18 Holes

by Gene Kato

The setting is the eighteen greens of the Brazoria Bend golf course in Southeast Texas where four sets of golfers make their way around the course. There is a father who has been given the task of telling his young son that his wife is leaving him, a golden years couple who constantly bicker over the winning power of a pink golf ball, two slackers that are in hot pursuit of the beer girl, and a collection of...

The setting is the eighteen greens of the Brazoria Bend golf course in Southeast Texas where four sets of golfers make their way around the course. There is a father who has been given the task of telling his young son that his wife is leaving him, a golden years couple who constantly bicker over the winning power of a pink golf ball, two slackers that are in hot pursuit of the beer girl, and a collection of ladies from the Sunset Society (an organization of women who wear orange hats). The audience is guided through the evening by the course greenskeeper, Lyle - who watches each group as an interested observer. Featuring scenes that range from slapstick comedy to heartfelt drama, Gene Kato's award-winning script is a true slice of life that everyone can relate to.

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18 Holes

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  • Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn: 18 Holes by Gene Kato
    “

    It's rare to find a multi-story play that moves you with every single story, but 18 Holes truly hits the pin! This script has many juicy roles to fill and lots of great moments and monologues for actors to shine. You don't have to be a golfer to get the jokes or follow the stories. You just have to be human and this play is full of humanity!

    It's rare to find a multi-story play that moves you with every single story, but 18 Holes truly hits the pin! This script has many juicy roles to fill and lots of great moments and monologues for actors to shine. You don't have to be a golfer to get the jokes or follow the stories. You just have to be human and this play is full of humanity!

    ”
  • Cindi Sansone-Braff: 18 Holes by Gene Kato
    “

    This full-length play has a most original setting for a play: a golf course. It’s totally fascinating as you get to witness, voyeur-like, four sets of golfers maneuvering their way around the course and around the many twists and turns of life itself. This play is over-the-top funny, with riveting dialogue and realistic characters. Complete with a narrator, who comments and carefully guides us through the play, it has the feel of that great, American classic, “Our Town.” Beyond stageworthy, this play is a true theatrical masterpiece.

    This full-length play has a most original setting for a play: a golf course. It’s totally fascinating as you get to witness, voyeur-like, four sets of golfers maneuvering their way around the course and around the many twists and turns of life itself. This play is over-the-top funny, with riveting dialogue and realistic characters. Complete with a narrator, who comments and carefully guides us through the play, it has the feel of that great, American classic, “Our Town.” Beyond stageworthy, this play is a true theatrical masterpiece.

    ”
7M 6W 1B

Development History

  • Reading, Evergreen Players, 2006

Production History

  • Community Theater, RoverDramawerks, 2015
  • Community Theater, Next Stage, 2008

Awards

  • Best New Play
    Rocky Mountain Theatre Association
    Winner
    2007