Act One Productions

Coming July 12 … the world premiere of

Vicious Circles & A Writer of Note
The Tempest of Dorothy Parker
by Mike Broemmel

From Colorado TINTS

At the incomparable Clocktower Cabaret in ,

Starring Ellen Shamas Brandt
as

Directed by Greg West

About the play:

Dorothy Parker was a literary tornado wrapped in elegance — a woman whose razor-sharp wit masked profound loneliness, heartbreak, and disillusionment with the glittering world around her.

Vicious Circles & A Writer of Note: The Tempest of Dorothy Parker plunges audiences into the storm of Parker’s brilliance, following the humor, fury, vulnerability, and biting intelligence that made her one of America’s most unforgettable voices. Funny, haunting, and fiercly human, the play reveals the woman behind the legendary one-liners and the emotional cost of surviving by wit alone.

Tickets now on sale:

https://ci.ovationtix.com/35628/production/1278237?performanceId=11818944

A truly incredible deal … come see the amazing world premiere of Vicious Circles & A Writer of Note: The Tempest of Dorothy Parker this Sunday at the incomparable Clocktower Cabaret and get a free pass to The Wind Is Us: The Death that Killed Capote later this month:

https://ci.ovationtix.com/35628/production/1278237?performanceId=11818944

The wit cuts deep.
The cocktails flow.
And the legend refuses to stay silent.

Colorado TINTS proudly presents a Denver performance staged by Act One Productions —

Vicious Circles & A Writer of Note: The Tempest of Dorothy Parker
by Mike Broemmel

Featuring Ellen Shamas-Brandt as Dorothy Parker

Directed by Greg West

Step into the smoky, razor-sharp world of America’s most celebrated literary icon — a woman whose brilliance, heartbreak, humor, and fury still echo through every cocktail glass and cutting remark.

Set against the intoxicating atmosphere of the legendary Clocktower Cabaret during its 20th Anniversary season, this daring new theatrical event promises an unforgettable evening of sharp tongues, fractured hearts, and wickedly elegant storytelling.

🗓 July 12, 2026🕖 7:00 pm (doors open 6:30 The Clocktower Cabaret Cabaret
1601 Arapahoe Street

A world premiere theatrical experience from the creative teams behind some of Colorado’s boldest original productions.

Some people whisper.
Dorothy Parker never did.

Tickets:

https://ci.ovationtix.com/35628/production/1278237?performanceId=11818944