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The Voice of the Turtle is a Broadway comedy by John William Van Druten dealing with the challenges of the single life in New York City during World War II. Controversial in its time, The Voice of the Turtle explores the sexual struggles of Sally Middleton, a young woman attempting to reconcile her childhood teachings on the importance of ...
- John Van Druten
- 1944
Jun 26, 2024 · And then there’s The Voice of the Turtle. Set in New York in 1943, it centres on Sally Middleton – a young aspiring actress recently dumped by an older, married Broadway producer – who has ...
- Philip Wilson
Jul 3, 2024 · Director: Philip Wilson. In the three decades between 1925 and 1955 Welsh-born writer John Van Druten enjoyed significant, if fleeting, success as a purveyor of light comedy. His wartime-set romcom...
Controversial in its time, The Voice of the Turtle explores the sexual struggles of Sally Middleton, a young woman attempting to reconcile her childhood teachings on the importance of chastity with her newfound affection for Bill Page.
- Sally MiddletonBill PageOlive Lashbrooke
- Morosco TheatreNew York City
- December 8, 1943
- New York City,a weekend in early April
Jul 3, 2024 · Quaint, intimate, and utterly charming, The Voice of the Turtle is the kind of play we don’t see as much of these days – in particular, we don’t see them produced without some satirical edge or mocking presentation. While it’s true that tastes can change between decades – even between weeks, for some – it’s difficult to deny the ...
Jun 7, 1985 · J. Smith-Cameron is appealing, impulsive, and vulnerable as Sally Middleton, the young actress on the rebound from a romance, with whom Bill's unexpected weekend affair turns into true love.
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Jul 3, 2024 · John Van Druten’s The Voice of the Turtle is a delightful light romantic comedy receiving its first London revival since 1947. It is unashamedly old-fashioned, beautifully structured, and ...