when a whale falls

Synopsis

Gale asks the scientific question, “Can Gale forget the world if she threw her phone in the ocean”?

Characters

Gale
Dave

Production History

Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival: Staged Reading, Winter 2019, Eugene Oregon
Cold Comfort Theatre: Production, Summer 2019, Belfast Maine

Awards and Honors

KCACTF Region 7 Gary Garrison 10 Minute Play: Semi-Finalist. Winter 2019, Eugene Oregon

Reviews

"...this play floats between conversations about science and the existential questions of life"

Shaun Leisher, New Play Exchange
"There is nothing about this exquisite, hauntingly lyrical play I do not love. It’s just… perfect"

Doug DeVita, New Play Exchange
"A beautiful short play about grief and loss. I loved the lyrical quality of the dialogue. It brought Gale's emotional journey into sharp relief. Well done!"

Adam Richter, New Play Exchange
"Chavez shows their ability to use poetry and imagery to tell this deeply moving tale of motherhood and grief."

Eryn Elyse McVay, New Play Exchange

when a whale falls

Synopsis

Characters

Production History

Awards and Honors

"...this play floats between conversations about science and the existential questions of life"

"There is nothing about this exquisite, hauntingly lyrical play I do not love. It’s just… perfect"

"A beautiful short play about grief and loss. I loved the lyrical quality of the dialogue. It brought Gale's emotional journey into sharp relief. Well done!"

"Chavez shows their ability to use poetry and imagery to tell this deeply moving tale of motherhood and grief."