‘Camp Rock 3’ Star Casey Trotter on Daring Drumming

From singing and dancing to drumming with a solo number, Casey Trotter electrifies the screen with his performance as Cliff in Camp Rock 3, the newest installment in the Camp Rock franchise. We had a chance to chat about his early beginnings, learning how to drum, and what his film preparation was like.

Every song is instantly made better when you have a solid percussionist on the kit. Luckily for Disney, they didn’t have to look far when it comes to Casey Trotter. From picking up drumsticks as a toddler to playing in bands, Trotter’s drumming career has led him to his shining moment as Cliff in Camp Rock 3. The fun-loving, dad-joke-ready friend in the group, Cliff exudes both a wonderful sense of humor and the ability to showcase his softer side in moments like his campfire scene with Rosie (Lumi Pollack) and the overnight bus challenge with the crew. In his solo number at the end, we see Cliff put on an impressive show of his performance abilities, balancing singing, dancing, and drumming for his number “My Own Drum.”

Trotter’s talents shine throughout the film, making him an early standout. And with a cast of fellow talented performers, the film stays true to its music-centered roots, giving us several heartwarming moments. With a fun, catchy soundtrack and a talented wave of newcomers, Camp Rock 3 delivers on both pulling from its predecessors’ nostalgia and appealing to a new generation of fans.

While speaking with Trotter about his hopes for the newest generation of Camp Rock fans, he expressed what he wants most for them to take away from the movie. You can listen to our full conversation with Casey Trotter here:

Camp Rock 3 is now available to stream on Disney+.