One of New York’s best cultural spots is Symphony Space, on the Upper West Side just around the corner from where Dorothy Parker once resided. So it’s special that Symphony Space decided to remember the former neighborhood resident with an evening of her best short stories, read by stars of stage and and screen. On…
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Parker Show Returns to South Africa with Longer Run
In 2008 we interviewed actress-playwright Emily Child about her South Africa show based on Dorothy Parker material. We are happy to report she is back, with a longer run with an updated version of her show. Below is the press release about A Certain Lady. Directed by Gregory Karvellas and performed by Emily Child, A…
The Tattooed Ballerinas to perform Dorothy Parker in Brooklyn
A group of dancers will be debuting a new piece in Brooklyn, New York, on January 30, 2014. I Wish I Could Drink Like A Lady is the brainchild of Hattie Mae Williams, who leads the troupe, the Tattooed Ballerinas. The company formed under the direction of Hattie in 2003. The performance is at the…
Parkerfest 2012: From Gin to Scandals
Parkerfest 2012 was a smashing success all due to the fact that all four unique events had a fantastic turnout. Spread over four days, August 22 to August 25, the Dorothy Parker Society was tickled to see so many old friends and new faces come to our events. Since the DPS was launched in 1999…
Parkerfest 2012 Schedule of Events
The Dorothy Parker Society is pleased to announce the schedule for its 14th annual Parkerfest, to be held August 22-25 in New York City, to celebrate the birthday of the beloved poet, author and critic. The two-borough affair will include a walking tour of Mrs. Parker’s neighborhood, a party and tour in the Brooklyn distillery…
“Excuse My Dust” at the Metropolitan Room in NYC
We are late to the party to post this press release. The show is Monday night, Nov. 28. Anyone will get a $5 discount if they mention “Poem” when they make their reservations. From the press release: Excuse My Dust, a sparkling cabaret show starring the lovely Ms. Sandy Bainum, will return to the Metropolitan…