WINNER OF THE M. ELIZABETH OSBORN AWARD
Songs Without Words has won the M. Elizabeth Osborn Award from the American Theater Critics Association!
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CRITICS' PICK OF THE FRINGE, Cincinnati Fringe Festival
PICK OF THE FRINGE and AUDIENCE FAVORITE, Green Bay Fringe Festival
BEST INTERNATIONAL SHOW, Saskatoon Fringe Festival
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"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. Equally talented siblings Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn were each other's chief supporters and best friends. But under the constraints 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 both Fanny and Felix, Songs Without Words wrestles enduring questions of 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 both Fanny and Felix, Songs Without Words wrestles enduring questions of 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
"An astonishing, triumphant harmony...Songs Without Words is a revelation."
-Julia Peterson, Saskatoon StarPhoenix
"This show should be on everyone's radar...a must-see recommendation."
-Kirk Sheppard, The Sappy Critic
"A rich and beautiful tapestry of two composers' lives that is well told and wonderfully acted."
-Alan Jozwiak, League of Cincinnati Theatres
"This show is generating a lot of buzz for 3 reasons: 1) It is educational 2) It is superbly written 3) It is superbly performed."
-Liz Eichler, LoCT
"Incredible writing, exciting direction, and what can only be described as a flawless performance of two very different characters who share the same soul."
-Katrina Reynolds, LoCT
"Vosters is truly an artist, building poetry into each line and crafting an arc without a stale moment."
-Christy Carson, LoCT
"Entertaining. Poignant. Relatable. Heart-wrenching. Beautiful."
-Heather Hataley, PodSask
"A star-turning performance that is unforgettable, delightful and an exceptional piece of acting and theatre."
-Ezekiel McAdams, Culture Gecko
"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
"An astonishing, triumphant harmony...Songs Without Words is a revelation."
-Julia Peterson, Saskatoon StarPhoenix
"This show should be on everyone's radar...a must-see recommendation."
-Kirk Sheppard, The Sappy Critic
"A rich and beautiful tapestry of two composers' lives that is well told and wonderfully acted."
-Alan Jozwiak, League of Cincinnati Theatres
"This show is generating a lot of buzz for 3 reasons: 1) It is educational 2) It is superbly written 3) It is superbly performed."
-Liz Eichler, LoCT
"Incredible writing, exciting direction, and what can only be described as a flawless performance of two very different characters who share the same soul."
-Katrina Reynolds, LoCT
"Vosters is truly an artist, building poetry into each line and crafting an arc without a stale moment."
-Christy Carson, LoCT
"Entertaining. Poignant. Relatable. Heart-wrenching. Beautiful."
-Heather Hataley, PodSask
"A star-turning performance that is unforgettable, delightful and an exceptional piece of acting and theatre."
-Ezekiel McAdams, Culture Gecko
"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: 1 hr, no intermission (70-min world premiere upon request)
Production History: 2023 Milwaukee Fringe Festival
2024 Cincinnati Fringe Festival
2024 Green Bay Fringe Festival
2024 Saskatoon Fringe Festival
2024 Convergence-Continuum Tweener Series
Contact: Jennifer Vosters (playwright/performer) at the mail icon below!
