Eating Out: Drama Camp

Eating Out: Drama Camp

Year: 2011

Runtime: 91 mins

Language: English

Director: Q. Allan Brocka

Comedy

Zack and Casey’s romance is on the rocks when they arrive at Dick Dickey’s Drama Camp, where every role matters. Zack meets the striking Benji, and the three are cast as lovers in a racy rewrite of The Taming of the Shrew. The forced intimacy tests Zack’s self‑control and threatens his bond with Casey, leaving everyone wondering if their relationship can survive Benji’s presence.

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Timeline – Eating Out: Drama Camp (2011)

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1

Jason launches the camp project

Filmmaker Jason frames a movie around Zack and Benji as the camera captures the scene. The crew learns about a drama camp run by Dick Dickey and decides to enroll alongside Casey. The group arrives at the camp and meets a vibrant mix of performers including Beau, Penny, Lilly, Genieveve, and Quiet Girl. The setting establishes the conflict and theatrical stakes that will unfold.

Opening Drama camp
2

Dick Dickey enforces a no-sex rule

Dick imposes a strict no-sex policy at the camp, revealing his own seven-and-a-half-year drought. The rule pits personal desire against professional boundaries and fuels backstage tensions. The campers grapple with authenticity as rehearsals begin.

Early in camp Camp
3

Zack and Benji's attraction grows

Zack is drawn to Benji, while Benji resists being labeled. Their connection deepens during a workshop led by Tiffani, where a kiss marks the first real shift in their relationship. The moment also tightens the rift between Zack and Casey.

During initial workshops Workshop space
4

Casey and Penny plot to expose Benji

Casey senses trouble in his relationship with Zack and teams with Penny to uncover Benji's sexuality. They stumble upon Conor in a compromising moment with another camper and try to use it to expose Benji. The plan backfires, forcing the group to confront the messy reality of desire rather than a neat exposure.

Mid-camp Camp grounds
5

Jason stages The Taming of the Shrew

Jason stages his own production of The Taming of the Shrew, casting Zack and Benji as leads with Lilly in the female role. The rehearsal deepens on- and off-stage chemistry, feeding ambition, pride, and vulnerability. Lilly senses ambiguity in Jason's feelings toward her.

During rehearsals Camp theater
6

Poison oak moment and casting switch

As rehearsals continue, Penny secretly administers poison oak rubbing to Zack to derail his rehearsal. Casey fills in for Zack and discovers Benji becomes aroused during their kiss. The revelation forces Casey to reevaluate his choices.

Mid-rehearsal Rehearsal space
7

Benji's sexuality revealed

Benji finally admits he has been concealing his sexuality from the start. Zack is left reeling about their future and what the confession means for their relationship. The dynamic among the central trio shifts as truth comes to light.

Before night of show Camp backstage
8

Night of the show: confessions and chaos

The night of the performance arrives with high stakes and fragile trust. Lilly confronts Jason about honesty, and Jason confesses his attraction to Lilly, only to be interrupted by an on-stage kiss between Zack and Benji. Casey supports the couple, while Beaux emerges as a potential rebound for Casey.

Night of show Camp theater
9

Dick ejects the couple and the ruse begins

Dick discovers the kiss and ejects Zack and Benji from the performance, jeopardizing the production. In a late-night gambit, Casey and Penny recruit Conor to scandalize Dick by having sex with him in his office, drawing attention away from the ban. The ruse draws attention and fractures the rule's grip.

Late night before performance Dick's office and rehearsal hall
10

The show goes on despite tension

With the rule breached, Zack and Benji are allowed to perform. The show goes on, though tensions remain. The performance becomes chaotic yet heartfelt, showcasing the cast’s growth and the new relationships forming.

Night of show, post-ruse Camp theater
11

Truths on stage: Jason and Lilly

During the performance, Lilly breaks character and asks Jason for the truth. Jason finally admits he harbors feelings for Lilly, triggering real emotions on stage. The onstage kiss between Zack and Benji remains central as the pair connect in private.

During show Stage/Backstage
12

New couples and camp closure

Zack and Benji reveal their relationship and begin their quiet, intimate connection. Casey finds his own path as the group becomes a tangle of new couples. The camp closes with Dick presenting a prize and a vacation reward as the cast reflects on lessons learned.

Closing ceremony Camp

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