PORTRAIT OF THE WIDOW KINSKI

by Sara Jean Accuardi

[full length] A promising artist falls into obscurity. Decades later, his widow works tirelessly to find an audience for his neglected work. But the opportunity to finally secure her husband’s legacy forces her to take a hard look at the past and what was left behind.

[full length] A promising artist falls into obscurity. Decades later, his widow works tirelessly to find an audience for his neglected work. But the opportunity to finally secure her husband’s legacy forces her to take a hard look at the past and what was left behind.

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PORTRAIT OF THE WIDOW KINSKI

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  • Cheryl Bear: PORTRAIT OF THE WIDOW KINSKI

    A terrific portrait of what it means to work through the memories yourself when honoring the one you loved and lost. Well done.

    A terrific portrait of what it means to work through the memories yourself when honoring the one you loved and lost. Well done.

Character Information

  • Vera Kinski
    Character Age
    80s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Willie Kinski
    Character Age
    40s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Jack Bordman
    Character Age
    40s - 60s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Young Vera
    A young woman from another time.
    Character Age
    20s - 40s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization The Blank Theatre's Living Room Series, Year 2017
  • Type Reading, Organization The Reading Parlor, Year 2016
  • Type Reading, Organization Victory Gardens Theater, Year 2010
  • Type Reading, Organization Portland Center Stage, Year 2010

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Vivid Stage , Year 2021

Awards

  • Seven Devils Playwrights Conference
    Finalist
    2020
  • The Bridge Initiative Writing Award
    Semi-Finalist
    2016
  • The Blank Theatre's Living Room Series
    Selection
    2017
  • Ashland New Play Festival
    Semi-Finalist
    2016
  • Generations New Play Development Program
    Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company
    Semi-Finalist
    2014
  • JAW Playwrights Festival
    Portland Center Stage
    Selection
    2010
  • MFA Showcase
    Northwestern University
    Selection
    2009