Paula Vogel: THE OLDEST CRAFTSMANSHIP

The five heroines we meet in the middle of Manhattan, New York, have set up their own business providing services of that kind. From practical performance, to accounting, to fighting the competition, they have been maintaining the company for almost half a century. It is true that their best years are behind them, but professional pride, love for their work and unhappy economic conditions force them to continue to keep the business running. Their boss, Madam Mae, is an independent woman, everything she has achieved - she has achieved on her own, she can manipulate men and women at the same time with ridiculous ease, she takes care of her girls. Ursula is assertive, domineering, decisive, recognizes rules, equal opportunities, career advancement, she hates negligence, revels in proverbs with moralizing lessons, she is usually right and cannot understand why her good intentions are not appreciated. Vera is the youngest, she likes to enjoy good food, she is loyal, sensitive, despite her age she is still a girl. Edna is a relaxed woman, a bit vulgar, loves her job and focuses on adventurous clientele. Time has been kind to Lillian, even younger men turn to her, she is confident, courageous, but at the same time naive, elegant, noble with French charm, the rose among Mae's girls. The production also features a representative of the male generation, a young pianist - Professor Joe, who represents all the men and communicates with our ladies, accompanying them in key moments on the border between life and death.

Location: National Theatre / Historic Building