Enjoy this bonus episode of The Parker Project with interviews and Dorothy Parker poems. Each artist who worked on the project chose their favorite from Parker's early work, reflecting on how her words resonate today. The Parker Project - bringing hope and humor to the spring of 2021. This three episode podcast will explore parallels between now and the 1920s through the early words of acclaimed writer Dorothy Parker. We could all use some of her wit and humor to help get us through these long pandemic days.
Featuring the voice talents of Ashawnti Sakina Ford, Alayne Hopkins, Catherine Justice, Taj Ruler, and Eric Sharpe
“Too Bad” was adapted from the Dorothy Parker Short Story by Catherine Justice and “Too Good” was written by Ashawnti Sakina Ford and Catherine Justice.
Full credits are available in the show notes and on our website.
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While all of the Dorothy Parker works in this podcast are within the public domain, Ms. Parker bequeathed her estate to the NAACP. We encourage anyone who would like to honor her legacy and strive for racial equity in America to donate to them at www.naacp.org
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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
The Parker Project was made possible, in part, by donors to RMPC and by the generosity of INclusion ACTION, an organization that brings people together at the intersection of arts, business and community to explore what it takes to advance equity and make a future that works for all not some. To learn about current projects and upcoming events visit inclusionaction.com.