The Oldest Profession

Signature Theatre Company presents the New York Premiere of The Oldest Profession, the first production of its 2004-05 Season dedicated to the works of Paula Vogel. David Esbjornson directs a cast that includes Marylouise Burke, Priscilla Lopez, Carlin Glynn, Katherine Helmond and Joyce Van Patten.

As Ronald Reagan enters the White House, five aging practitioners of the oldest profession are faced with a diminishing clientele, increased competition for their niche market, and aching joints. With wit, compassion and humor, they struggle to find and learn new tricks as they fight to stay in the Life.