It’s no surprise that Lin-Manuel Miranda, the mastermind behind Hamilton and In the Heights, possesses a dramatic flair. Recently, he took to Twitter to share a collection of childhood letters he penned during his time at summer camp, and they are guaranteed to leave you in stitches.
From the get-go, it was clear that Miranda wasn’t a fan of sleepaway camp, and his letters to his parents reflect this in the most entertaining way possible. While recovering from an illness at his childhood home, Miranda decided to sift through some old memorabilia—because let’s face it, that’s what our parents’ homes are for! He shared some delightful treasures including report cards, poems, and adorable photos. But the real gems? The over-the-top letters he wrote from summer camp that are pure comedic gold.
As a city kid, the experience of camp was clearly overwhelming for him. In one form, he was asked why he was attending, to which he candidly replied, “Because I spend all my spare time watching T.V.” At least he was honest!
Initially, things seemed to be manageable, but then the tone shifted dramatically. “Dear Family. Hi! Remember me? I’m the kid you ditched in the woods for a month!” he quipped, even signing it with a drawing of himself falling off a building. Classic Lin!
The drama escalated further as he outright pleaded, “Please come and take me back to New York, away from this hellhole. The electricity is malfunctioning, the septic tank is rupturing, the insect repellant isn’t working, and the insects are biting.” This is prime material for a catchy summer camp musical number, if you ask me.
“My tent is full of morons,” he lamented in another letter, which had me laughing out loud. Growing up in a modest home, my closest experience to sleepaway camp was a backyard tent filled with popcorn or watching Camp Nowhere with my friends. Looking at Miranda’s letters, perhaps I missed out on the real camp experience, but maybe we non-camp kids had it easier! If you want to delve deeper into family topics like this, check out this post on pregnancy for some valuable insights.
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In summary, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s childhood letters from summer camp reveal a hilarious, melodramatic side of the Broadway star, showcasing his ability to turn mundane experiences into comedic anecdotes. These letters are not just a peek into his past; they remind us all of the wild adventures (and misadventures) of childhood.