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Early Girl

Presented by Paladin Theatre Company at Salvage Vanguard Theater

July 29-August 22, 2010

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Early Girl is a fascinating look behind the scenes at a brothel - the passions, the rivalries, the
jealousies, and the frustrated ambitions. Each woman has a unique story to tell: one is looking for
her future; one is burying her past; one woman is looking for love; another is seeking a home; one
is searching for a revelation; and Lana, the madam and master manipulator, pulls the strings for
each of the ladies in the house. Early Girl allows the audience to see how the prostitutes in
Lana’s house interact with each other, and how each woman deals with the toll the profession
takes on them. It’s a funny, sexy, honest, and powerful play

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    Salvage Vanguard Theater

    2803 Manor Road
    Austin, TX 78722

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    Regular Price: $15 Thurs, $20 Fri-Sun

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  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    July 29-August 22, 2010

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    Thurs-Sat: 8pm

    
    

    Sun: 5:30pm

    
    

     

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    • Event Name: Early Girl
      "Talented Cast Shines Through"
      Review posted by: JDC from Austin, TX USA, Aug 12, 2010
      

      In a world where audiences are spoon fed high spectacle, it can be refreshing to come across a play that is character driven, and done so, by such gifted women. There is definitely no shortage on... Expand

      In a world where audiences are spoon fed high spectacle, it can be refreshing to come across a play that is character driven, and done so, by such gifted women. There is definitely no shortage on talent in this cast. The technical aspects don’t fully gel, and the staging is, at times, awkward; but the performances of the actors shine through, nonetheless. Keylee Paige Koop brings an immediate energy to the stage from the moment she enters. It is quickly returned in kind. Exchanges between Lindsley Howard and herself are captivating and truly in the moment. Ashley Spillers also stands out. She plays her often comical character with consistency and honesty helping to further create the world of the play. One wishes that attention to detail had been brought to other elements of the show. That said, the ability of this skilled cast to work as an ensemble and draw in the audience truly makes this a show worth seeing. Collapse

    • Event Name: Early Girl
      "A different take on prostitution"
      Review posted by: Jay Y. from Austin, TX, Aug 10, 2010
      

      Charles Stites and the Paladin Theatre Company have done the Austin theatre world a great service by putting on Early Girl. With the setting of a legal brothel in Nevada, the events begin with the... Expand

      Charles Stites and the Paladin Theatre Company have done the Austin theatre world a great service by putting on Early Girl. With the setting of a legal brothel in Nevada, the events begin with the arrival of Lily (Keylee Paige-Koop), a now-legal 18 year-old, looking to make enough money to go back to her home. The brothel is run by Lana, aptly played by Wendy Zaveleta, an older woman who is cold and calculating yet also sensitive to the problems of her girls. With prostitution, most of the public pictures only the sensational and lurid aspects, for perhaps obvious reasons. But Early Girl shows the real characters behind the scenes of prostitution, and the hidden stresses of the profession, such as petty rivalry, the work necessary to maintain a particular appearance, the dangers of some clients, and making enough money. Early Girl is a thoughtful, well-done production that deserves Austin's support. Collapse

    • Event Name: Early Girl
      "Nice acting, but no teeth"
      Review posted by: A-Team Reviewer from Austin TX, Aug 05, 2010
      

      In its program, Paladin Theater Company makes a point of how this production is intended as a showcase for female actresses. In that regard, it does not disappoint, featuring a cast of smart... Expand

      In its program, Paladin Theater Company makes a point of how this production is intended as a showcase for female actresses. In that regard, it does not disappoint, featuring a cast of smart actresses who bring an earthy realism, gentle humor, and pleasantly relaxed feel to their roles. They are at their best when the script and staging afford them intimacy with each other, huddled close on a couch or clustered around a love seat. However, I felt that the play often became diffuse, lost amidst the expanse of carpet and almost endless white walls. The drama, the tension, the need all slackened in the wide space and comfortable distance between actors. I felt myself wanting more teeth in the drama, it was almost there, but got washed out. But if you want to see some talented women with meaty, well-written roles, Early Girl might be a pleasant (perhaps too much so) way to spend an evening. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Early Girl
      "Talented Cast Shines Through"
      Review posted by: JDC from Austin, TX USA, Aug 12, 2010
      

      In a world where audiences are spoon fed high spectacle, it can be refreshing to come across a play that is character driven, and done so, by such gifted women. There is definitely no shortage on... Expand

      In a world where audiences are spoon fed high spectacle, it can be refreshing to come across a play that is character driven, and done so, by such gifted women. There is definitely no shortage on talent in this cast. The technical aspects don’t fully gel, and the staging is, at times, awkward; but the performances of the actors shine through, nonetheless. Keylee Paige Koop brings an immediate energy to the stage from the moment she enters. It is quickly returned in kind. Exchanges between Lindsley Howard and herself are captivating and truly in the moment. Ashley Spillers also stands out. She plays her often comical character with consistency and honesty helping to further create the world of the play. One wishes that attention to detail had been brought to other elements of the show. That said, the ability of this skilled cast to work as an ensemble and draw in the audience truly makes this a show worth seeing. Collapse

    • Event Name: Early Girl
      "A different take on prostitution"
      Review posted by: Jay Y. from Austin, TX, Aug 10, 2010
      

      Charles Stites and the Paladin Theatre Company have done the Austin theatre world a great service by putting on Early Girl. With the setting of a legal brothel in Nevada, the events begin with the... Expand

      Charles Stites and the Paladin Theatre Company have done the Austin theatre world a great service by putting on Early Girl. With the setting of a legal brothel in Nevada, the events begin with the arrival of Lily (Keylee Paige-Koop), a now-legal 18 year-old, looking to make enough money to go back to her home. The brothel is run by Lana, aptly played by Wendy Zaveleta, an older woman who is cold and calculating yet also sensitive to the problems of her girls. With prostitution, most of the public pictures only the sensational and lurid aspects, for perhaps obvious reasons. But Early Girl shows the real characters behind the scenes of prostitution, and the hidden stresses of the profession, such as petty rivalry, the work necessary to maintain a particular appearance, the dangers of some clients, and making enough money. Early Girl is a thoughtful, well-done production that deserves Austin's support. Collapse

    • Event Name: Early Girl
      "Nice acting, but no teeth"
      Review posted by: A-Team Reviewer from Austin TX, Aug 05, 2010
      

      In its program, Paladin Theater Company makes a point of how this production is intended as a showcase for female actresses. In that regard, it does not disappoint, featuring a cast of smart... Expand

      In its program, Paladin Theater Company makes a point of how this production is intended as a showcase for female actresses. In that regard, it does not disappoint, featuring a cast of smart actresses who bring an earthy realism, gentle humor, and pleasantly relaxed feel to their roles. They are at their best when the script and staging afford them intimacy with each other, huddled close on a couch or clustered around a love seat. However, I felt that the play often became diffuse, lost amidst the expanse of carpet and almost endless white walls. The drama, the tension, the need all slackened in the wide space and comfortable distance between actors. I felt myself wanting more teeth in the drama, it was almost there, but got washed out. But if you want to see some talented women with meaty, well-written roles, Early Girl might be a pleasant (perhaps too much so) way to spend an evening. Collapse

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