Parker becomes drama critic for Vanity Fair, January 1918.
In early January 1918, Dorothy Parker took over from P.G. Wodehouse as Vanity Fair’s drama critic, a key advancement in her career. With her theater column, Parker was able to refine her literary voice, sharply critiquing plays and theatrical culture with the acerbic wit that became her trademark. This role not only entrenched her status at the magazine but also expanded her influence over American arts and letters.