- (1935 - 1969) Performed in the following Broadway productions:
- (1935) Stage Play: Loose Moments. Comedy. Written by Courtenay Savage and Bertram Hobbs. Directed by Walter Hartwig. Vanderbilt Theatre: 4 Feb 1935- Feb 1935 (closing date unknown/8 performances). Cast: Irene Cattell, Catherine Collins, Joseph Cotten (as "Ralph Merkes"), Carol Day, Edward Garvie, Grant Gordon, Pearl Hight, Elizabeth Love, Artie Belle McGinty, Doro Merande (as "Sophie Tuttle") [Broadway debut], Russell Rhodes, Lenore Sorsby. Produced by Walter Hartwig.
- (1935) Stage Play: One Good Year. Comedy. Written by Stephen Gross and Lin S. Root. "One Good Year" written by Eddie de Lange and Chauncey Gray. Directed by George Rosener. Lyceum Theatre: 27 Nov 1935- Jun 1936 (closing date unknown/215 performances). Cast: Genevieve Belasco, Richard S. Bishop, Russ Brown, Gertrude Flynn (as "Anne"), Doro Merande (as "Sarah"), Hans Robert, Mary Sargent, Hilda Spong (as "Dr. Emelia Hansen"), Joseph Vitale, Edward Woods, Guy Woolford. Produced by Al Rosen.
- (1937) Stage Play: Fulton of Oak Falls. Comedy. Written by George M. Cohan. Based on a story by Parker Fennelly. Directed by Sam Forrest. Morosco Theatre: 10 Feb 1937- Mar 1937 (closing date unknown/37 performances). Cast: George M. Cohan (as "Ed Fulton, of Oak Falls"), Edward Craven, William David, Gilberta Faust, Kathryn Givney (as "Mrs. John Tilson, a widow"), Edna Holland, Rita Johnson, James La Curto, Francesca Lenni, Robert Light (as "Harry Sheldon, Ed's daughter's friend"), Frances McHugh, Doro Merande (as "Mildred, the hotel maid"), Jessamine Newcombe,Brandon Peters, Edwin Redding, Harold Vermilyea (as "Corey, Ed's brother-in-law"), Harold Woolf
- (1937) Stage Play: Red Harvest. Written by Walter Charles Roberts. Directed by Antoinette Perry. National Theatre: 30 Mar 1937- Apr 1937 (closing date unknown/15 performances). Cast: John Alexander, Walter Burke, Michael Carlo, Frances Creel, Malan Cullen, Lloyd Gough, Allan Hale, Jeanne Hart, Martha Hodge, Phyllis Langner, Drue Leyton, Elizabeth Love, Robert Marcato, Doro Merande (as "Belle Smith"), Margaret Mullen, Leona Powers, Edwin Rand, Carl Benton Reid, Amelia Romano, Chester Stratton, Joan Sudlow, Frederic Tozere. Produced by Brock Pemberton. Produced in association with The Theatre Foundation of America.
- (1937) Stage Play: Angel Island. Comedy/mystery. Written by Bernie Angus. Directed and produced by George Abbott. National Theatre: 20 Oct 1937- Nov 1937 (closing date unknown/21 performances). Cast: Joyce Arling (as "Gail Marsh"), Carroll Ashburn, Nigel Blake, Clayton Collyer, Morgan Conway, Alma Dickson, Betty Field (as "Eunice"), Clyde Fillmore, Arlene Francis (as "Sylvia Jordan"), Thomas Graham, David Hoffman, Louise Larabee, Doro Merande (as "Bessie"), Lea Penman (as "Carma Grainger"), Maidel Turner, Edith Van Cleve, Eric Wollencott.
- (1938) Stage Play: Our Town. Drama. Written by Thornton Wilder. Directed by Jed Harris. Henry Miller's Theatre (moved to The Morosco Theatre from 1 May 1938 to close): 4 Feb 1938- Nov 1938 (closing date unknown/336 performances). Cast: Arthur Allen, Max Beck, Emily Boileau, Barbara Brown, Barbara Burton, Helen Carew, Willard Cary, Francis G. Cleveland, Thomas Coley, Philip Coolidge, Frank Craven (as "Stage Manager"), John Craven (Broadway debut) (as "George Gibbs"), Alice Donaldson, Marilyn Erskine, Tom Fadden, Jay Fassett (as "Dr. Gibbs"), John Irving Finn, Mary Elizabeth Forbes, Walter O. Hill, Frank Howell, E. Irving Lock, James Malaidy, Aline McDermott, Charles Mellody, Doro Merande (as "Mrs. Soames"), Thomas Morgan, Dorothee Nolan, Shirley Osborn, Jean Platt, Katharine Raht, Billy Redfield, Raymond Roe, William Roehrick, Leon Rose, Thomas W. Ross, Dorothy Ryan, Alfred Ryder, Martha Scott [Broadway debut] (as "Emily Webb"), Van Shem, William Short, Bernice Silver, Alida Stanley, Lyn Swann, Evelyn Varden, William Wadsworth, Charles Walters, Carrie Weller, Ann Weston, Charles Wiley Jr., Charles Wiley Sr. Understudy: Teresa Wright (as "Emily Webb"). Produced by Jed Harris.
