CHANDA BY THE SEA

by Gene Kato

Scott is a middle-aged writer that has holed up for a weekend at a Gulf Coast beach house with an actress half his age. Before long, the quiet weekend becomes anything but as the twosome is interrupted by a trio of unexpected guests: his sister, her Theatre Professor, and a nosey neighbor from next door. As the long day spills into a long night, Scott finds himself in the middle of a hurricane of conflicts as...

Scott is a middle-aged writer that has holed up for a weekend at a Gulf Coast beach house with an actress half his age. Before long, the quiet weekend becomes anything but as the twosome is interrupted by a trio of unexpected guests: his sister, her Theatre Professor, and a nosey neighbor from next door. As the long day spills into a long night, Scott finds himself in the middle of a hurricane of conflicts as the shifting seas of time, responsibility, and self-awareness descend upon the beach house by the bay.
 

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CHANDA BY THE SEA

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  • V.B. Rankin: CHANDA BY THE SEA by Gene Kato
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    Such a thoughtful look into how our memories can transcend time and veracity. Notably spectacular dialogue and genuine characters. Oh, Mrs. Fittle is a gem! I can't wait to see this staged.

    Such a thoughtful look into how our memories can transcend time and veracity. Notably spectacular dialogue and genuine characters. Oh, Mrs. Fittle is a gem! I can't wait to see this staged.

    ”
  • Craig Houk: CHANDA BY THE SEA by Gene Kato
    “

    Kato is a formidable writer w/ a twisted view & a distinct style. W/ Chanda by the Sea, he soars! A brilliant blend of humor & pathos. He grounds his quirky/offbeat characters in a way that is hugely successful, in a way that sends ripples throughout the play. At its center: a writer struggling to push on, trying to forgive himself, looking to recapture his creativity, & being forced to take responsibility. A well-crafted play w/ heart & humor, & a surprising act 1 into act 2 reveal. Stage this!

    Kato is a formidable writer w/ a twisted view & a distinct style. W/ Chanda by the Sea, he soars! A brilliant blend of humor & pathos. He grounds his quirky/offbeat characters in a way that is hugely successful, in a way that sends ripples throughout the play. At its center: a writer struggling to push on, trying to forgive himself, looking to recapture his creativity, & being forced to take responsibility. A well-crafted play w/ heart & humor, & a surprising act 1 into act 2 reveal. Stage this!

    ”
  • Julie Zaffarano: CHANDA BY THE SEA by Gene Kato
    “

    "Chanda by the Sea" by Gene Kato is a lovely, bittersweet play about regrets, what-ifs, and glimmers of hope. This play could only be written by someone who has lived life and understands how fleeting it is. Part of me wanted to rush to find out what would happen and the other part wanted to linger and revel in the words. Well done.

    "Chanda by the Sea" by Gene Kato is a lovely, bittersweet play about regrets, what-ifs, and glimmers of hope. This play could only be written by someone who has lived life and understands how fleeting it is. Part of me wanted to rush to find out what would happen and the other part wanted to linger and revel in the words. Well done.

    ”
Scott - A reclusive writer 50's M

Chanda - An optimistic Actress. Obsessed with and resembles Marilyn Monroe. 22 F

Belinda - Scott's younger sister. 40/50's F

Jim - A Theatre Professor. His manner of speaking vacillates between constant contemplation and charming conceit. 60's M

Mrs. Fittle. - A nosey neighbor 50/60's F