Off-Broadway (2023) The play premiered Off-Broadway, produced by
Clubbed Thumb as a part of their summer season. The production was directed by Arin Arbus with set design by
dots and lighting by
Isabella Byrd. For her performance,
Maryann Plunkett was the recipient of an
Obie Award for Distinguished Performance. The title comes from a specific group of
Eastern North Pacific Gray whales known locally as “the Sounders”, who historically migrate through Puget Sound in early March and stay until May. Whale spotting is a popular pastime in the area.
Off-Broadway (2025) The play was announced to have another staging this time at
The Public Theaters Shiva Theatre, with Maryann Plunkett reprising her role as Ella and Arin Arbus returning as director. The production opened for previews on February 25 and was scheduled to run until March 29, however due to high ticket sales and positive reviews, the final performance was moved to April 5, 2025. The production received a nomination for
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play, along with Plunkett receiving a nomination for
Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play. == Original cast and characters ==