Billie McBride as Dorothy Parker.
By John Moore, March 24, 2013
Opening No. 50, And Toto Too Productions’ “Pardon My Dust”: “I don’t care what anybody says about me … as long as it isn’t true.” That’s one of the many Dorothy Parker witticisms actor Billie McBride quick-fires while portraying one of the greatest wits of the 20th century. Denver’s only theater company dedicated to women’s voices opens its eighth season with the regional premiere of this new play by Anne Welsbacher. Parker has died, is in limbo, and she has a lot of baggage to shed — literally and metaphorically — before moving on to the next phase of her journey. Also starring Paul Page. Directed by Susan Lyles. Through April 6 at the Laundry on Lawrence, 2701 Lawrence St., 720-583-3975, or and toto too’s home page. Thanks to Lauren Meyer.
This photo gallery is part of my ongoing, 2013 labor-of-love photo series called “It’s Opening Night in Colorado Theatre,” bringing you iconic snapshots from behind the scenes all over Colorado theater. All photos by John Moore for www.CultureWest.Org. To see the actual, official photo series featuring one intimate, iconic snapshot from 51 Colorado opening nights (and counting), click here.
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Artistic director Susan Lyles, right, has a cheap but reliable labor force at her disposal, meaning her two young sons.
Eden Lane, host of “In Focus with Eden Lane,” interviewed Billie McBride, left, and Paul Page before Friday’s show for a segment that airs at 7 p.m. Friday, March 29.
And Toto Too performs in the “work/space” at the Laundry on Lawrence, run by Denver’s LIDA Project theater company.
Paul Page, who plays a variety of characters collectively known as Janus, checks out the spread of theater print memorabilia that adorns Dorothy Parker’s desk.
In 1947, a balcony seat to a Broadway play would set you back all of $1.80.
Hair, eyes … feet! Billie McBride preps her dawgs for Friday’s performance.
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