- (1940) Stage Play: Love's Old Sweet Song. Comedy. Written by William Saroyan. Incidental music by Paul Bowles. Directed by Eddie Dowling and William Saroyan. Plymouth Theatre: 2 May 1940- 8 Jun 1940 (44 performances).
- (1940) Stage Play: Beverly Hills. Written by Lynn Starling and Howard J. Green. Directed by Otto Preminger. Fulton Theatre: 7 Nov 1940- 30 Nov 1940 (28 performances). Cast: Effie Afton (as "Mrs. Burnside"), Ilka Chase (as "Jean Harding"), Frank Chew, Peter Goo Chong (as "Jose"), Helen Claire, Frederick De Cordova (as "Policeman"), Violet Heming, William J. Kelly, Enid Markey, Doro Merande (as "Miss White"), Lea Penman (as "Geraldine Smith"), Robert Shayne (as "Art Browder"), Clinton Sundberg, William Talman (as "Ted Farlow"). Produced by Laurence Schwab and Otto Preminger.
- (1941) Stage Play: The More the Merrier. Written by Frank Gabrielson and Irvin Pincus. Directed by Otto Preminger. Cort Theatre: 15 Sep 1941- 27 Sep 1941 (16 performances). Cast: James Albert, Frank Albertson (as "Daniel Finch"), John Barnes, Max Beck, Ralph Chambers, Herbert Duffy, Lee Frederick, Will Geer (as "Forrest Lockhart"), Robert Gray, Teddy Hart (as "Al Goblin"), Louis Hector, Dorrit Kelton (as "Miss Craig"), Grace McDonald, John McKee, Doro Merande (as "Miss Hogben"), Millard Mitchell (as "Harry Scravvis"), Scott Moore, Mrs. Priestly Morrison, J.C. Nugent (as "Senator Broderick"), Daniele Porise, Jack Riano, Guy Sampsel, Lucia Seger, G. Albert Smith, Jane Standish, Brenda Struck, Arnold Saint Subber (as "Young Man with a Radio"), Keenan Wynn (as "Joseph Dolma"). Produced by Otto L. Preminger and Norman Pincus.
- (1941) Stage Play: Junior Miss. Comedy. Written by Jerome Chodorov and Joseph Fields. Based on the stories by Sally Benson. Stage Manager: Henry Ephron. Directed by Moss Hart. Lyceum Theatre (moved to The 46th Street Theatre from 26 Dec 1941- 38 Mar 1943, then moved to The Majestic Theatre from 28 Mar 1943 to close): 18 Nov 1941- 24 Jul 1943 (unknown performances). Cast: Matt Briggs, Francesca Bruning, Walter Collins, John Cushman, James Elliot, Kenneth Forbes, Jack Geer, John Hudson, Alexander Kirkland, Paula Laurence, Lenore Lonergan, Jack Manning, Joan Newton, Philip Ober (as "Harry Graves"), Patricia Peardon, William Redfield (as "Haskell Cummings") [credited as Billy Redfield], Barbara Robbins, Peter Scott, Robert Willey. Produced by Max Gordon.
- (1941) Stage Play: Hope for a Harvest. Written by Sophie Treadwell. Directed by Lester Vail.
- (1943) Stage Play: Three's a Family.
- (1943) Stage Play: The Naked Genius.
