Amazon’s original series “Transparent” took a trip to Camp Bob Waldorf in Glendale this week to shoot scenes for the show’s series finale.
They cast and crew loaded in Jan. 21 and will break down the set Jan. 25.
Camp director Zach Lasker shared photos on Facebook Jan. 24 during the last day of shooting. Camp Bob Waldorf will become fictional “Camp Kohenet” for the series.
“Honored to welcome the cast and crew of the groundbreaking show Transparent as they filmed an episode set at the fictional Camp Kohenet,” the Facebook page wrote. “The show is so well aligned with our pillars of Inclusion and Identity, and we are proud to be featured in Season 5 of the series.”
The show, which starred Jeffrey Tambor, centers on a parent transitioning and was based on creator Jill Soloway’s lived experiences.
Though Tambor will not be in the final season, after being fired by Amazon following sexual assault allegations on set, which he has denied, the season will continue without him.
As a fan of the show, Lasker told the Journal that it was a “no brainer” to have them film on the camp grounds since Camp Bob Waldorf shares the same themes of inclusivity in their programs.
“I really really believe in its groundbreaking nature just the themes of sexual identity and inclusivity,” Lasker said in a phone interview. “It means a lot to us to create an environment where all people are welcome and feel safe. We want to do whatever we can to promote that kind of storytelling.”
Camp Bob Waldorf is a division of Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles and offers Jewish and non-sectarian camp experiences for those who would not be able to go to camp for a variety of reasons. A big service Bob Waldorf provides are services for campers who define themselves as non-binary.
Lasker told the Journal that a big change they’ve recently made is changing the villages from “boy side” and “girl side” to “upper” and “lower camp” to become more gender neutral.
Lasker said they receive many calls for crews to shoot at Bob Waldorf, but this particular call was one that resonated with him most.
“The show tells the story of an experience you don’t often see and our camp creates a safe space for kids who can’t afford to go elsewhere or identify in a way that is different sexually or culturally,” Lasker said. “So all the dots align.”
“Transparent” is set to return to Amazon for its final season in the fall of 2019.
