PORTRAIT OF THE WIDOW KINSKI

[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:
    23 Jan. 2021
    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
    80s,
    Any
    ,
    Female
  • Willie Kinski
    40s,
    Any
    ,
    Male
  • Young Vera
    20s - 40s,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    A young woman from another time.
  • Jack Bordman
    40s - 60s ,
    Any
    ,
    Male

Development History

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

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Vivid Stage
    ,
    2021

Awards

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