- (1944) Stage Play: Our Town. Drama (revival). Book by Thornton Wilder. Directed by Wesley McKee and Jed Harris. City Center: 10 Jan 1944- 29 Jan 1944 (24 performances). Cast: Arthur Allen (as "Professor Willard"), Montgomery Clift (as "George Gibbs"), Owen Coll (as "Constable Warren"), Marc Connelly (as "Stage Manager"), Curtis Cooksey (as "Dr. Gibbs"), Richard Dalton (as "Joe Crowell"), Parker Fennelly (as "Mr. Webb"), Frederica Going (as "Lady in the Box"), Alice Hill (as "Woman in the Balcony"), Walter O. Hill (as "Mr. Carter"), Carolyn Hummel (as "Rebecca Gibbs"), Donald Keyes (as "Howie Newsome"), Doro Merande (as "Mrs. Soames"), John Paul (as "Man in The Auditorium"), John Ravold (as "Joe Stoddard"), Ethel Remey (as "Mr. Webb"), Roy Robson (as "Si Crowell"), Teddy Rose (as "Wally Webb"), Martha Scott (as "Emily Webb"), William Swetland (as "Simon Stimson"), Evelyn Varden (as "Mrs. Gibbs"), Jay Velie (as "Sam Craig"). Produced by Jed Harris. Note: Previously filmed by Sol Lesser Productions [distributed by United Artists] as Our Town (1940) with Ms. Scott and Ms. Merande appearing in the film.
- (1944) Stage Play: Pick-up Girl. Written by Elsa Shelley. Scenic Design by Watson Barratt. Directed by Roy Hargrave. 48th Street Theatre: 3 May 1944- 21 Oct 1944 (198 performances). Cast: William Harrigan (as "Judge Bentley"), Dorothy Blackburn (as "Miss Russell"), Zachary A. Charles (as "Larry Webster"), Vito Christi (as "Peter Marti"), Toni Favor (as "Ruby Lockwood"), William Foran (as "Door Attendant") [final Broadway role], Kathryn Grill (as "Mrs. Collins"), Joe Johnson (as "Jackie Polumbo"), Douglas Keaton (as "Court Clerk"), David Kernan (as "Mr. Brill"), Morty Martell (as "Policeman Owens"), Doro Merande (as "Miss Porter"), Edmonia Nolley (as "Mrs. Busch"), Bram Nossen (as "Alexander Elliot"), Pamela Rivers (as "Elizabeth Collins"), Frank Tweddell (as "Mr. Collins"), Lili Valenty (as "Mrs. Marti"), Lois Wheeler (as "Mary"), Bernice Winters (as "Jean"). Produced by Michael Todd's Staff. Note: Play was adapted on UK television for ITV Television Playhouse telecast on 6 Dec 1957 (Season 3, Episode 14) and produced by Welbeck Films Ltd. [UK] as Too Young to Love (1960).
- (1944) Stage Play: Violet. Written by Whitfield Cook. Scenic Design by Howard Bay. Directed by Whitfield Cook. Belasco Theatre 24 Oct 1944- 11 Nov 1944 (23 performances). Cast: Mason Adams (as "Walter Meeker"), Fay Baker (as "Crystal"), John Cherry (as "Clarence"), Helen Claire (as "Lily Foster"), Martin David (as "Arthur"), Russell Gaige (as "W.W. Upthegrove'), Patricia Hitchcock (as "Violet"), Len D. Hollister [credited as Len Hollister] (as "Elisha Bly") [final Broadway role], Leslie Litomy (as "Henry Watrous"), Fuzzy McQuade (as "Evelyn"), Doro Merande (as "Mrs. Elfie Tunison"), Billy Nevard (as "Bruce"), Carlo Robinson (as "Sidney Watrous"), Jimsey Somers (as "Susie"), Harvey Stephens (as "Pete Granden"), Paula Trueman (as "Esther"), Joan Vitez (as "Charlotte Watrous"). Produced by Albert Margolies.
- (1945) Stage Play: Hope for the Best. Written by William McCleery [earliest Broadway credit]. Fulton Theatre (moved to The Royale Theatre on 23 Apr 1945- close): 7 Feb 1945- 19 May 1945 (117 performances). Cast: Leo Bulgakov (as "Professor Wechsler") [final Broadway role], Jack Hartley (as "Howard Hilton"), Doro Merande (as "Mrs. Bassett"), Paul Potter (As "Sergeant Joe Jordan"), Franchot Tone (as "Michael Jordan"), Joan Wetmore (as "Margaret Hicks Harwood"), Jane Wyatt (as "Lucille Daly"). Produced by Jean Dalrymple and Marc Connelly.
