Eating Out: Drama Camp

A central figure in the crew’s story, Zack pursues authentic connection with Benji while balancing his role in Jason’s film. He is ambitious on camera and emotionally conflicted off it, testing boundaries between professional collaboration and personal longing. His vulnerability drives the romance and fuels the drama around trust and desire.

An attractive yet guarded camper whose sexuality remains hidden as he navigates his chemistry with Zack. Benji’s boundaries and honesty evolve over the week, complicating Casey’s suspicions and the camp’s social dynamics. His evolving truth shapes the arc of romance and self-acceptance.

The camp’s stern supervisor enforcing a strict no-sex rule, a stance that masks his own vulnerability and authority. His policy becomes a focal point as the campers push back, testing the limits of control and consent. The unravelling of his rule drives the plot toward a confrontation with power.

A strategic, relationship-tired camper who schemes with Penny to uncover Benji’s sexuality. He wrestles with loyalty, desire, and ambition, ultimately choosing Zack’s happiness and Benji’s truth over a fragile relationship with Zack. His arc blends jealousy, vulnerability, and growth.

A charismatic camper whose mischief adds spark and tension to the group. He represents the unpredictable energy of youth and serves as a potential rebound for Casey, complicating shifting loyalties within the group.

Ambitious and perceptive, Penny dreams of acting and becomes a catalyst in the plot. Her risky move to influence Zack’s casting shows a willingness to bend rules for a desired outcome, highlighting the camp’s fragile ethics.

A headstrong trans woman navigating her footing in a competitive theater world. Lilly leads the female role in the staged production and grapples with Jason’s feelings, adding depth to the theme of identity and belonging.

Involved in a compromising moment that helps reveal power dynamics within the camp. He participates in the plan that exposes authority, ultimately contributing to the chaotic but transformative finale.

A quiet, observant presence whose presence subtly shapes the camp’s social landscape. Quiet in voice but influential in the room, she contributes to the unraveling and the sense of underlying tension.

A sharp-witted workshop leader whose guidance becomes a turning point in the campers’ relationships and the reception of Benji’s sexuality. Her class becomes a space for truth-telling and confrontation.

The filmmaker behind the camera, shaping a movie about Zack and his world as he documents the drama camp. His project frames the action, heightening the stakes of authenticity and performance.