Camma, a "Damn" Good Actor

Camma, a " Damn" Good Actor

Kmart cop turned math teacher Mr. Camma is set to star in the spring C&S production of Damn Yankees.

By Joe Murphy '22

The competition for the casting of Cape & Sword spring production of Damn Yankees was fierce, and nobody really knew who would end up on top. However, one underdog stole the spotlight: Math teacher Mr. Gregory Camma.

At first an unlikely candidate, Camma has been singing and acting for years. During his employment at Kmart, Camma was seen doing the Macarena in the aisles and singing "Toxic" by Britney Spears. Although these actions led to his unfortunate dismissal from Kmart, they have certainly contributed to his immense theatrical talent. stud.

The casting of Camma caused quite a commotion throughout the Prep community, as many veteran actors were bewildered by the director's choice.

"Although I spent a week living in isolation to memorize the lines and Camma walked in on the day of auditions asking what the show was, he ultimately deserved the part much more than me," said Chris Zack '20. Zack played Dick Goodwin in All the Answers and has been relegated to Table #2 in Damn Yankees.

Camma relates to the show Damn Yankees very greatly because he himself was once a prominent baseball player. At the age of 38, Camma went undefeated in Delco Little League baseball. He had over 200 home runs and 340 steals in his first season.

However, his career was cut short when he punched an umpire in the face after a bad call.

Camma was devastated and hit a low point in his life. When Camma discovered that Damn Yankees was the upcoming show, he saw it as an opportunity to regain the baseball fame taken from him.

For his audition, Camma reenacted a scene from the fall production All the Answers.

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As Cape & Sword Director Mr. Braithwaite heard Camma recounting this tragic story after auditions, he knew that Camma wanted and deserved the role more than anyone else.

Camma absolutely blew everyone away with his hidden talents during his audition.

"Mr. Camma's dance moves, especially his skill at tap-dancing, and commanding stage presence definitely sealed the deal for me," said Assistant Cape & Sword Director Kevin Ryan.

Audience members attending Damn Yankees can look forward to Camma's six tap-dance solos throughout the span of the show. Camma was also entrusted by Mr. Braithwaite to perform an aerial-defying triple backflip at the end of the show.