CAMP is a comedy show that welcomes performers into a supportive space and fosters a sense of community around creativity. CAMP features seasoned stand up comics, games, and fresh talent. The vibe of CAMP was inspired by the energy of a summer camp talent show: it's high-energy, it's goofy, and suddenly it's the thing you look forward to every week. CAMP was created by Tessa Orzech and the late, g
reat Samantha Berkman. Sam was an artistic tour-de-force with an incredible spirit who left this Earth on May 17, 2021. The show is now run by Tessa, with love and gratitude for the years of creative partnership and best friendship she shared with Sam. At its inception, CAMP was about two friends who were new to stand up comedy, and wanted an inclusive and warm space to grow. Basically, no one else would book them on their shows because they were so new. So Sam & Tessa created their own show where they always got to perform, and thus, CAMP: A Comedy Show was born. The original duo produced nearly 200 shows, running CAMP every Monday from 2016-2020 at Village Tap in Roscoe Village. Over the years, as the creators grew as performers, CAMP grew into an amazing community of supportive, wonderful people. There are really only two rules at CAMP: have fun, and don't be an as***le. Today, CAMP remains loyal to those simple and effective values. Come out to a show if you want to have fun and meet some cool people. Stay home if you don't! It's so easy, a baby could do it. But please don't bring your baby to the show as there will be alcohol and cursing, which babies famously abstain from. So, bring your friends, your neighbors, or maybe your crush? Or maybe you come solo and meet your soulmate?? Anything can happen... See you at CAMP!
