when a whale falls by J. Chavez

Gale asks the scientific question, "Can Gale forget the world if she threw her phone into the ocean".
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when a whale falls

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  • Shaun Leisher:
    20 Jun. 2021
    “ Love how this play floats between conversations about science and the existential questions of life. I can see two actors really making a meal out of this short play. ”
  • Doug DeVita:
    1 Jun. 2021
    “ There is nothing about this exquisite, hauntingly lyrical play I do not love. It’s just… perfect. ”
  • Adam Richter:
    31 May. 2021
    “ 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! ”
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Character Information

1 Female, 1 Male; Older

  • Gale
    Old Enough To Have A Kid,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    an oceanographer and a mother
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s, 60s, 70s+
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any actor of color
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Dale
    Old Enough,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    An Oceanographer and Friend
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s, 60s, 70s+
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any actor of color
    • Gender: 
      Male

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    KCACTF
    ,
    2019

Production History

  • Community Theater
    ,
    Cold Comfort Theater
    ,
    2019

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