The Storyline:
“Tips” depicts a night in the life of Loreli Barnes, an elderly bathroom attendant working in the woman’s rest room of La Voilette Lounge. A quiet, witty, 60 year old, Loreli normally goes about her work tending the rest room unnoticed, while keeping an ear out for an interesting story to eavesdrop upon. However, tonight ends differently. Loreli’s tip money is stolen by one of the patrons, Alexis, a deceptive woman. Rather than handing Alexis over to the police, Loreli presents her a life-changing offer. Both women and the audience discover looks can be deceiving.
Ultimately, this is a story about judgment. Everyday we are judged or judge others. It is part of human nature. However, forming these judgments before we fully comprehend a person or situation hinders our ability to make connections with others. Loreli advises us that there is always something underneath the surface. She is there to remind all of us that genuine connections are important in life and how we affect each other’s lives.