael was politically active his whole life and known for his many letters to the editor.
At the end of his life, Michael, in deep depression, destroyed many of his plays. His sister, Judith Ackerman, managed to save these two plays and has publishing rights
to the two plays.
He was also known at blues festivals throughout the Northeast for his uninhibited dancing.

• John Torres, Director has performed and directed shows across metro New York area. His 2022 production of Sweat for The Collective was named Best Play by Broadway World Long Island and recognized for Best Direction of a Play. John has taught acting for teens and adults, and secured grants to fund productions for several nonprofit theater companies. John thanks this cast and crew for their time and talent. Theater isn’t for everyone, but when it’s for you, there’s simply nothing else like it! Much gratitude to Lucy, with whom, none of this ever happens.