What does the cryptic crossword clue "Perhaps islander's reason for not staging play (8)" mean?

The definition is "Perhaps islander's". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAST (synonym="CAST") + AWAY (synonym="AWAY") = CASTAWAY; definition: "Perhaps islander's" The answer is CASTAWAY.

Perhaps islander's reason for not staging play (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29115 | 8 Down | 2023-07-06 flower

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