William Zeffiro, who wrote The Road to Ruin and is an officer in the Dorothy Parker Society, composed this song in 2008 and performed it at the birthday party we held for Dottie in August. Happy Birthday, Mrs. Parker was recently recorded, and is presented here for you to enjoy. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MRS. PARKER Words…
Los Angeles Chapter Meeting July 31
The Los Angeles chapter of the Dorothy Parker Society presents an evening of frolic and LA history in the 20s on Thursday, July 31, at 6:30-10 pm at Casa Del Mar, 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405. Phone: (310) 581-5533. We will have time to get to know each other during cocktail hour between…
Limited Edition Numbered First Edition Available
If you saw the special section on The Ladies of the Corridor, you know what an important play this was to Dorothy Parker. In April Penguin Books released the book, and now we have something special for Dorothy Parker Society members: a limited edition numbered first edition of 40 copies. Each is signed by Marion…
Cast Announced for Those Whistling Lads
As we previously announced, the production of Those Whistling Lads! the Poetry and Short Stories of Dorothy Parker has been accepted into the prestigious 2008 New York City Midtown International Theatre Festival. It will run Sunday, July 20, through Friday, August 1, at the Workshop Theatre Mainstage, 312 West 36th Street. Director Maureen VanTrease has…
Jazz Lawn Party Photos and Video
We finally have photos and video clips of the Lawn Party on Governors Island from a few weeks ago. It was such a fun time. There were hundreds of people there. The music was fantastic, the vintage outfits classy, and the atmosphere of the old island was special. There is going to be another 2-day…
Parker Show in Midtown International Theatre Festival
This is the season for new shows based on Dorothy Parker material. We heard from playwright-actress Maureen Van Trease, a member of the Dorothy Parker Society and a volunteer at our mentoring program, about her new show. Those Whistling Lads! the Poetry and Short Stories of Dorothy Parker has been accepted into the prestigious 2008…