Theater Geek: The Real Life Drama of a Summer at Stagedoor Manor by Rapkin, Mickey (February 15, 2011) Paperback
Categories: Books, Arts & Photography, Performing Arts



Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.68 x 8.44 inches
ISBN-13: 978-1439145777
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1439145776
Print length: 272 pages
Publication date: February 15, 2011
subtitle: Paperback – February 15, 2011
author: Visit Amazon's Mickey Rapkin Page search results Mickey Rapkin
review: Editorial Reviews Review "A penetrating and deeply entertaining study of theater and ambition, but more importantly an intimate portrait of youthful obsession. "Theater Geek" made me wish I could go back to the time when all my friends thought they would make something beautiful someday." --Benjamin Nugent, author of "American Nerd: The Story of My People" "As a former child actor with my own dashed dreams of fame, I was overcome with envy reading about the enchanted goings-on at Stagedoor Manor. Mickey Rapkin's fascinating account is as much about the details of this quirky theatre camp as it is about how teenagers cope with talent, ambition and that fleeting amount of time before they become adults." -- Said Sayrafiezadeh, author of "When Skateboards Will Be Free" "If you're in the market for a field guide to the musical theater fanatic in your life, look no further! If, for any reason, you're not in the market for such a thing, Mickey Rapkin's "Theater Geek" is about to change that. His wonderful journey into the heart of the 'Stagedoor Mafia' will make you want to find your very own theater geek to love. Or, at the very least, someone who can appreciate a quality production of "Cabaret"." --Sloane Crosley, author of "I Was Told There'd Be Cake" and "How Did You Get This Number" "In his wonderful new book about the history of the camp, THEATER GEEK, Mickey Rapkin recounts Stagedoor's colorful history and takes us on a backstage tour of the lives of young, real-life drama queens....There are times, even today, when I see a great piece of theater--or my eyes tear up from some visual display of unconditional love--that I cannot help but daydream about going back. And Rapkin's book took me there." --Zach Braff, "Vanity Fair" "There is a particular genus of teenagers who break into song spontaneously with their friends, know all the words to "Rent" and/or "Wicked, " and will do anything for a taste of being onstage in front of an audience. They're called theater geeks, and I am a card-carrying member of their ranks. I'd have killed to go to Stagedoor Manor as a kid. After reading Mickey Rapkin's fascinating, hilarious new book on 'my kind, ' I feel like I spent an unforgettable summer there. It's a joyous and touching book. And no one's gonna bring it doooowwwwnn!" --Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of the Tony Award-winning musical "In the Heights" “A penetrating and deeply entertaining study of theater and ambition, but more importantly an intimate portrait of youthful obsession. "Theater Geek" made me wish I could go back to the time when all my friends thought they would make something beautiful someday.” —Benjamin Nugent, author of “American Nerd: The Story of My People” “As a former child actor with my own dashed dreams of fame, I was overcome with envy reading about the enchanted goings-on at Stagedoor Manor. Mickey Rapkin’s fascinating account is as much about the details of this quirky theatre camp as it is about how teenagers cope with talent, ambition and that fleeting amount of time before they become adults.” — SaÏd Sayrafiezadeh, author of "When Skateboards Will Be Free" “If you’re in the market for a field guide to the musical theater fanatic in your life, look no further! If, for any reason, you’re not in the market for such a thing, Mickey Rapkin’s "Theater Geek" is about to change that. His wonderful journey into the heart of the ‘Stagedoor Mafia’ will make you want to find your very own theater geek to love. Or, at the very least, someone who can appreciate a quality production of "Cabaret".” —Sloane Crosley, author of "I Was Told There’d Be Cake" and "How Did You Get This Number" “In his wonderful new book about the history of the camp, THEATER GEEK, Mickey Rapkin recounts Stagedoor’s colorful history and takes us on a backstage tour of the lives of young, real-life drama queens….There are times, even today, when I see a great piece of theater—or my eyes tear up from some visual display of unconditional love—that I cannot help but daydream about going back. And Rapkin’s book took me there.” —Zach Braff, "Vanity Fair" “There is a particular genus of teenagers who break into song spontaneously with their friends, know all the words to "Rent" and/or "Wicked, " and will do anything for a taste of being onstage in front of an audience. They’re called theater geeks, and I am a card-carrying member of their ranks. I’d have killed to go to Stagedoor Manor as a kid. After reading Mickey Rapkin's fascinating, hilarious new book on ‘my kind,’ I feel like I spent an unforgettable summer there. It’s a joyous and touching book. And no one’s gonna bring it doooowwwwnn!” —Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of the Tony Award-winning musical "In the Heights" "A light-hearted look inside Stagedoor Manor." -"Library Journal" "An unabashed love letter to a facility that remains 'a microcosm of the New York theater scene.'" -"Booklist" About the Author Mickey Rapkin is a senior editor at GQ magazine. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, TimeOut New York, The New York Post, Entertainment Weekly, and other publications. His first book, Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory, was published in 2008 by Gotham Books. He graduated cum laude from Cornell University in 2000. He lives in Manhattan.