LOOT Plays the Vortex Theatre, Closes 10/2

The Vortex Theatre will present LOOT, by Joe Orton, from September 9 through October 2, 2011 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2 PM. Loot will be directed by Aaron Worley.

Loot, Joe Orton's over-the-top British farce, has been described by USA Today as "Oscar Wilde crossed with Monty Python."

Loot follows the capers of Hal and Dennis, two young bank robbers who stash the loot in the coffin of Hal's recently-deceased mother. Mrs. McLeavy's mummified body is subsequently relocated around the house in a frantic shell game. Add to this mix the bewildered widower, a "black widow" nurse who has already dispatched seven husbands and is looking for a wealthy #8, and a corrupt investigator posing as a worker from the Metropolitan Water Board to gain entry into the McLeavy residence. Beneath the hilarity runs a steady stream of Orton's no-holds-barred jabs at greed and social hypocrisy.

Tickets: $15

For reservations, click here.

The Vortex Theatre is a venue for classic, contemporary and cutting edge theatre. Our audiences can enjoy wonderful works for the stage. From local and national premieres to new interpretations of classic works, the Vortex continues to be one of Albuquerque's finest theatres. The Vortex web site is here to help you become a part of the Vortex Theatre. This is where you can find what shows are playing or coming up and what you can do to get involved. From volunteering time and money to participating both backstage and at the front of house. The VORTEX is a 501(c)3 (non-profit) organization.

The Vortex is conveniently located across from the UNM campus, on the south side of Central Avenue. Our box office door opens onto Buena Vista Drive, 3 blocks east of University Blvd. Parking is on the street. The University & Nob Hill districts are only a pleasant stroll away and offer shopping and many choices of restaurants to round out your evening at the theatre.

 

 

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