Original cast members Tony winner Maryann Plunkett (The Notebook), Armando Riesco, Crystal Finn, and Jan Leslie Harding are reprising their performances as Ella, Chris, Mayor Annie, and Les, respectively; they are joined by Mia Katigbak as Joy Mead, Ryan King as Gary, Miriam Silverman as Mary, Arnie Burton as John, and Carmen Zilles as Ali. Plunkett won an Obie for her performance in the work's 2023 run.
Set on an island in the Pacific Northwest, the work centers on a community gathering called following the disappearance of a local pod of orca whales.
The production features scenic design by dots, costume design by Emily Rebholz, lighting design by Isabella Byrd, and sound design by Mikaal Sulaiman. Kristy Bodall is production stage manager.
The play comes on the heels of a broader cultural conversation about Dahl's work and the prejudice that was embedded in many of his most beloved stories.
