Lucy Tries Again

by Jennifer O'Grady

Selected for Crafton Hills College's New Works Festival

(10 Min) 16-year-old Lucy Ball has been kicked out of her NYC drama school for being shy and having insufficient talent. Back home with her mom, Lucy tries to figure out what if anything to do next. (Based on the life of iconic TV star Lucille Ball))

Selected for Crafton Hills College's New Works Festival

(10 Min) 16-year-old Lucy Ball has been kicked out of her NYC drama school for being shy and having insufficient talent. Back home with her mom, Lucy tries to figure out what if anything to do next. (Based on the life of iconic TV star Lucille Ball))

  • Inquire About Rights
  • Recommend
  • Download
  • Save to Reading List

Lucy Tries Again

Recommended by

  • Neil Radtke: Lucy Tries Again

    "Lucy Tries Again" presents an engaging and relatable exploration of ambition, self-doubt, and familial support. The play offers a compelling narrative that encourages audiences to reflect on their own aspirations and the importance of resilience in overcoming obstacles. Keep trying!

    "Lucy Tries Again" presents an engaging and relatable exploration of ambition, self-doubt, and familial support. The play offers a compelling narrative that encourages audiences to reflect on their own aspirations and the importance of resilience in overcoming obstacles. Keep trying!

  • Morey Norkin: Lucy Tries Again

    Who doesn’t love Lucy? And in this delightful look at 16-year-old Lucille Ball, Jennifer O’Grady presents a young woman doubting her talent because she was sent home from a prestigious acting school. The reason? She was too shy! Because of the support of her wise mother we know how things turned out. But what a wonderful lesson no matter your aspirations: believe in yourself and don’t let others define you. A wonderful chance to once again say I Love Lucy!

    Who doesn’t love Lucy? And in this delightful look at 16-year-old Lucille Ball, Jennifer O’Grady presents a young woman doubting her talent because she was sent home from a prestigious acting school. The reason? She was too shy! Because of the support of her wise mother we know how things turned out. But what a wonderful lesson no matter your aspirations: believe in yourself and don’t let others define you. A wonderful chance to once again say I Love Lucy!

  • Ross Tedford Kendall: Lucy Tries Again

    A great little biographical play about a pivotal moment in the life of one of our most cherished comediennes. This made me want to look more into the life of Lucille Ball. Great job!

    A great little biographical play about a pivotal moment in the life of one of our most cherished comediennes. This made me want to look more into the life of Lucille Ball. Great job!

View all 4 recommendations

Character Information

  • Lucy
    Character Age
    16
  • DeDe (pronounced "DeeDee")
    Her mom
    Character Age
    34

Production History

  • Type University, Organization (filmed producton), Crafton Hills College New Works Festival, Year 2021

Awards

  • New Works Festival
    Crafton Hills College
    Selection
    2021