Dancing on Ice

by Andrea Markowitz

A near-death experience heals deep wounds between a mother and daughter, and teaches them the two most important lessons of their lives.

A near-death experience heals deep wounds between a mother and daughter, and teaches them the two most important lessons of their lives.

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Dancing on Ice

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  • Andrea Fine Carey: Dancing on Ice by Andrea Markowitz
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    "Dancing on Ice" is a poignant and thought-provoking journey through the final days of a woman’s life. Andrea Markowitz deftly infuses the taut mother-daughter relationship with pathos and humor that is truly moving yet avoids sentimentality. The play works beautifully whether you’re a devout believer, a total atheist, or somewhere in-between.

    "Dancing on Ice" is a poignant and thought-provoking journey through the final days of a woman’s life. Andrea Markowitz deftly infuses the taut mother-daughter relationship with pathos and humor that is truly moving yet avoids sentimentality. The play works beautifully whether you’re a devout believer, a total atheist, or somewhere in-between.

    ”

Development History

  • Reading, ANDTheatre Company (Artistic New Directions) , 2022
  • Workshop, The Bechdel Group, 2021
  • Reading, Theatre Artists Studio (reading of the original version; in 2021 the script was extensively reworked), 2016

Production History

  • Workshop, ANDTheatre Company (Artistic New Directions), 2023

Awards

  • First Prize
    Helen-Jean Play Contest (awarded to a previous version of the play, titled: "A Very Good Time For Healing")
    Winner
    2016