Essex, VT ~ Chaos and shenanigans abound as Essex Community Players continue their sixtieth season with the production of Don Zolidis's "The Tell-Tale Farce". Richard is madly in love with Sarah, the niece of a wealthy widow. In his desperate attempt to court her he pretends to be Edgar Allan Poe. Unfortunately, Abigail, the widow's granddaughter, is not happy with her fiancé's lack of…... everything and has concluded that she is in love with the rakish and desirable Poe. Enter Sarah's fiancé Rufus to further complicate matters. Meanwhile Brinsley, the butler tries his best to avoid a dalliance with the Irish harridan maid.

Directed by Jennifer Martin with a cast representing most of Chittenden County, the show runs Friday March 1 through Saturday March 16, with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 2:00 in Memorial Hall at Essex Center (at the intersection of Routes 15 & 128 & Towers Road).

Tickets are available online at www.essexplayers.com (no service charge). The Memorial Hall Box Office will be open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m and two hours prior to each performance beginning on February 16 through the run of the show. Tickets are $18 for adults and $16 for children (12 & under) and seniors (55 & over). On Essex Day (Sunday, March 3), Essex resident tickets are only $14. All seats are reserved.

As part of the "Essex Community Players Give Back" initiative, all proceeds from the sale of refreshments at intermission will be donated to the Martha's Kitchen of St. Albans.

For additional information, please visit our website www.essexplayers.com or call the box office at 878-9109 during box office hours only!

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