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.
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Winter

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  • Lynne Collinson:
    2 May. 2019
    “ Winter is an important play. A powerful play. A haunting play. It's real. It's painful. It's funny. It's human. It tackles a serious topic with honesty and humor that comes from relatable characters and a recognizable family dynamic. Annis' determination to grab her last moments of control make a memorable drama. ”
  • Patricia Milton:
    20 Jul. 2017
    “ 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. ”
  • National New Play Network:
    17 Nov. 2016
    “ Winter by Julie Jensen is currently receiving a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. The partnering NNPN Member Theaters are Salt Lake Acting Company (UT), Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (Chicago, IL), and Central Works Theater Company (Berkeley, CA). ”
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Development History

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

Production History

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

Awards

Selection
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Rolling World Premiere
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National New Play Network
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2016