Grief Camp

By Eliya Smith
directed by Les Waters

April 5 – May 11, 2025
Linda Gross Theater

We are thrilled to welcome Eliya Smith for her Off-Broadway debut directed by Tony Award nominee Les Waters (Dana H.).

It’s summer in Hurt, Virginia, where a lone cabin fills each year with campers. There’s homecooked breakfast and an army of box fans and lots of shifting in the dark. Welcome to Grief Camp: a study of loss and adolescence.

“An elliptical and episodic vibe of a dramedy. Grief Camp is a banquet of perfectly meshed design, fully inhabited by the lovable, convincing cast.”

David cote, the observer

“A haunting, humane new play. Grief Camp offers plenty of room for humor and for touching insights.”

JUan a. ramirez, theatrely

“Shimmer-edged, soft-footed play, driven by extremely talented young actors. Sharp poignancy and playful beauty.”

Sara holdren, vulture

“Tony-nominated director Les Waters brings the same kind of insightful tenderness and heightened mystery he created so adeptly in Dana H. It is a sharply observed portrait of a time of life-altering pain and upheaval.”

tim teeman, daily beast

“Les Waters’s staging of this play — Smith’s Off Broadway debut — for Atlantic Theater Company is marvelously realized. Waters has an affinity for creating slightly eerie, disquieting atmospheres.”

Elisabeth vincentelli, The new york times

“The power of the dialogue and the exquisite cast who bring these words to life are something to behold. This is one of the strongest shows of the off-Broadway season.”

john soltes, hollywood soapbox

“If you’re a fan of Annie Baker—then meet a compelling new voice carrying that torch: Eliya Smith.”

gregory fletcher, stage and cinema

“Excellent ensemble! Grief Camp has one of the best directors for this kind of play. Les Waters charges the air with anticipation.”

zachary stewart, theatermania

Cast

Team

Becky Fleming

Production Stage Manager

Jeremy Chernick

Special Effects

Bray Poor

Sound Designer

Isabella Byrd

Lighting Designer

Oana Botez

Costume Designer

Louisa Thompson

Scenic Designer

Les Waters

Director

Eliya Smith

Playwright

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