Man Boobs

by C. Julian Jiménez

Two men begin to share a night of passion until issues of obesity and self-esteem overpower their sexual and emotional connection.

Two men begin to share a night of passion until issues of obesity and self-esteem overpower their sexual and emotional connection.

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Man Boobs

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  • DC Cathro: Man Boobs

    This script starts out sexy and passionate (definitely for mature audiences) but shifts into a serious drama about body issues, sexuality, and self image. It’s a difficult subject and features body types not usually seen on stage in these types of roles, which is wonderful to see despite the unhappy circumstances. “Man Boobs” features great dialogue between really strong characters that would be electric to see live, and even though the characters are gay, you will see some of yourself or someone close to you in this play, no matter who you are or your body type.

    This script starts out sexy and passionate (definitely for mature audiences) but shifts into a serious drama about body issues, sexuality, and self image. It’s a difficult subject and features body types not usually seen on stage in these types of roles, which is wonderful to see despite the unhappy circumstances. “Man Boobs” features great dialogue between really strong characters that would be electric to see live, and even though the characters are gay, you will see some of yourself or someone close to you in this play, no matter who you are or your body type.

  • Shaun Leisher: Man Boobs

    This is a fantastic two-hander featuring characters that don't get to be seen on stage. This is a play filled with silences that speak loudly. The ending might not be the happy one we want or even expect but it's oozing with authenticity. Please produce this play.

    This is a fantastic two-hander featuring characters that don't get to be seen on stage. This is a play filled with silences that speak loudly. The ending might not be the happy one we want or even expect but it's oozing with authenticity. Please produce this play.

  • Chelsea Frandsen: Man Boobs

    What a ride! This wonderful two-hander is dark and sexy and so very relevant! It's clear just how much Jiménez loves his characters. The dark humor is spot on and the denouement shattered me. Read this, produce this, it's that good!

    What a ride! This wonderful two-hander is dark and sexy and so very relevant! It's clear just how much Jiménez loves his characters. The dark humor is spot on and the denouement shattered me. Read this, produce this, it's that good!

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Character Information

  • Spence
    Overweight in a soft kind of way. A bit nerdy.
    Character Age
    32
  • Marty
    Overweight but in a thick, solid, out of shape football player kind of way. Blue collar and rough.
    Character Age
    40

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Theatre Rhinoceros, Year 2019
  • Type Reading, Organization Fuse Theatre's OutWright Festival, Year 2013
  • Type Reading, Organization East LA Rep's On the Pulse Reading Series, Year 2010
  • Type Reading, Organization Orange Hanky Productions, Red Left Reading Series, Year 2010
  • Type Reading, Organization The Public Theater, Year 2009
  • Type Residency, Organization The Public Theater Emerging Writer's Group, Year 2009

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Pride Films and Plays, Year 2012
  • Type Professional, Organization The Midsumma Festival in Melbourne, Australia, Year 2012
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Village Scéne Productions, Year 2011
  • Type Professional, Organization Three Monos Ensemble at The Fresh Fruit Festival, Year 2010