THAT SUMMER FEELING

Jeremy Carlisle Parker's vibrant performance brings the warm, crackling joy of this contemporary summer camp romance home to listeners. Garland Moore, who is struggling to find herself after her divorce, signs up for a week-long adult summer camp experience in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Portraying Garland, Parker vibrates with nerves as she pursues a romance with fellow camper Mason but then falls for his sister, the confident and cool-sounding Stevie. The women's "crash-cute" meet at the entrance to their shared cabin ignites slow-burn chemistry that Parker delightfully teases out as they grow closer over obstacle courses, early mornings at the lake shore, and late-night escapades. The seemingly magical potential for new beginnings radiates throughout this delightful production. A must-listen for warm-weather romantics. J.R.T. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2023]