Cabana Boy

by Philip Middleton Williams

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Full-Length: (2023) Mitch and Ben have landed summer jobs working poolside at the Silver Spray, an exclusive resort in the Florida Keys. When they meet Alex and Miriam, it soon becomes apparent that there are things that go beyond their job description of waiting on the guests, including the complex tapestry of sexual intricacies, subtleties, strategies, and...

Rights are available at www.pmwplaywright.com.

Full-Length: (2023) Mitch and Ben have landed summer jobs working poolside at the Silver Spray, an exclusive resort in the Florida Keys. When they meet Alex and Miriam, it soon becomes apparent that there are things that go beyond their job description of waiting on the guests, including the complex tapestry of sexual intricacies, subtleties, strategies, and vulnerabilities.

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Cabana Boy

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  • Mathew Green: Cabana Boy by Philip Middleton Williams
    “

    Equal parts sweet and spicy, this is a very clever and charming approach to love, lust, and the Hollywood scandal machine. Excellent use of a great setting, and genuinely funny dialogue. I loved this.

    Equal parts sweet and spicy, this is a very clever and charming approach to love, lust, and the Hollywood scandal machine. Excellent use of a great setting, and genuinely funny dialogue. I loved this.

    ”
  • Kieran Khanna: Cabana Boy by Philip Middleton Williams
    “

    This play almost made me tear up! This is a story that's so lovely and makes you have such deep feelings for these characters. I love the relationship between Mitch and Alex and how they both come to realize that their love for each other is more beyond the life of being a film star. Mimsy is really funny, and Ben is the gay bestie that comes through in the end for his best bunk buddy Mitch! I would love to see this play be produced! Beautiful work Philip!

    This play almost made me tear up! This is a story that's so lovely and makes you have such deep feelings for these characters. I love the relationship between Mitch and Alex and how they both come to realize that their love for each other is more beyond the life of being a film star. Mimsy is really funny, and Ben is the gay bestie that comes through in the end for his best bunk buddy Mitch! I would love to see this play be produced! Beautiful work Philip!

    ”
  • Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend: Cabana Boy by Philip Middleton Williams
    “

    This lovely romantic comedy about four people grappling with who they are, who they were, and who they want to be is beautiful. There's not a wasted moment in the whole play. Great stuff!

    This lovely romantic comedy about four people grappling with who they are, who they were, and who they want to be is beautiful. There's not a wasted moment in the whole play. Great stuff!

    ”
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Character Information

Ben is one-fourth First Nations (Cherokee). That is not a requirement for the role; it is family background for the character.
  • Mitch Wilcox
    Athletic build; reserved and observant.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Ben Wolf
    Mitch’s co-worker. Outgoing, eager to please.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Alex Hunter
    A guest at the resort.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Miriam Blake
    Alex's wife.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman

Development History

  • Reading, Valdez Theatre Conference, 2024
  • Reading, Fenton Productions, 2023