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The Headlands by Christopher Chen


  • Akiyama Wellness Center 110 Jackson Street San Jose, CA, 95112 United States (map)
CATS 2ND ANNUAL SUMMER STAGED READING

The Headlands

by Christopher Chen

Photo of Aaron Yoo in The Headlands by Kyle Froman

We’re thrilled to present a staged reading of The Headlands by Christopher Chen, a captivating mystery that blurs the lines between memory, identity, and family secrets. Set against the backdrop of San Francisco, this deeply personal and evocative story unravels as a young man investigates his father’s unsolved murder, uncovering unexpected truths along the way. With its masterful blend of suspense and heartfelt emotion, The Headlands will keep you intrigued from start to finish. Don’t miss this compelling exploration of the past and its impact on the present—reserve your seat today!

 

Check out a trailer of the original play below!

 

Our Cast

 Our performers are ready to bring The Headlands to life, weaving together mystery, memory, and identity in Christopher Chen’s gripping noir-inspired drama.

Zhang Bai-Han as Henry

Zhang Bai-Han

HENRY

Miles Bayer as Walter/Detective

Miles Bayer

WALTER/DETECTIVE

Kenneth Tsau as George

Kenneth Tsau

GEORGE

Laurel Wong as Jess

Laurel Wong

JESS

Vivienne Truong as Leena

Vivienne Truong

LEENA

Eric Vong

TOM

Aleisha Lew as Pat/Older Leena

Aleisha Lew

PAT/OLDER LEENA

 

Our Crew

Behind the scenes, our dedicated team is shaping an immersive staged reading that will transport you into the heart of this San Francisco-set psychological thriller.

Chris Sicat

DIRECTOR

TK Tran as Sound & Light Engineer

TK Tran

SOUND & LIGHT ENGINEER

Live music by Alexis Coppinger

Alexis Coppinger

LIVE MUSIC

We hope to see you there!

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