THE EDGE ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA

by

John Patrick Shanley

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Violence, guilt, self-hatred, distrust – not-so-admirable qualities that can undermine any relationship. Such is the condition of two troubled souls meeting in a Bronx bar. Where can it go? Well, come and see!

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The Edge Ensemble Theatre Company will present Danny and the Deep Blue Sea by John Patrick Shanley for its third show of the 2026 season.

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Kim Dupuis is directing this strangely compelling, powerful drama. Danny, played by Noah Carmel, is a violent young man shunned by his workmates as “a beast” who meets Roberta, played by Grace Johnson, a deeply wounded young woman profoundly distrustful of men. Their aggressive interaction becomes a proving ground for different life paths and, possibly, a hopeful future for both.

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The play premiered in 1983 at Circle in the Square with John Turturro and June Stein; it won an Obie award for John Turturro. It was revived in 2023, with Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott; in 2024, it was nominated for a Drama League award for an outstanding revival and for a Lucille Lortel award for a distinguished performance by Aubrey Plaza. 

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Performances are August 21, 22 and 27-29 at 7:30 PM and August 23 and 30 at 2 PM, at The Edge Theater, 310 Marlboro St., Suite 112, Keene.  Tickets are $20 general admission, $18 for seniors and students, and must be purchased at the door by cash or check. No credit cards at this time. For reservations, call 603-352-5657 or email theedgeensemble@aol.com. For anyone with special needs, call early to reserve an appropriate seat.