Algonquin Hotel Revives Legendary
Round Table Experience the Brilliance of the Roaring Twenties
with WHO:
Eight top authors, artists and scholars share their insights, humor and
scholarship in this tribute to Dorothy Parker and the so-called “Vicious
Circle.” WHAT:
An
evening of cocktails, literature and performances at the Algonquin Hotel, home
of the legendary Round Table members. WHEN:
Monday
evening, once a month. Pre-lecture cocktail hour from 6–7
p.m. Lectures from 7–7:45 p.m. WHERE:
The second floor of the
Algonquin Hotel, WHY:
The first-ever Algonquin Monday Night Lecture Series is part of the
Algonquin Hotel’s 25th Anniversary celebration. TICKETS:
Tickets are $25 each, which also covers hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.
Following the program, an optional $65 per person prix fixe dinner
(includes wine, tax, and gratuity) is offered at the Round Table Room, on the
ground floor. Availability is limited. To reserve, call 212-840-6800, and
ask for the reservations desk. SCHEDULE:
May 22: “Benchley on Benchley: Selections
from Benchley Despite Himself” By Nat Benchley, Humorist and Grandson of Robert Benchley June 26: “A Journey into
Dorothy Parker’s By Kevin Fitzpatrick, Author of A Journey into Dorothy
Parker’s New York (Roaring Forties Press, 2005) July 31: “Talking about Talk
of the Town” By Ginny Redington and Tom Dawes, famous jingle writers and
co-authors of Talk of the Town (followed by a performance of the play) September 25: “Excuse Her
Dust: The Ironic Voyage of Dorothy's Ashes” By Laurel Ollstein, Theatre
Professor, October 30: “Going Left: Donald
Ogden Stewart and Dorothy Parker in By Art Simon, Associate Professor of
Film Studies, November 13: “Dorothy Parker
Wannabes of the Last Decade” By Sara Nelson, Editor-in-Chief, Publishers
Weekly ABOUT THE PARTICIPANTS IN RELIVING
THE ROUND TABLE May 22: “Benchley on Benchley: Selections from Benchley Despite
Himself” By Nat Benchley, Humorist and Grandson of Robert Benchley ·
Topic: Nat Benchley
will perform selections from Benchley Despite Himself, a one-man stroll through the glory period of
literate American humor, from post-World War I ·
Bio: Benchley has been a freelance actor/writer for 28 years. Prior to disdaining
regular work, he wrote and produced public relations for WETA, the |