Two Boys on the Beach

by Matthew Weaver

TEN-MINUTE-PLUS: Two boys play on the beach while their sitter watches them.

Written Aug. 18, 2019, as part of my personal challenge to myself to write a 10-page play (at least!) each day for the month of August 2019.

Published by Fleas on the Dog, an online publication, Issue 8, March 5, 2021.
LGBTQ+ version: THREE BOYS ON THE BEACH

TEN-MINUTE-PLUS: Two boys play on the beach while their sitter watches them.

Written Aug. 18, 2019, as part of my personal challenge to myself to write a 10-page play (at least!) each day for the month of August 2019.

Published by Fleas on the Dog, an online publication, Issue 8, March 5, 2021.
LGBTQ+ version: THREE BOYS ON THE BEACH

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Two Boys on the Beach

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  • Morey Norkin: Two Boys on the Beach by Matthew Weaver
    “

    A genuinely captivating story of adolescent growing pains. From exuberant play fighting to cautious adult behavior, Matthew Weaver has given us a tender, relatable play bound to stir memories among audiences.

    A genuinely captivating story of adolescent growing pains. From exuberant play fighting to cautious adult behavior, Matthew Weaver has given us a tender, relatable play bound to stir memories among audiences.

    ”
  • Paul Donnelly: Two Boys on the Beach by Matthew Weaver
    “

    What a tender portrait of youthful friendship and its betrayal. Jack means Lucky no harm and yet the harm is done. Harm Lucky can't acknowledge. The predatory sitter is a disturbing, but entirely credible, presence. A lot of complex emotions are explored in this play's short run time.

    What a tender portrait of youthful friendship and its betrayal. Jack means Lucky no harm and yet the harm is done. Harm Lucky can't acknowledge. The predatory sitter is a disturbing, but entirely credible, presence. A lot of complex emotions are explored in this play's short run time.

    ”
  • Melissa Milich: Two Boys on the Beach by Matthew Weaver
    “

    I am not sure I ever read a play I enjoyed more than this one. Sheer talent. Matthew Weaver is a playwright to watch!

    I am not sure I ever read a play I enjoyed more than this one. Sheer talent. Matthew Weaver is a playwright to watch!

    ”
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Character Information

Upon a suggestion from a playwright whose words and work I greatly admire, a version is available in which WRIGLEY is a young man.
  • WRIGLEY
    16-19
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • JACK
    12-13
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • LUCKY
    12-13
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man