Winter

by Julie Jensen

Annis, a retired English professor and poet, is in decline; it is road she understands all too well. She and her husband have long had a pact to go out together, but he has his work. When her sons come home for Thanksgiving, one of them decides something must be done. But Annis takes her own course with the help of her free-spirited granddaughter. Inspired by the story “Robeck” by Margaret Pabst Battin.

Annis, a retired English professor and poet, is in decline; it is road she understands all too well. She and her husband have long had a pact to go out together, but he has his work. When her sons come home for Thanksgiving, one of them decides something must be done. But Annis takes her own course with the help of her free-spirited granddaughter. Inspired by the story “Robeck” by Margaret Pabst Battin.

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  • Danielle Wirsansky: Winter by Julie Jensen
    “

    Winter by Julie Jensen is a deeply moving exploration of end-of-life choices. Jensen’s play captures the complex emotions within a family facing difficult decisions, blending humor, honesty, and humanity. Annis' courageous determination to maintain control over her final chapter makes this a powerful and unforgettable piece.

    Winter by Julie Jensen is a deeply moving exploration of end-of-life choices. Jensen’s play captures the complex emotions within a family facing difficult decisions, blending humor, honesty, and humanity. Annis' courageous determination to maintain control over her final chapter makes this a powerful and unforgettable piece.

    ”
  • Patricia Milton: Winter by Julie Jensen
    “

    A very moving, thoughtful play, depicting a family in crisis. Annis' quest is courageous and relate-able. No fancy twists and turns: just the powerful story of an end-of-life journey.

    A very moving, thoughtful play, depicting a family in crisis. Annis' quest is courageous and relate-able. No fancy twists and turns: just the powerful story of an end-of-life journey.

    ”
  • Cassie Stokes-Wylie: Winter by Julie Jensen
    “

    A thoughtful and provocative play that shines light on all sides of the 'right-to-die' debate. The character of Annis is funny and clever and empowered. The script raises smart questions without definitively taking a position on the issue. Our reading of WINTER (at Salt Lake Acting Company) sparked a lively post-play discussion and we are excited for the community engagement opportunities this play presents. It's a topic that affects many people's lives and incites a lot of opinion.

    A thoughtful and provocative play that shines light on all sides of the 'right-to-die' debate. The character of Annis is funny and clever and empowered. The script raises smart questions without definitively taking a position on the issue. Our reading of WINTER (at Salt Lake Acting Company) sparked a lively post-play discussion and we are excited for the community engagement opportunities this play presents. It's a topic that affects many people's lives and incites a lot of opinion.

    ”

Development History

  • Reading, Salt Lake Acting Company, Salt Lake City, UT, 2016
  • Reading, Plan-B Theatre Company, Salt Lake City, UT, 2015

Production History

  • Professional, Central Works Theatre, Berkeley, CA, 2017
  • Professional, Rivendell Theatre, Chicago, IL, 2016
  • Professional, Salt Lake Acting Company, Salt Lake City, UT, 2016

Awards

  • Rolling World Premiere
    National New Play Network
    Selection
    2016