Locally-Grown New Play!
SONGS WITHOUT WORDS
(Or, The Mendelssohn Play)
by Jennifer Vosters
January 22 – February 7, 2027
Broadway Theatre Center | Studio Theatre
Directed by Executive Artistic Director Brent Hazelton**
Featuring Jennifer Vosters*
Designed and Created by Peter Clare, Maya Danks, Carrie Johns*, Daniele Tyler Mathews, Molly McCann, Grayson Thobe, Petr William, and more to be announced
In partnership with the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
Musical genius siblings Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn were each other’s chief supporters, deepest inspirations, and best friends—but a rigid world immortalized only one in the canon. Featuring a tour de force solo performance from Jennifer Vosters (A DOLL’S HOUSE) and presented for the first time with live music, SONGS WITHOUT WORDS wrestles enduring questions of gender and genius, family and fame, and siblinghood and the power of art.
Run time: approximately 75 minutes, with no intermission
“…a deeply engaging biographical narrative…speaks to universals in art, life, and familial love…” —The Small Stage
“A rich and beautiful tapestry of two composers’ lives…superbly written…superbly performed...flawless” —League of Cincinnati Theatres
“…takes a deep and thoughtful look at an exceptional pair and the result is a pleasure.” —The Capital Times
“…a revelation.” —Saskatoon StarPhoenix
★ Winner of the 2024 M. Elizabeth Osborn Award
★ Venue Pick and Members’ Pick (Minnesota Fringe Festival)
★ Critics Pick of the Fringe (Cincinnati Fringe Festival)
★ Best International Show (Saskatoon Fringe Festival)
★ Audience Favorite (Elgin Fringe Festival)
★ Pick of the Fringe and Audience Favorite (Green Bay Fringe Festival)
Brent Hazelton**
Jennifer Vosters*
KEY DATES + EVENTS
Here2Play: Thursday, January 7, 6:00-8:00pm, location to be announced
Preview: Friday, January 22 at 7:30 pm
Opening: Saturday, January 24 at 8 pm
Pay What You Choose: Monday, January 25 at 7:30 pm, walk-up tickets available starting one hour before the show
Talkbacks: Thursdays, January 28 and February 4 following the 7:30 pm performances
Understudy Performance: Tuesday, February 2 at 7:30 pm
Fanny Hensel, née Mendelssohn
Understudy Fanny Hensel, née Mendelssohn
Director
Assistant Director
Sound Designer
Lighting Designer
Costume Designer
Arranger
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Jennifer Vosters*
Kailey Azure Green
Brent Hazelton**
Maya Danks
Peter Clare
Petr William
Daniele Tyler Mathews
Molly McCann
Carrie Johns*
Grayson Thobe
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Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
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