We See What Happen

by Jonathan Alexandratos

Jonathan had a beautiful solo play about how perfect his Greek Granny's immigration to the U.S. was. However, when Granny shows up with four of Jonathan's old superhero action figures in tow, he learns that his sugarcoated solo play couldn't be more wrong.

Jonathan had a beautiful solo play about how perfect his Greek Granny's immigration to the U.S. was. However, when Granny shows up with four of Jonathan's old superhero action figures in tow, he learns that his sugarcoated solo play couldn't be more wrong.

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We See What Happen

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  • Cheryl Bear: We See What Happen by Jonathan Alexandratos
    “

    An incredibly moving, touching and beautiful play about the true story of immigration and the power of artistic expression to help us tell our story and play again with those we love! Wonderful!

    An incredibly moving, touching and beautiful play about the true story of immigration and the power of artistic expression to help us tell our story and play again with those we love! Wonderful!

    ”
  • Alexander Hehr: We See What Happen by Jonathan Alexandratos
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    "As a Greek-American and playwright, it is wonderful to see another writer tackle the journey and history of Greek immigration. Utilizing super heroes as symbols connected the story with the theme of immigration and the obstacles of a time period, where we are born, and who were are born as. On top of all that, the characterization of YiaYia and her mother brought me back to a familiar time, like seeing my family in the words of the script."

    "As a Greek-American and playwright, it is wonderful to see another writer tackle the journey and history of Greek immigration. Utilizing super heroes as symbols connected the story with the theme of immigration and the obstacles of a time period, where we are born, and who were are born as. On top of all that, the characterization of YiaYia and her mother brought me back to a familiar time, like seeing my family in the words of the script."

    ”
  • Unicorn Theatre: We See What Happen by Jonathan Alexandratos
    “

    This play was a FINALIST for the 2019-2020 In-Progress New Play Reading Series at Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. It is our pleasure to support WE SEE WHAT HAPPEN.

    This play was a FINALIST for the 2019-2020 In-Progress New Play Reading Series at Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. It is our pleasure to support WE SEE WHAT HAPPEN.

    ”
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Development History

  • Reading, Strange Sun Theater, 2018
  • Reading, Actors Bridge Ensemble, 2017
  • Reading, Nashville Repertory Theatre, 2016

Awards

  • Greenhouse Prize
    Strange Sun Theater
    Winner
    2018