Deep Blue Sound

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Deep Blue Sound
Written byAbe Koogler
Date premieredJune 5, 2023
Place premieredClubbed Thumb
Original languageEnglish
GenreDrama
SettingVashon Island, Washington
Present Day

Deep Blue Sound is a dramatic stage play written by American playwright Abe Koogler.

The play tells the story of various occupants of a small town off the coast of Puget Sound trying to decipher why the local whales have disappeared. One of the townspeople, Ella, is dying of cancer and wishes to utilize the Death with Dignity Act.[1]

Production history

Off-Broadway (2023)

The play premiered Off-Broadway, produced by Clubbed Thumb as a part of their summer season. The production was directed by Arin Arbus with set design by dots and lighting by Isabella Byrd. For her performance, Maryann Plunkett was the recipient of an Obie Award for Distinguished Performance.[2][3][4] The title comes from a specific group of Eastern North Pacific Gray whales known locally as “the Sounders”, who historically migrate through Puget Sound in early March and stay until May. Whale spotting is a popular pastime in the area.[5]

Off-Broadway (2025)

The play was announced to have another staging this time at The Public Theaters Shiva Theatre, with Maryann Plunkett reprising her role as Ella and Arin Arbus returning as director. The production opened for previews on February 25 and was scheduled to run until March 29, however due to high ticket sales and positive reviews, the final performance was moved to April 5, 2025.[6] The production received a nomination for Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play, along with Plunkett receiving a nomination for Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play.[7]

Original cast and characters

Character Off-Broadway (2023) Off-Broadway (2025)[8]
Ella Maryann Plunkett
Annie Crystal Finn
Les Jan Leslie Harding
Mary Tala Ashe Miriam Silverman
John Thomas Jay Ryan Arnie Burton
Joy Natsuko Ohama Mia Katigbak
Gary Bruce McKenzie Ryan King
Ali Brittany K. Allen Carmen Zilles
Chris Armando Riesco

References

  1. ^ DeGiorgio, Frankie (June 13, 2023). "Deep Blue Sound Makes A Splash". Bwog. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  2. ^ Vincentelli, Elisabeth (June 9, 2023). "'Deep Blue Sound' Review: Searching for Orcas and Longing for Community". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  3. ^ Noveck, Loren (June 10, 2024). "Review: Deep Blue Sound at Clubbed Thumb Summerworks". Exeunt Magazine NYC. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  4. ^ "Productions | clubbed thumb". www.clubbedthumb.org. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  5. ^ https://www.ourwildpugetsound.com/journal/the-sounders-gray-whales-of-puget-sound
  6. ^ Deep Blue Sound Public Theatre
  7. ^ Culwell-Block, Logan (April 30, 2025). "Boop! Leads 2025 Drama Desk Award Nominations With 11 Nods Including Outstanding Musical; Read the Full List Here". Retrieved April 30, 2025.
  8. ^ https://publictheater.org/productions/season/2425/clubbed-thumb/deep-blue-sound/

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