Koogler’s brilliant play captures a fundamental contradiction at the center of modern living — our yearning to engage with those around us as well as our fear that we might be rejected or dismissed.

To the credit of the author—and to director Arin Arbus and the entire cast—each of these characters come across as warmly human, flaws and all. Is Ella the primary character of the play? Or is it just ...

ALBANY, N.Y. — “Deep Blue Sound” is that rarest of theatrical experiences — it’s a play that will have you feeling better about life. Though small by nature, it is large in its intent to use frail ...

The ensemble cast of “Deep Blue Sound,” who performed in Sanctuary Theatre this weekend, brought the show’s complex story to life. (Craig Schwartz / USC School of Dramatic Arts) Islands seem to affect ...