Sleepaway Camp Reunion

On Saturday, April 7, 2001, SLEEPAWAY CAMP once again made history! It has been 18 years since SLEEPAWAY CAMP was unleashed upon the world and 18 years later, the film’s following is STRONGER than ever! When I arranged this reunion, I expected we would draw in a pretty good group of people…but the turnout was absolutely INCREDIBLE! For all of you who have honored me at the show and via e-mails afterwards for making this thing happen, I honor you for being the dedicated fans that you are and for helping to make this such a huge success…and the fun has only begun because SLEEPAWAY CAMP is coming back Big Time BABY!

I want to send a special thanks out to Tony Timpone and the rest of FANGORIA MAGAZINE! Tony says we were the “surprise hit of the show!!” Also a special thanks to MICHAEL FELSHER from ANCHOR BAY ENTERTAINMENT for supplying us with all those wonderful DVD and VHS sleeves for signing! They were gone within minutes!

And now without any further ado…we bring you: THE SLEEPAWAY CAMP REUNION…

Top - Left to Right: Desiree Gould, Michael Tatosian, Tom Van Dell, John Dunn, Robert Hiltzik, Paul DeAngelo, Jeff Hayes. Bottom Left to Right: Jonathan Tiersten, Felissa Rose, Loris Sallahian

The Arrival

First to arrive was everybody's favorite aunt! It was DESIREE GOULD, Aunt Martha herself! — First to arrive was everybody’s favorite aunt! It was DESIREE GOULD, Aunt Martha herself!

It was like Desiree had been frozen in time! She looks like she hasn't aged since the film was made 19 years ago...Absolutely remarkable! She looks even better today than she did as AUNTY MARTHA! — First to arrive was everybody’s favorite aunt! It was DESIREE GOULD, Aunt Martha herself!

TOM "Mike" VAN DELL arrives with 15 minutes left until showtime! — TOM “Mike” VAN DELL arrives with 15 minutes left until showtime!

The beautiful Felissa strikes a pose in the lobby of the NEW YORKER HOTEL! — TOM “Mike” VAN DELL arrives with 15 minutes left until showtime!

Event Video

Video Footage of the Arrivals

Watch everyone arrive at The New Yorker Hotel for the Sleepaway Camp Reunion.

On Stage… It’s showtime!

The Man with the master plan, ROBERT HILTZIK, takes questions from the audience. LEFT TO RIGHT: Jeff Hayes, Paul DeAngelo, Robert, Felissa Rose, Jonathan Tiersten, Desiree Gould, Tom VanDell, John Dunn

Here's a shot from the side/backstage! — The Man with the master plan, ROBERT HILTZIK, takes questions from the audience. LEFT TO RIGHT: Jeff Hayes, Paul DeAngelo, Robert, Felissa Rose, Jonathan Tiersten, Desiree Gould, Tom VanDell, John Dunn

Robert, the PROUD PAPA of SLEEPAWAY CAMP on the mic!

A view from the bottom of the stage. — Robert, the PROUD PAPA of SLEEPAWAY CAMP on the mic!

The Autograph Session!

Felissa signs a very cool piece of SLEEPAWAY memorabilia

Look at that line of people waiting to meet their SLEEPAWAY faves!! The crew signed and took pictures for over 2 hours! — Felissa signs a very cool piece of SLEEPAWAY memorabilia

A closer look at Chris Collet's doom. Ed French (the special-fx master who made the prop) told me a few months back that he couldn't believe that the head was still intact all these years later because it had been made with a gelatin that usually doesn't last that long. — A closer look at Chris Collet’s doom. Ed French (the special-fx master who made the prop) told me a few months back that he couldn’t believe that the head was still intact all these years later because it had been made with a gelatin that usually doesn’t last that long.

Excited fans meet the masters! — A closer look at Chris Collet’s doom. Ed French (the special-fx master who made the prop) told me a few months back that he couldn’t believe that the head was still intact all these years later because it had been made with a gelatin that usually doesn’t last that long.

The Excitement Continues!

