The time is 1981, and the New York economy is weak. Still trying to eke out a living –
though they all could qualify for an AARP card – are five veteran “ladies of the night”
who have something of a communal business arrangement. In Paula Vogel's The Oldest Profession five "working girls" are at the end of their very long careers. While waiting for appointments with their gentlemen, the women reminisce about their early days in the trade in New Orleans' Storyville and argue about their options today.
They include Mae, the oldest; Vera, the youngest and sweetest; Ursula, a tough Reaganite business woman; Edna, still hot to trot; and Lillian, a leggy show girl type with a passion for Broadway. As times grow tougher and the ladies’ elderly clientele grows increasingly impotent,
business sags. And the women increasingly find themselves in a state of turmoil.
The New York Times states that "Ms. Vogel's most essential gift as a playwright is an ability to find transfixing warmth and vitality in subjects often employed to titillate or repel... this venturesome dramatist provides a transforming theatrical wit, compassion and tolerance that keeps even queasy theatergoers hooked."
This medicinal and unflinching comedy will open with a fundraising gala on
May 9th and will continue its run through June 7th. Performances will be Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 8:00pm and Sunday afternoons at 2:30pm at east-end theatre company. Tickets for opening night are $50.00 and will feature food and fun throughout the evening. Tickets for all other performances are $25.00 for adults and $20.00 for students and senior citizens. Discount rates are available for groups of ten or more.
Ticket Information
Tickets are $25, $20 for Students (with a valid ID) and Senior Citizens, may be purchased by calling 409-762-3556 or 888-273-3556. Gala performance date and ticket prices vary and are available by calling the theatre boxoffice. We accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.
Tickets may be picked up the
afternoon and evening of the performance at the
etc box office (2001 Postoffice Street) on dates
with coinciding performances.
Groups
Groups of 10 or more may receive
special discounts for certain shows (subject to availability). For more
information, call 409-762-3556 or toll-free at 877-762-3556.
Admission
Lobby doors open one hour prior
to the beginning of each performance. Theatre doors open approximately 30
minutes prior to curtain. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of
etc.
Performance Notes
All performances, artists, dates
and times are subject to change. Please check your tickets for curtain
time and date. Tickets are not refundable or exchangeable. Cellular
phones, cameras, audio/video equipment and pagers are prohibited.
Location & Contact
Information
2001 Postoffice Street
Galveston Island,
Texas 77550
Directions
From
Houston take I-45 South to
Galveston. I-45 becomes Broadway. Turn left on
21st Street, travel 5 blocks to Postoffice Street and turn right.
etc is at the end of the block on the right.
Phone
409-762-3556, 877-762-3556
Fax
409-762-3377
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