Abe Koogler's Deep Blue Sound, staged at the Public Theater, focuses on a community's reaction to missing orcas in the Pacific Northwest. Although the whales aren't the center of the play, their absence prompts a rich exploration of human connection and existential themes. Koogler captures a tapestry of interactions among characters that sometimes feels poignant, yet may also appear diffused and aimless. The play showcases the fragility of community ties while blending humor and depth, illustrating the complexities of emotional engagement within a shared crisis.
"Deep Blue Sound is much more about the loosely woven, eccentric fabric of community than it is about the act of coming together..."
"Koogler is interested in human smallness, in our cosmic lack of control, and the softness of his gaze can render Deep Blue Sound's exploration of existential uncertainty wonderfully funny and affecting..."
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