what you are now

by Sam Chanse

The daughter of a trauma survivor, Pia is driven by the desire to help free her mother from paralyzing fear memories – that’s why she became a neuroscientist. But the unexpected return of an old acquaintance triggers a storm of memory, forcing Pia to tangle with her own fears and paralysis, and pushing her to question deeply-held beliefs about her own past. How can changing our memories about who we were then...

The daughter of a trauma survivor, Pia is driven by the desire to help free her mother from paralyzing fear memories – that’s why she became a neuroscientist. But the unexpected return of an old acquaintance triggers a storm of memory, forcing Pia to tangle with her own fears and paralysis, and pushing her to question deeply-held beliefs about her own past. How can changing our memories about who we were then change who we are now?

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    I listened to the recording of this play from LA Theatre Works. It holds a clear conflict at its center and focuses on women in STEM, interesting moments in Cambodian history, and lots of information about science and memory. This is a fascinating piece! Check it out!

    I listened to the recording of this play from LA Theatre Works. It holds a clear conflict at its center and focuses on women in STEM, interesting moments in Cambodian history, and lots of information about science and memory. This is a fascinating piece! Check it out!

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Production History

  • Professional, Los Angeles Theatre Workshop, 2023
  • Professional, Ensemble Studio Theatre and The Civilians, 2022