Jennifer Vosters

Jennifer Vosters

Jennifer Vosters is a Wisconsin-born, Chicago-based writer, actor, director, and musician. Her solo play, SONGS WITHOUT WORDS, won the 2024 ATCA M. Elizabeth Osborn Award. Her writing has appeared in Slippery Elm Literary Journal, Commonweal, America, National Catholic Reporter, U.S. Catholic, and elsewhere. She received her BA in English Writing with minors in Theatre and Italian from Saint Mary's College.

Plays

  • SONGS WITHOUT WORDS (Or, The Mendelssohn Play) by Jennifer Vosters
    Recommendations: 1
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    Cast: 
    1
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    Genre: biography, docudrama/historic + 1 more
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    Keyword: true story, women's voices + 4 more
    Genre: biography, docudrama/historic, drama
    Keyword: true story, women's voices, classical music, 19th century history, Fanny Mendelssohn, Felix Mendelssohn
    WINNER OF THE 2024 OSBORN NEW PLAY AWARD.
    You may have heard of the great composer F. Mendelssohn. You may not have heard there were two. Equally talented siblings Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn were each other's chief supporters and best friends. But under the constraints of an unforgiving world, there was only room for one to be great. SONGS WITHOUT WORDS is the funny, tragic, and heartfelt story of...
    WINNER OF THE 2024 OSBORN NEW PLAY AWARD.
    You may have heard of the great composer F. Mendelssohn. You may not have heard there were two. Equally talented siblings Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn were each other's chief supporters and best friends. But under the constraints of an unforgiving world, there was only room for one to be great. SONGS WITHOUT WORDS is the funny, tragic, and heartfelt story of one artistic soul inhabiting two very different artists. Featuring a solo actor's tour-de-force performance as both Fanny and Felix, SONGS WITHOUT WORDS wrestles enduring questions of gender and genius, family and fame, siblinghood and the power of art.
  • MEDEA by Jennifer Vosters
    Cast: 
    6–10
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    Genre: adaptation, drama + 1 more
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    Keyword: Ancient Greek tragedy, Medea + 3 more
    Genre: adaptation, drama, tragedy
    Keyword: Ancient Greek tragedy, Medea, classical mythology, women, iconic women
    Written by Euripides
    Adapted by Jennifer Vosters, based on the translation by Ian Johnston

    Legend explodes into life in this searing adaptation of Euripides' greatest play. When Medea is abandoned by her husband, the Greek hero Jason, a battle of the sexes becomes a nightmarish venture into vengeance, justice, family, loyalty, and pride. As Medea decides how far she will go to bring...
    Written by Euripides
    Adapted by Jennifer Vosters, based on the translation by Ian Johnston

    Legend explodes into life in this searing adaptation of Euripides' greatest play. When Medea is abandoned by her husband, the Greek hero Jason, a battle of the sexes becomes a nightmarish venture into vengeance, justice, family, loyalty, and pride. As Medea decides how far she will go to bring Jason to task for his betrayal, her community must grapple with the consequences that righteous anger can bring upon the innocent.
  • ABUZZ by Jennifer Vosters
    Cast: 
    4–5
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    Genre: comedy, young audiences
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    Keyword: ten minute play, great roles for young actors + 3 more
    Genre: comedy, young audiences
    Keyword: ten minute play, great roles for young actors, middle school, competition, childhood friendship
    The final round of the state spelling bee is no place to make nice. But with a trip to the national bee on the line, middle schoolers Jess and Kate find themselves questioning what they thought they knew about winning, losing, and what really matters. A funny, heartwarming ten-minute play about owning our choices and finding friends in unlikely places.

Recommended by Jennifer Vosters

  • CASTAWAYS by Liz Coley
    19 Jun. 2024
    “ A humorous, compassionate, and thought-provoking examination of memory care that foregrounds the dignity and individuality of people facing dementia...all with a delightful dose of whimsy! A remarkable achievement. ”