Deep Blue Sound
by Texas State University Department of Theatre, Dance and Film
Nov. 12 - Nov. 21
Thursdays-Saturdays
Deep Blue Sound takes place on a picturesque island in Washington's Puget Sound, where a small community faces an unusual crisis: The whales have disappeared.
As the island's unofficial mayor, Annie, searches for answers; residents navigate their own personal struggles and relationships. Chris hopes to reconnect with Mary, John reaches out to help Gary, Ali returns home to care for her mother, and Ella confides in a local journalist. Meanwhile, the disappearance of the whales raises questions about the community's relationship with the natural world.
Blending humor and heartfelt storytelling, Deep Blue Sound explores loneliness, connection, and the human desire for belonging. As the islanders grapple with uncertainty, the play examines the relationships people build with one another and their responsibility to the world around them.
Directed by Fletcher Lowe. The cast features Sienna Berkseth as Mary, T.C. Solis as Ali, Nora Hayes as Leslie, Amethyst Edwards as Joy Mead, Steele Winninger as Chris, Avery Winkelman as Ella, Ryan Sytsema as John, Rylie Pennington as Mayor Annie, and Emmanuel Blas-Mendez as Gary.
The creative and production team includes Alex Ohlenburger, scenic designer; Natasha Newton, costume designer; Georgia Fenimore, lighting designer; Leon Borroel, sound designer; Colin Shay, Technical Director; Grace Sheffield, production stage manager; and Auria Trowbridge, dramaturg.
Deep Blue Sound
by Abe Koogler
Texas State University Department of Theatre, Dance and Film
November 12 - November 21, 2026
430 Moon Street
Theatre Department Building
San Marcos, TX, 78666
Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12-14 and Nov. 19-21, 2026
Matinee performance at 2 p.m. Nov. 15.
| Where | PSH Foundation Studio Theatre 430 Moon Street, San Marcos, Texas 78666 |
| Parking | Edward Gary Parking Garage 401 Edward Gary Dr. |
| Tickets | Public $20 • TXST faculty/staff $15 • TXST students: $12 Nov. 12-15 only: Current TXST undergraduates: one complimentary ticket courtesy of the university president. |
