Two Plays Open and Close in Silver City This Weekend

The one-woman show 'Dog Gone' premieres at El Sol Theatre, while 'The Girl Who Was Asked to Turn Blue' closes at Starlight Theater.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:00am

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An abstract, minimalist illustration composed of jagged, geometric shapes in shades of blue, green, and yellow, conceptually representing the themes of self-discovery and personal growth explored in the two local theater productions.The contrasting theatrical productions in Silver City this weekend explore timeless themes of self-discovery and personal identity through diverse dramatic styles.Silver City Today

This Easter weekend, theater lovers in Grant County, New Mexico have two shows to choose from. 'Dog Gone,' a one-woman play written and directed by local playwright Brenda McFarlane, opens at El Sol Theatre and runs through April 19. Meanwhile, the final performances of 'The Girl Who Was Asked to Turn Blue' by Ev Miller take place at Starlight Theater on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Why it matters

The opening of 'Dog Gone' and the closing of 'The Girl Who Was Asked to Turn Blue' highlight the vibrant local theater scene in Silver City, providing entertainment options for residents and visitors over the holiday weekend. The contrasting themes and styles of the two productions also showcase the diversity of storytelling on stage in the community.

The details

Brenda McFarlane's 'Dog Gone' is a 60-minute, one-woman show that follows a woman named Alice, played by Hallie Harris, as she loses and searches for her dog in southern Arizona. The play explores themes of self-awareness and personal growth. Meanwhile, 'The Girl Who Was Asked to Turn Blue' by Ev Miller is a play about a human girl who is transported to an all-blue planet and must make a difficult decision. Director Joe Navan says the play tackles issues of peer pressure, acceptance, and individuality that are relevant for all ages.

  • The performances of 'Dog Gone' will take place at 7 p.m. on April 7, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17, and 18, with matinees at 2 p.m. on April 12 and 19.
  • The final performances of 'The Girl Who Was Asked to Turn Blue' will be on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m.

The players

Brenda McFarlane

The local playwright who wrote and directed the one-woman play 'Dog Gone'.

Hallie Harris

The actress starring in the lead role of 'Dog Gone' as Alice.

Ev Miller

The playwright behind 'The Girl Who Was Asked to Turn Blue'.

Joe Navan

The director of 'The Girl Who Was Asked to Turn Blue'.

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What they’re saying

“It is a play about a woman who has kind of lost her sense of self and lost her dog, and has to kind of find where she's going to land and has to find her dog.”

— Hallie Harris, Actress

“I don't think I'm giving anything away by saying the dog lives. Now who gets her is, you have to come and see it.”

— Brenda McFarlane, Playwright

“This play is as relevant today as it was when it was written many years ago. The issues that not just young people but everyone faces from day to day.”

— Joe Navan, Director

The takeaway

The contrasting productions of 'Dog Gone' and 'The Girl Who Was Asked to Turn Blue' showcase the diversity and vibrancy of the local theater scene in Silver City, providing entertainment options for residents and visitors over the Easter weekend that explore timely themes through different dramatic styles.