2023 - Watersong by Shannon Jensen

Composer

WORKING TITLE:Watersong

Watersong focuses on the relationship between three women in the Joinbee family. Water women they once called themselves because of their connection to the water and spirits who once dwelled in the rivers of their country. Estranged for the last fifteen years, the women must come together for the grandmother's final days - unearthing the family secret that separated them and cut off their connection to the long line of water women that came before.

Shannon’s Story

Shannon is an actor, playwright and currently an ensemble member for Theatreinq in Townsville. She is descended from the Gunggandji people of Yarrabah. Her training includes a bachelor’s degree in Theatre from James Cook University (JCU). Shannon’s acting credits include Eva in Sunrise (JCU), Helen of Troy in Orestes (JCU) and Joan Beaufort in Blood of Kings (Theatreinq) and The White Rose and the Red (Theatreinq). Shannon is a current participant in the Write Sparks playwriting program at JUTE Theatre in Cairns.