A Certain Lady

A Certain Lady is a witty, darkly comic, and razor-sharp theatrical adaptation of the short stories of Dorothy Parker, one of America’s most celebrated literary icons. Set in the 1920s Jazz Age, this critically acclaimed one-woman play brings to life Parker’s biting wit, unapologetic honesty, and scathing humor, exploring love, loss, and female independence through five interwoven narratives.

Directed by Greg Karvellas, known for his work on Champ and The Frontiersmen, this brilliantly crafted stage piecewas performed by award-winning actress Emily Child, a member of The Mechanicals Collective. Together, Karvellas and Child delivered an unsentimental, painfully funny, and fiercely unromantic look at romance, whiskey, and the waltz, capturing Parker’s signature style with unflinching precision.

From razor-sharp dinner party observations to awkward late-night phone calls, A Certain Lady explores a woman’s journey through relationships, society, and self-discovery, proving that Parker’s wit remains as relevant today as it was in the Roaring Twenties.