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Jen Silverman

    Jen Silverman is a New York-based writer whose plays often explore unconventional characters and situations with sharp wit and biting humor. Her writing is celebrated for its unique blend of the absurd and the emotionally resonant, delving into themes of identity, relationships, and societal expectations. Silverman is a highly regarded playwright whose theatrical works have been staged internationally, showcasing her ability to connect with audiences across diverse settings.

    We Play Ourselves
    The Island Dwellers
    Keen Teens Volume 3
    Wink
    Collective Rage
    Bath
    • 2023

      Featuring a whimsical blend of humor and education, the book introduces various scientific disciplines through the lens of dinosaurs. Each field, from Microbiology to Astronomy, is represented by a unique dinosaur character, showcasing their quirky struggles and antics in a lab setting. Readers will enjoy the amusing imagery of a T-rex as a microbiologist and velociraptors in a lab coat, all while gaining insights into the fascinating world of science. It's a delightful way to engage young minds with STEM concepts through playful storytelling.

      DINOSAUR SCIENTISTS
    • 2023

      Jen Silverman boldly transforms this classic play by Jacobean playwrights William Rowley, Thomas Dekker and John Ford, using a contemporary lens to make the machinations of the distant past strikingly relevant to today.

      Witch
    • 2022

      The poems explore themes of desire and travel, revealing the pleasures and pains of leaving and returning. With an economical style and rich imagery, the collection immerses readers in experiences that are both enlightening and emotionally resonant. The work captivates with its heartfelt wisdom and evocative descriptions, creating a vivid landscape drenched in light and wine.

      Bath
    • 2021

      Reading like a cross between Shelia Heti's How Should A Person Be? and Lily King's Writers & Lovers, We Play Ourselves is a wildly entertaining debut novel of female rage, self-sabotage, the pursuit of fame and the costs of artistic ambition.

      We Play Ourselves
    • 2019

      Wink follows unhappy housewife Sofie and her breadwinning husband Gregor, who both seek weekly counseling from an unorthodox therapist, Doctor Frans. Their current topic of disagreement: Wink. When Wink goes missing, violent desires, domestic anarchy, and feline vengeance emerge, threatening the neatly ordered reality Sophie, Gregor, and Doctor Frans have constructed.

      Wink
    • 2018

      The Island Dwellers

      Stories

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      4.0(306)Add rating

      This debut short-story collection captivates with its unique blend of wit, transgression, and emotional depth. Readers will find themselves immersed in a variety of narratives that explore complex themes and characters, reminiscent of the styles of Miranda July, Rebecca Lee, and Mary Gaitskill. Each story offers a fresh perspective, inviting contemplation and connection through its engaging storytelling.

      The Island Dwellers
    • 2018

      Collective Rage

      A Play in Five Betties

      • 84 pages
      • 3 hours of reading
      4.3(22)Add rating

      Exploring themes of identity and self-discovery, the narrative features five women, all named Betty, who navigate their emotions through anger, desire, and performance. Each Betty confronts her loneliness and wealth while grappling with personal issues, including love and self-reflection. Their stories intertwine at a unique crossroads, revealing how their shared name connects their experiences and struggles in an engaging and thought-provoking manner.

      Collective Rage
    • 2017

      The Moors

      • 87 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Two sisters and a dog live out their lives on the bleak English moors, dreaming of love and power. The arrival of a hapless governess and a moor-hen set all three on a strange and dangerous path. The Moors is a dark comedy about love, desperation, and visibility.

      The Moors
    • 2017

      Sharon, in her mid-fifties, is recently divorced and needs a roommate to share her Iowa home. Robyn, also in her mid-fifties, needs a place to hide and a chance to start over. But as Sharon begins to uncover Robyn's secrets, they encourage her own deep-seated desire to transform her life completely. A dark comedy about what it takes to re-route your life - and what happens when the wheels come off.

      The Roommate