"A remarkable piece...that reaches very deeply into the nature of art and the core of human experience..."
You may have heard of the great composer F. Mendelssohn. You may not have heard that there were two. Regarded as equally talented by all who knew them, Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn were each other's chief supporters and best friends. But under the gaze of an unforgiving world, there was only room for one to be great.
Songs Without Words is the funny, tragic, and heartfelt story of one artistic soul inhabiting two very different artists. Featuring a solo actor's tour-de-force performance as Fanny and Felix, Songs Without Words ponders the enduring paradoxes surrounding gender and genius, family and fame, siblinghood and the power of art.
Songs Without Words is the funny, tragic, and heartfelt story of one artistic soul inhabiting two very different artists. Featuring a solo actor's tour-de-force performance as Fanny and Felix, Songs Without Words ponders the enduring paradoxes surrounding gender and genius, family and fame, siblinghood and the power of art.
WHAT AUDIENCES ARE SAYING
"...a deeply engaging biographical narrative...[that] speaks to universals in art, life and familial love..."
-Russ Bickerstaff, The Small Stage
"a wonderful play that hits all the notes"
"beautifully crafted storytelling"
"a great human interest story"
"a masterfully written play"
"beyond all expectations!"
"a powerful performance"
"don't miss it"
"stunning"
"eloquent"
"a true joy to watch"
"thought-provoking"
"compelling, funny, and powerful"
"it made me laugh, it made me cry"
"clear, intentional, engaging, and moving"
"highly recommend ALL audiences to watch this show any chance they get!"
"an immensely talented performer sharing the story of two immensely talented siblings"
"...a deeply engaging biographical narrative...[that] speaks to universals in art, life and familial love..."
-Russ Bickerstaff, The Small Stage
"a wonderful play that hits all the notes"
"beautifully crafted storytelling"
"a great human interest story"
"a masterfully written play"
"beyond all expectations!"
"a powerful performance"
"don't miss it"
"stunning"
"eloquent"
"a true joy to watch"
"thought-provoking"
"compelling, funny, and powerful"
"it made me laugh, it made me cry"
"clear, intentional, engaging, and moving"
"highly recommend ALL audiences to watch this show any chance they get!"
"an immensely talented performer sharing the story of two immensely talented siblings"
THE SPECS
Cast Size: 1
Run Time: approx. 75 minutes, no intermission (60-minute version upon request)
Tech Requirements: basic light and sound
Production History: 2023 Milwaukee Fringe Festival (60-minute version)
Contact: Jennifer Vosters (playwright/performer) at the mail icon below!