- (1946) Stage Play: Apple of His Eye. Comedy. Written by Kenyon Nicholson and Charles Robinson. Directed by Jed Harris. Biltmore Theatre: 5 Feb 1946- 18 May 1946 (118 performances). Cast: Walter Huston (as "Sam Stover"), Tom Ewell (as "Glen Stover"), Roy Fant (as "Tude Bowers"), Arthur Hunnicutt (as "Foss Springer"), Mary James (as "Lily Tobin"), Doro Merande (as "Stella Springer"), Jimsey Somers (as "Carol Ann Stover"), Joseph Sweeney, Mary Wickes (as "Nina Stover"), Clare Woodbury (as "Nettie Bowerse"). Replacement actors: Caroll Daniels (as "Carol Ann Stover"), Ross Elliott (as "Glen Stover"), Maurice Manson (as "Foss Springer"). Produced by Jed Harris. Produced in association with Walter Huston.
- (1948) Stage Play: The Silver Whistle. Comedy. Written by Robert E. McEnroe. Stage Manager: Philip S. Barry. Directed by Paul Crabtree. Biltmore Theatre: 24 Nov 1948- 28 May 1949 (219 performances). Cast: José Ferrer, Frances Brandt, Robert Carroll, Kathleen Comegys, Lawrence Fletcher, Charles Hart, Charles Kuhn, William Lynn, Burton Mallory, Jane Marbury, George Mathews, Doro Merande, Edward Platt, Chase Solez, Eleanor Wilson. Produced by The Theatre Guild.
- (1949) Stage Play: The Rat Race. Written by Garson Kanin. Incidental music by Joe Bushkin. Music arranged by Joe Bushkin. Scenic Design and Lighting Design by Donald Oenslager. Directed by Garson Kanin. Ethel Barrymore Theatre: 22 Dec 1949- 4 Mar 1950 (84 performances). Cast: Georgie Auld (as "Carl"), Joseph Bernard (as "Waiter"), Joe Bushkin (as "Frankie Jay"), Johnny Dale (as "Neighbor"), David Edelman (as "Police Department"), Betty Field (as "Helen Brown"), Belle Flower (as "Neighbor"), Hal Green (as "Ralph"), Pat Harrington Sr. (as "Bo Kerry"), Sherman Kane (as "Tip"), Doro Merande (as "Soda"), Dennie Moore (as "Edie Kerry"), Barry Nelson (as "Gus Hammer"), Lou Oles (as "Artie's Man"), Paul Shiers (as "Policeman"), Joseph Sweeney (as "Mac"), Toni Tucci (as "Carl's Girl"), Ray Walston (as "Telephone Man"), Rex Williams (as "Artie Bray"). Note: Filmed as The Rat Race (1960).
- (1951) Stage Play: Four Twelves Are 48. Comedy.
- (1951) Stage Play: Lo and Behold! Comedy. Written by John Patrick. Directed by Burgess Meredith. Booth Theatre: 12 Dec 1951- 12 Jan 1952 (38 performances). Cast: Leo G. Carroll (as "Milo Alcott"), Jeffrey Lynn (as "Dr. Robert Dorsey"), Paul Crabtree (as "Jack McDougal"), George H. Englund, Lee Grant (as "Daisy Durdle"), Roy Irving, Cloris Leachman (as "Honey Wainwright"), Doro Merande (as "Minnetonka Smallflower"). Produced by The Theatre Guild (Theresa Helburn, Lawrence Langner: Administrative Directors).
- (1969) Stage Play: The Front Page. Comedy (revival). Produced by Theater 1969 (Edward Albee, Richard Barr, Charles Woodward).
- (January 5, 1939) She acted in Thornton Wilder's play, "Our Town," at the Hanna Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio with Frank Craven, Evelyn Varden, Helen Carew, James Spottswood, Raymond Roe, Tom Fadden, John Craven, Patricia Roe, Charles Wiley Jr., Dorothy McGuire, Thomas W. Ross, Walter O. Hill, Alice Donaldson, Thomas Coley, Katharine Raht, Milton Parsons, William Roerick, E. Irving Locke, Billy Redfield, William Wadsworth, and Edward P. Goodnow in the cast. Raymond Sovey was set designer. Helene Pons was costume designer. Jed Harris was producer and director.
- (July 9, 1945) She acted in Phoebe and Henry Epron's play, "Three's A Family," at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine with Katherine Alexander in the cast.
- (July 1951) She acted in Philip King's play, "See How They Run," at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine.
- (July 1951) She acted in Dorothy Rood Stewart's play, "This is My Valley," at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine.
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