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Oh my god! Philip had done it again for me! This is a story about a romance writer named Donny who unexpectedly meets Bobby, one of the characters from his past, and he desperately wants his story to be finished. I truly appreciated the joy and the humor that Philip uses in this play and how it examines how you have to make drastic decisions that could change everything! I also loved the character Bobby! I want to play him so badly! Lol! Amazing work Philip!

An entertaining and beautifully crafted play. With the sharp, precise dialogue we have come to expect from Williams, and a character who literally leaps off the page, this intriguing story comes to life. An unpredictable romantic comedy that packs lots of laughs, Can't Live Without You is right on target for anyone who has ever wondered what happened to their big dream.

What more could you want? One set, small cast, well-rounded characters, engaging story, all put together by Williams’s sure hand. Donny, a writer of bodice-ripping romances, has always allowed other people—his girlfriend, his agent—to make major life decisions for him. Now Bobby, a character from Donny’s never-completed work of serious fiction, manifests himself, demanding all of Donny’s attention. But working on Bobby's novel would require Donny to make radical changes in his relationships and income. Reality and inspiration collide in this excellent work.

What a terrific play! "Can't Live Without You" finds Donny, a writer of successful if uninspiring romance novels, working to meet his deadline when Bobby, the protagonist of his unfinished Great American Novel, shows up and makes him take a long, hard look at his life. The characters are rich and layered, the dialogue is engaging, and I love all the the little theatrical moments, especially the scene in which two of Donny's characters appear, interact, rewind, and start again as Donny writes and deletes, writes and deletes. Then Bobby starts interrogating them, and it's pretty much perfect. So good!

This portrait of a writer at a crisis point mostly of his own making is hilarious and gripping. Williams perfectly captures the breezy, sun-soaked atmosphere of a setting that fails to soothe a cast of characters who are all discontented in their own specific ways. The use of a character in the protagonist's head is a bold stroke that really works here; it adds dimension to the protagonist's journey even as it brings in another comic touch. This writer's work never fails to impress in every way.

For those who are not familiar with the writing of the immeasurably talented Philip Middleton Williams, “Can’t Live Without You” is a great first piece. This piece is relatable, and discusses the importance of authenticity and creativity. I’m sure we’ve all envisioned our characters in some capacity, but Philip takes it to the next level in his pristine writing style. A must-read for today’s writer.

High concept, low-comedy, sophisticated wit, and hilarious farce are mixed expertly in Philip Middleton William's smart romantic comedy "Can't Live Without You." Serious life choices are questioned, but not given short shrift as the play bubbles along like a cocktail that reveals deeper layers of flavor with each sip, and in the end packs quite a satisfying punch.

You are familiar with the conceit: A writer is confronted by one of his own characters. But playwright Philip Middleton Williams takes this conceit and runs with it in directions you aren't expecting, exploring relationships and life choices and so much more. Wise and witty, give this one a read.

I loved directing the first reading of this fine play, but loved even more seeing its first full production at Boca Raton's Willow Theatre. I have that happy feeling that I will soon be able to see it on many more stages.

A resonating and compelling play where writer Donny realizes that he has slowly and steadily lost his true self to live a pleasant, but not authentic, life. As he is confronted by himself in the form of a character he created in an unfinished novel, he is also confronted by his partner to make a life choice that would completely close off the path back to his former self. No matter which path Donny chooses, hurt, pain and loss is inevitable.