The Garbologists
by Lindsay Joelle
directed by Tekla Stark
September 25-October 12, 2025 at Main Street Landing
Evening performances are at 7:30pm
Matinees are at 2pm
A heartfelt comedy about finding common ground in unexpected places.
When a seasoned sanitation worker and an Ivy-educated newbie are thrown together on a New York City garbage truck, sparks—and trash—fly. What begins as a tense partnership evolves into a funny, deeply human story about unexpected bonds, the dignity of overlooked work, and the hidden value in what society too easily tosses aside.
The Garbologists is appropriate for ages 13 & up. Running Time: 90 minutes with no intermission.
directed by Tekla Stark
September 25-October 12, 2025 at Main Street Landing
Evening performances are at 7:30pm
Matinees are at 2pm
A heartfelt comedy about finding common ground in unexpected places.
When a seasoned sanitation worker and an Ivy-educated newbie are thrown together on a New York City garbage truck, sparks—and trash—fly. What begins as a tense partnership evolves into a funny, deeply human story about unexpected bonds, the dignity of overlooked work, and the hidden value in what society too easily tosses aside.
The Garbologists is appropriate for ages 13 & up. Running Time: 90 minutes with no intermission.
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PHOENIX PICKS
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VIDEOS & PRESS
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CAST & CREW
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"Pick Your Price" Single Tickets are now on sale starting at $34. Subscribe to get the most affordable ticket pricing.
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 the theater at Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center located at 60 Lake Street, 3rd Floor, Burlington, VT 05401. The onsite 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. Questions? Please email [email protected] or call our office during our box office hours (M-F, 11am-3pm) at 802-862-1497. We'd be happy to answer any questions you have and help place your order over the phone. Vertical Divider
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PICK YOUR PRICE TICKETS"Pick Your Price" tickets are geared towards making our plays more accessible to all. When purchasing a ticket, you'll be given three different price options. Please choose the ticket price that makes the most sense for you – based on what you can afford and how you'd like to show your support. ENCORE TICKET PRICE - start at $54 When you buy this ticket, you help underwrite our shows by paying closer to the actual price it costs per seat to produce our plays. You also help increase access for other community members so they can attend our shows, too. BRAVO TICKET PRICE - start at $44 This represents our standard price for a ticket and this is what we recommend you buy if you've been to our shows before. APPLAUSE TICKET PRICE - start at $34 This is our entry level price for patrons who want to try attending a show for the first time. It's also for those who feel that the other prices are outside their budget this year. We've also eliminated transaction fees, so you can purchase online, over the phone, or in person without an extra charge. Pick Your Price FAQsWhy “Pick Your Price” Pricing?
Over the years, we've noticed our pricing hasn't worked for everyone. Some patrons can comfortably afford our tickets while others have found our pricing a challenge. So, we've decided to take action! We're instituted a new ticket model called "Pick Your Price” which aims to increase access so more folks can come to our shows and experience live theatre. Which Ticket Should I Buy?
We encourage you to purchase the "Bravo Price” ticket which starts at $44, and is typically what we charge for our shows. If you are able, we hope you'll consider purchasing an “Encore Price” ticket which starts at $54. You'll be creating opportunities for more patrons to attend, while supporting the artists and staff who make Vermont Stage possible. If neither of these options work for you, no problem! We've also created an "Applause Price” ticket which starts at $34 and is the lowest price ticket available. We're so grateful to have you attend a Vermont Stage show! Why Should I Buy an Encore Price Ticket?
It costs a lot more to produce our plays than what we charge at the box office. In fact, if we were to charge our actual costs to attend, we'd need to charge each audience member $84 per seat! When you're an "Encore Price" Ticket Buyer, you're helping us recoup some of our costs. You're also supporting the attendance of patrons who may not be able to afford standard prices, providing an opportunity for more people to experience live theatre! Thanks for supporting our community, and our theatre, in this way! |
PHOENIX PICKS
Phoenix Picks is our new partnership with Phoenix Books, pairing each Vermont Stage production with a thoughtfully chosen collection of books that connect with its themes and ideas—offering fresh ways to engage with the story before, during, and after you see it.
When you purchase through Phoenix Books using the code VTSTAGE10, you’ll receive 10% off these featured titles. Your purchase also supports a beloved local bookstore while enriching your experience of the play.
BOOK PAIRINGS
For The Garbologists, Phoenix Books has selected titles that echo the play’s themes of friendship, overlooked work, and the hidden stories of everyday life:
Phoenix Picks is our new partnership with Phoenix Books, pairing each Vermont Stage production with a thoughtfully chosen collection of books that connect with its themes and ideas—offering fresh ways to engage with the story before, during, and after you see it.
When you purchase through Phoenix Books using the code VTSTAGE10, you’ll receive 10% off these featured titles. Your purchase also supports a beloved local bookstore while enriching your experience of the play.
BOOK PAIRINGS
For The Garbologists, Phoenix Books has selected titles that echo the play’s themes of friendship, overlooked work, and the hidden stories of everyday life:
- The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong – a novel about unlikely companionship and the quiet joys discovered in overlooked corners of life.
- Help Wanted by Adelle Waldman – a sharp look at the dignity of labor and the everyday challenges of those whose work often goes unseen.
- Gifts from the Garbage Truck by Andrew Larsen – a children’s story that finds wonder and possibility in what others might throw away.
- Working by Studs Terkel – a groundbreaking oral history that gives voice to the many workers whose stories form the backbone of our society.
VIDEOS
Here’s a preview of the play while in early rehearsals at the theatre.
Here’s a bit about The Garbologists from footage of our Preview Party at Phoenix Books Burlington.
CAST
John Davy as Danny
Ebonie Marie as Marlowe
PRODUCTION TEAM
Lighting Designer: Jamien Forrest
Assistant Stage Manager & Wardrobe Mgr: Catherine Grace
Props Master: Lesley Graham
Stage Manager: John Hughes
Sound Designer: Sadie Kraus
Scenic Designer/Technical Director: Chuck Padula
Costume Designer: Lauren Terry
Producers: Jay Furr, Joel Harris, Maria McGrath
John Davy as Danny
Ebonie Marie as Marlowe
PRODUCTION TEAM
Lighting Designer: Jamien Forrest
Assistant Stage Manager & Wardrobe Mgr: Catherine Grace
Props Master: Lesley Graham
Stage Manager: John Hughes
Sound Designer: Sadie Kraus
Scenic Designer/Technical Director: Chuck Padula
Costume Designer: Lauren Terry
Producers: Jay Furr, Joel Harris, Maria McGrath
The Garbologists will take place at Main Street Landing Black Box Theatre located at 60 Lake Street, 3rd Floor, Burlington, VT 05401.
The Lobby and Box Office opens an hour prior to showtime. The performance space doors will open a half hour prior to showtime. All performances are General Admission seating.
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES: If you would like reserved seats or have any questions about accessibility, please email [email protected] or call our Administrative Office during Box Office hours (M-F, 11am-3pm) at 802-862-1497.
To learn more about how to get to our theatre, nearby restaurants, and accessibility services, please visit our WHERE page.
The Lobby and Box Office opens an hour prior to showtime. The performance space doors will open a half hour prior to showtime. All performances are General Admission seating.
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES: If you would like reserved seats or have any questions about accessibility, please email [email protected] or call our Administrative Office during Box Office hours (M-F, 11am-3pm) at 802-862-1497.
To learn more about how to get to our theatre, nearby restaurants, and accessibility services, please visit our WHERE page.
The Garbologists
by Lindsay Joelle
directed by Tekla Stark
September 25-October 12, 2025 at Main Street Landing
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm
Saturday & Sunday Matinees at 2pm
Plus, the first Sunday Evening at 7:30pm
A heartfelt comedy about finding common ground in unexpected places.
When a seasoned sanitation worker and an Ivy-educated newbie are thrown together on a New York City garbage truck, sparks—and trash—fly. What begins as a tense partnership evolves into a funny, deeply human story about unexpected bonds, the dignity of overlooked work, and the hidden value in what society too easily tosses aside.
The Garbologists is appropriate for ages 13 & up. Running Time: 90 minutes with no intermission.
directed by Tekla Stark
September 25-October 12, 2025 at Main Street Landing
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm
Saturday & Sunday Matinees at 2pm
Plus, the first Sunday Evening at 7:30pm
A heartfelt comedy about finding common ground in unexpected places.
When a seasoned sanitation worker and an Ivy-educated newbie are thrown together on a New York City garbage truck, sparks—and trash—fly. What begins as a tense partnership evolves into a funny, deeply human story about unexpected bonds, the dignity of overlooked work, and the hidden value in what society too easily tosses aside.
The Garbologists is appropriate for ages 13 & up. Running Time: 90 minutes with no intermission.
GET TICKETS
"Pick Your Price" tickets are geared towards making our plays more accessible to all. Subscribe to get the most affordable ticket pricing.
When purchasing a ticket, you'll be given three different price options. Please choose the ticket price that makes the most sense for you – based on what you can afford and how you'd like to show your support.
We've also eliminated transaction fees, so you can purchase online, over the phone, or in person without an extra charge.
We've also eliminated transaction fees, so you can purchase online, over the phone, or in person without an extra charge.
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 the theater at Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center located at 60 Lake Street, 3rd Floor, Burlington, VT 05401. The onsite 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.
PRICING
Over the years, we've noticed our pricing hasn't worked for everyone. Some patrons can comfortably afford our tickets while others have found our pricing a challenge. So, we've decided to take action! We're instituted a new ticket model called "Pick Your Price” which aims to increase access so more folks can come to our shows and experience live theatre.
We encourage you to purchase the "Bravo Price” ticket which starts at $44. This is what we have typically charged for our shows and is a great way to show your support.
If you are able, we hope you'll consider purchasing an “Encore Price” ticket which starts at $54. You'll be creating opportunities for more patrons to attend, while supporting the artists and staff who make Vermont Stage possible.
If neither of these options work for you, no problem! We've created an "Applause Price” ticket which starts at $34. We're so grateful to have you attend a Vermont Stage show!