Jeff with Loris "BILLY" Sallahian and Desiree "AUNT MARTHA" Gould. Don't let these cats fool you! They are the social butterflies of the whole group, so friendly and likable that it's hard to believe they even played the characters that they did! — Jeff with Loris “BILLY” Sallahian and Desiree “AUNT MARTHA” Gould. Don’t let these cats fool you! They are the social butterflies of the whole group, so friendly and likable that it’s hard to believe they even played the characters that they did!

Fans rush the stage at the end of the show to try and obtain any leftover T-shirts! — Jeff with Loris “BILLY” Sallahian and Desiree “AUNT MARTHA” Gould. Don’t let these cats fool you! They are the social butterflies of the whole group, so friendly and likable that it’s hard to believe they even played the characters that they did!

A few other special guests at the WEEKEND OF HORRORS CONVENTION this year included DANIELLE HARRIS ("Jaime" from HALLOWEEN 4 & 5) — A few other special guests at the WEEKEND OF HORRORS CONVENTION this year included DANIELLE HARRIS (“Jaime” from HALLOWEEN 4 & 5)

GUNNAR HANSEN ("LEATHERFACE" from the classic original TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE!) — A few other special guests at the WEEKEND OF HORRORS CONVENTION this year included DANIELLE HARRIS (“Jaime” from HALLOWEEN 4 & 5)

A Few Cold Ones

As if John Dunn didn't get asked to sing "HEY BOB A REE BOB" one time too many that day, he was asked to sing it again in the bar!! Notice his finger as he conducts the bar-room in a HEY-BOB sing-along!! — As if John Dunn didn’t get asked to sing “HEY BOB A REE BOB” one time too many that day, he was asked to sing it again in the bar!! Notice his finger as he conducts the bar-room in a HEY-BOB sing-along!!

"Billy" has a blast! — As if John Dunn didn’t get asked to sing “HEY BOB A REE BOB” one time too many that day, he was asked to sing it again in the bar!! Notice his finger as he conducts the bar-room in a HEY-BOB sing-along!!

Ricky Rocks the House!

Later Saturday night, after the big SLEEPAWAY REUNION, Jonathan did some jamming at BB DOYLE'S- an NYC pub. Most of the reunion crew showed up to listen to his incredible musical talents...as well as a good group of SLEEPAWAY FANS! — Later Saturday night, after the big SLEEPAWAY REUNION, Jonathan did some jamming at BB DOYLE’S- an NYC pub. Most of the reunion crew showed up to listen to his incredible musical talents…as well as a good group of SLEEPAWAY FANS!

JT sets up to jam with a fellow musician, ironically named: "RICKY." — Later Saturday night, after the big SLEEPAWAY REUNION, Jonathan did some jamming at BB DOYLE’S- an NYC pub. Most of the reunion crew showed up to listen to his incredible musical talents…as well as a good group of SLEEPAWAY FANS!

There's Felissa chatting with some fans as JT plays away in the backdrop! — There’s Felissa chatting with some fans as JT plays away in the backdrop!

JT rocks the house with an AMAZING song that he wrote for FELISSA! — There’s Felissa chatting with some fans as JT plays away in the backdrop!

Audio Clips from the Event

Martha Impersonation

Martha’s biggest fan does an impersonation of AUNT MARTHA… followed by a modern rendition herself!

John Dunn Sings “HEY BOB”

John Dunn sings “HEY BOB” on-stage with the audience.

Jonathan Tiersten Song for Felissa

Jonathan Tiersten rocks the house with an AMAZING song that he wrote for FELISSA.

Jonathan Tiersten Song Continued

Another piece of this great tune!!!

Photos by staff photographer Mike Manikowski

Left To Right: Jeff Hayes, Paul DeAngelo, Robert Hiltzik, Felissa Rose, Jonathan Tiersten, Desiree Gould

Fan Photos

Check out all these great photos taken by SLEEPAWAY fans at the show! If you have any pictures from the show that you would like to see in here, e-mail them to me.

Photos courtesy of Phil

Photos courtesy of Rachel

Photos courtesy of Brian

Photos courtesy of Sean