While the central romance of Camp Siegfried is fictional, the camp itself was very real. Located in Long Island, this was one of many summer camps in the USA that functioned as Nazi propaganda for American youths of German descent. Here, campers were greeted by Nazi salutes and women in German peasant outfits, played sports, and enjoyed Oktoberfest celebrations.

Over the last few years, Bess Wohl has been making her mark on the New York theatre scene. Last year, Grand Horizons — her Broadway debut — was nominated for Best New Play at the Tony Awards. Her plays Small Mouth Sounds and Make Believe were New York Times Critic Picks, and she is the recipient of multiple Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards.