Maggie Graham, as Sally Talley and David Girolmo, as Matt Friedman in "Talley's Folly"
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Talley’s Folly
by Lanford Wilson
Oak Park Festival Theatre at Austin Gardens, Oak Park – June 13 – July 15, 2007
review by Ed Vincent
Talley’s Folly is gem by itself, having won the Pulitzer Prize
and other awards in 1980 and Tony nominations following the Broadway run. This play shows that the heart and soul of Eugene O'Neill is still alive and doing quite well. O'Neill is perhaps an icon to the argumentative play genre with lots personnel issues (dramatic realism), and has long been the
test of an actors craft and abilities. This creation by Lanford Wilson is in that same mold.
for beginning of the play.
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Wilson was born in the town where the story is based and perhaps knew many of the prejudices that the male lead felt
in that environment. This is a powerful drama taking place
in one night and the acting is some of the best that I've had
the pleasure to review. The growth of character, the transformations, the revelations, the acceptance of the human condition all make this dramatic realism breath and live.
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A grand catharsis of epic proportions mixed with love and reality.
If like theater, you should come and have a look, if you love theater you must get at least two tickets and get ready for a wonderful time in Austin Gardens. Maggie Graham, as Sally Talley is charming and delightful, her character grows with
each additional line of well written dialogue. David Girolmo,
as Matt Friedman fills the role like a handmade glove. His talents in fencing with accents, persistence, and dedication to
a path of love are praise worthy.
Sally Talley is teaching Matt Friedman how to skate in the summer of
a wooden deck.
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Matt tells Sally " We're a lot alike, being so different".
This is a play for everyone, the entire family, come and live in the drama for a night of grand entertainment.
"Highly recommended" Suburban Journals of Chicago
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Talley’s Folly
Oak Park Festival Theatre at Austin Gardens, Oak Park – June 13 – July 15, 2007
Talley’s Folly –A compassionate and sometimes humorous love story between two unlikely lovers; part of Wilson’s Talley Trilogy
by Lanford Wilson
Directed by Michael Weber*
Starring David Girolmo* and Maggie Graham
Artistic Director, Jack Hickey*
Costume Design, Jo Ellen Koppenaal
Set Design, Rebecca Hamlin
Light Design, Jeremy Getz
Sound Design, Kyle Irwin
Stage Manager, Robert W. Behr*
Denotes member of Actors Equity
Starring David Girolmo* and Maggie Graham
Artistic Director, Jack Hickey*
Costume Design, Jo Ellen Koppenaal
Set Design, Rebecca Hamlin
Light Design, Jeremy Getz
Sound Design, Kyle Irwin
Stage Manager, Robert W. Behr*
Denotes member of Actors Equity
June 13 – July15, 2007
Thurs – Sat 8pm, Sundays 7pm
Tickets $10-$35
Thursdays - Adults $20, Seniors/Students $17
Fridays thru Sundays – Adults $25, Seniors/Students $22
Opening June 15
Adult $35, Seniors/Students $32
Reception at 6:30pm, Performance at 8pm
Theatre Thursday June 21
Adults $35, Seniors/Students $32
Reception at 6:30pm, Performance at 8pm
Previews June 13-14
All tickets $10
Student Nights June 28 and July 5
Full-time Students $8
All tickets $10
Student Nights June 28 and July 5
Full-time Students $8
Austin Gardens, Oak Park, IL
Corner of Forest and Ontario, Park entrance at 100 block of North Forest Avenue, One block north of Lake Street, Oak Park, IL. Austin Gardens is convenient to CTA Green Line Harlem and Metra Oak Park stations. Free parking and street parking available. Chairs and concessions available. Accessible parking and restrooms.
708.445.4440
Tickets and information at www.oakparkfestival.com / P.O. Box 4114, OP, IL 60303
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