Talley's Folly

by Lanford Wilson
directed by Patrick Clow
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Produced July 26 - August 6, 2023
at Isham Family Farm
Wednesdays-Saturdays at 6:30pm
Saturday & Sunday Matinees at 2pm
Purchase tickets by phone
Please call 802-862-1497 during regular business hours (M-F, 11am-3pm). We've eliminated all processing fees except for exchange fees.
Purchase tickets in person prior to the performance date
Please come to our administrative office during regular business hours (M-F, 11am-3pm). Our office is located at 241 N. Winooski Ave Burlington, VT 05401. We're just inside the building on the left. We've eliminated all processing fees so it costs the same to simply buy tickets online.
Purchase walk-up tickets the day of the show
Please go directly to Isham Family farm located at 3515 Oak Hill Rd, Williston, VT 05495. The on site box office opens an hour prior to showtime. 
Flexipass subscribers that want to book their seats
Please email [email protected] and let us know what date you would like to attend. Or you can call our admin office during regular business hours (M-F, 11a-3p) at 802-862-1497 to reserve them over the phone. There is no additional cost to book your seats.
This Pulitzer Prize-winning drama is a moving exploration of a Jewish immigrant and Protestant countrywoman searching for meaning and intimacy in 1944 Missouri, at the tail end of WWII. 

Cast 
Leila Teitelman as Sally
Connor Kendall as Matt 

Production Team
Scenic Design and Technical Direction: Chuck Padula
Costume Design: Jess Nguyen
Sound Design: Abra Clawson
Props Master: Sue Wade
Stage Manager: John Hughes
Assistant Stage Manager & Wardrobe: Fiona Small

This is the first classic play Vermont Stage has brought to life in over a decade and will launch our new "Seminal Series," which will feature classic plays that still resonate with contemporary audiences. 

Talley's Folly is is appropriate for ages 12 & up. Running Time: 90 minutes with no intermission.​

Performance Space

Isham Family Farm
3515 Oak Hill Rd, Williston, VT 05495

The Box Office and seating opens an hour prior to showtime. All performances are General Admission.  

​Please be sure to bring a low-back folding chair with you to sit.

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Wilson evinces a keen sympathy for men and woman relegated by fate, fortune or natural inclination to the margins of life... The play is a valentine to a classic romantic ideal: two lost souls finding in each other a respite from loneliness. ​

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A touching two-actor triumph!

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Outdoor Gathering FAQs

What should I bring with me?
The show will be outside in a mowed field, so you should plan to bring: 
  • a lowback folding chair (here's an example of one)
  • sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat, if it is sunny
  • water
  • bug spray
  • a mask, if you are unvaccinated
  • a blanket, in case it is windy or chilly
  • a rain jacket or poncho, in case it sprinkles
What happens if it rains?
If the forecast calls for rain, we may plan to perform the show inside the gorgeous barn on site at Isham Farm. We will be in contact with each ticket holder to inform them of this change if this occurs. 

If the performance you're scheduled to attend gets cancelled due to rain, then we will contact you via email so you can select a different date to attend the show at no additional cost.  

There will be 14 performances per play so there should be ample room to move into a different performance during the course of each run. ​
Are you offering any refund options due to weather?
No refunds will be provided for inclement weather.
Can I bring a picnic?
Yes, we encourage you to bring a picnic!  Just be sure to adhere to the following rules:
  • All trash must be taken with you. 
  • Please no glass or breakable containers.
  • Alcoholic beverages may be consumed, but Vermont State laws regarding consumption must be adhered to at all times. 
Will there be any shady areas to sit?
Unfortunately, there will not be any shade. If it is sunny, please plan to bring appropriate attire, sunscreen, and water to keep yourself safe. If you would like to bring an umbrella to create your own shade, please plan to sit in the back of the seating area so you don't block anyone's view.
It can be noisy outside. Will I be able to hear the play?
We plan on having an excellent outdoor sound system and all of the actors will be wearing microphones. However, we will not be able to offer a T-Loop or assistive listening option.
Vermont Stage's production of Talley's Folly is a part of the Isham Family Farm "First: Earth Summer Series."  Please visit their website for more information on the entire series of special events. 

The Isham Family Farm believes that diverse and inclusive music, theatre, dance and words can act as a powerful force for good in the community while promoting environmental awareness and responsibility.   At the intimate setting of the farm, the “First: Earth Summer Series” can bring people together in a unifying and uplifting shared experience and strengthens the idea of a community coming together to celebrate the environment while witnessing live performances of different cultures and genres.