Alice's Blighted Profession: A Sketch for Girls

"Alice's Blighted Profession: A Sketch for Girls" by Helen C. Clifford is a funny play that takes place in early 1900s New York City, telling the story of Alice, a young female lawyer trying to make it in a man's world while dealing with what society expects from her and what she wants for herself. The play uses humor to look at how women were treated in the workplace back then and how tricky it was to have a career in those changing times, with Alice hilariously interviewing people who are not right for the jobs in her office, and Diana acting ridiculously to pull Alice away from her career problems. This play uses funny conversations and interesting characters to make fun of the rules that were in place for gender while also rooting for women's goals and friendships, helping Alice realize her own value and where she fits in.