We encourage you to purchase the "Bravo Price” ticket which starts at $44. This is what we have typically charged for our shows and is a great way to show your support.
If you are able, we hope you'll consider purchasing an “Encore Price” ticket which starts at $54. You'll be creating opportunities for more patrons to attend, while supporting the artists and staff who make Vermont Stage possible.
If neither of these options work for you, no problem! We've created an "Applause Price” ticket which starts at $34. We're so grateful to have you attend a Vermont Stage show!
ENCORE PRICE TICKET - starts at $54
When you buy this ticket, you help underwrite our shows by paying closer to the actual price it costs per seat to produce our plays. You also help increase access for other community members so they can attend our shows, too.
BRAVO PRICE TICKET - starts at $44
This represents our standard price for a ticket and this is what we recommend you buy.
APPLAUSE PRICE TICKET - starts at $34
This is our entry level price for patrons who want to try attending a show for the first time. It's also for those who feel that the other prices are outside their budget this year.
When you buy this ticket, you help underwrite our shows by paying closer to the actual price it costs per seat to produce our plays. You also help increase access for other community members so they can attend our shows, too.
BRAVO PRICE TICKET - starts at $44
This represents our standard price for a ticket and this is what we recommend you buy.
APPLAUSE PRICE TICKET - starts at $34
This is our entry level price for patrons who want to try attending a show for the first time. It's also for those who feel that the other prices are outside their budget this year.
VIDEOS & PRESS
VIDEOS
CAST & CREW
CAST
John Davy as Danny
Ebonie Marie as Marlowe
PRODUCTION TEAM
Lighting Designer: Jamien Forrest
Assistant Stage Manager & Wardrobe Mgr: Catherine Grace
Props Master: Lesley Graham
Stage Manager: John Hughes
Sound Designer: Sadie Kraus
Scenic Designer/Technical Director: Chuck Padula
Costume Designer: Lauren Terry
Producers: Jay Furr, Joel Harris, Maria McGrath
John Davy as Danny
Ebonie Marie as Marlowe
PRODUCTION TEAM
Lighting Designer: Jamien Forrest
Assistant Stage Manager & Wardrobe Mgr: Catherine Grace
Props Master: Lesley Graham
Stage Manager: John Hughes
Sound Designer: Sadie Kraus
Scenic Designer/Technical Director: Chuck Padula
Costume Designer: Lauren Terry
Producers: Jay Furr, Joel Harris, Maria McGrath
WHERE
MAIN STREET LANDING
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
60 Lake Street, 3rd Floor
Burlington, VT 05401
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
60 Lake Street, 3rd Floor
Burlington, VT 05401
The Lobby and Box Office opens an hour prior to showtime. The performance space doors will open a half hour prior to showtime. All performances are General Admission seating.
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES: If you would like reserved seats or have any questions, email [email protected] or call our administrative office during Box Office hours (M-F, 11am-3pm) at 802-862-1497.
To learn more about how to get to our theatre, nearby restaurants, and accessibility services, please visit our WHERE page.
The Lobby and Box Office opens an hour prior to showtime. The performance space doors will open a half hour prior to showtime. All performances are General Admission seating.
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES: If you would like reserved seats or have any questions, email [email protected] or call our administrative office during Box Office hours (M-F, 11am-3pm) at 802-862-1497.
To learn more about how to get to our theatre, nearby restaurants, and accessibility services, please visit our WHERE page.
PHOENIX PICKS
Phoenix Picks is our new partnership with Phoenix Books, pairing each Vermont Stage production with a thoughtfully chosen collection of books that connect with its themes and ideas—offering fresh ways to engage with the story before, during, and after you see it.
When you purchase through Phoenix Books using the code VTSTAGE10, you’ll receive 10% off these featured titles. Your purchase also supports a beloved local bookstore while enriching your experience of the play.
Book Pairings
For The Garbologists, Phoenix Books has selected titles that echo the play’s themes of friendship, overlooked work, and the hidden stories of everyday life:
The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong – a novel about unlikely companionship and the quiet joys discovered in overlooked corners of life.
Help Wanted by Adelle Waldman – a sharp look at the dignity of labor and the everyday challenges of those whose work often goes unseen.
Gifts from the Garbage Truck by Andrew Larsen – a children’s story that finds wonder and possibility in what others might throw away.
Working by Studs Terkel – a groundbreaking oral history that gives voice to the many workers whose stories form the backbone of our society.
When you purchase through Phoenix Books using the code VTSTAGE10, you’ll receive 10% off these featured titles. Your purchase also supports a beloved local bookstore while enriching your experience of the play.
Book Pairings
For The Garbologists, Phoenix Books has selected titles that echo the play’s themes of friendship, overlooked work, and the hidden stories of everyday life:
The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong – a novel about unlikely companionship and the quiet joys discovered in overlooked corners of life.
Help Wanted by Adelle Waldman – a sharp look at the dignity of labor and the everyday challenges of those whose work often goes unseen.
Gifts from the Garbage Truck by Andrew Larsen – a children’s story that finds wonder and possibility in what others might throw away.
Working by Studs Terkel – a groundbreaking oral history that gives voice to the many workers whose stories form the backbone of our society.
