The Farm

Something went wrong, but Finn’s not talking. Instead, he’s retiring, and Parker needs to know why. But trust doesn’t come easy at the CIA, and as the two operatives match wits, it becomes clear that they may not even be on the same side. A modern-day spook story that asks how you move on from a life lived in shadow.
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The Farm

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  • Doug DeVita:
    14 Jun. 2021
    A cat and mouse game with alternating cat and mouse, Walt McGough’s nifty psychological thriller toys with us right from the beginning, nimbly darting in and out of the shadowy worlds of truth vs. fiction, fear vs. confidence, and trust vs. doubt. McGough builds the tension steadily through his well-defined characters; watching these two turning the tables on each other is a nail-biting joy, and oh, what fun they must be to perform.
  • Cheryl Bear:
    9 Jun. 2021
    Issues of trust and secrecy are the name of the game as we uncover the truth behind this dynamic and life lived in shadow. Well done.
  • Bridget O'Leary:
    12 Aug. 2014
    This is a really solid play. It is surprising and complex. The characters are extremely layered. It is a psychological thriller as much as a political one. I felt very drawn to the main character and continuously drawn into the action of the play. I've also had the pleasure of seeing this in production. It is simple to produce and riveting to watch. I am a big fan of this particular writer. He creates sharply drawn worlds and whether it's a comedy or a drama, he is able to craft very smart, fully dimensional characters.

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    LiveWire Theatre Company
    ,
    2014
  • Reading
    ,
    Boston Playwrights Theatre
    ,
    2010
  • Reading
    ,
    Gloucester Stage
    ,
    2010

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Penguin Repertory Theatre
    ,
    2013
  • Workshop
    ,
    Boston Playwrights Theatre
    ,
    2011

Awards

Runner Up
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Best New Play
,
Independent Reviewers of New England
,
2011