DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA – AN APACHE DANCE BY JOHN PATRICK SHANLEY 

is an emotionally charged and thought-provoking play. It explores the profound connection between two wounded souls, Danny and Roberta, as they negotiate their struggles and seek redemption through their extraordinary encounter. Immerse yourself in this captivating play and witness the powerful chemistry between these two characters, as they navigate their way through their troubled lives, seeking solace in each others arms.
Prepare to be moved by the raw and unfiltered portrayal of love, pain, and the human spirit. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event that promises to leave you breathless and contemplating the depths of the human soul. This production acted by Hellal Jawhari and Rebecca Brotherwood, directed by James Challis, promises to captivate audiences with its raw emotions and powerful performances.

DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA was presented at the Circle in the Square Theatre, in New York City, June 6, 1984. It was directed by Barnet Kellman; the scenery was designed by David Gropman; the lighting was designed by Richard Nelson; and the costumes were designed by Marcia Dixcy. The cast was as follows:

ROBERTA……………………………………………………… June Stein
DANNY………………………………………………………… John Turturro

DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA received its professional premiere at Actors Theatre of Louisville in February, 1984.
DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA was originally presented as a staged reading at the 1983 National Playwrights Conference at the Eugene O’Neill Memorial Theater Center.

“… a wrenching love story that swept through the downtown Circle in the Square last night life a tidal wave.” -The New York Daily News

“… the play is the equivalent of sitting at ringside watching a prize fight what concludes in a loving embrace.” – The New York Times

“… a funny frightening, hypnotically fascinating evening of theatre….” – Drama-Logue
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