Happy New Year, Happy Birthday!

by Rhys Washington

On the eve of his twenty-third birthday and the New Year, the always anxious and high-strung Magnus is thrust into a surprise party he never wanted. Worlds collide as friends, lovers, and co-workers all descend onto his tiny New York City Apartment. What could go wrong? Happy New Year, Happy Birthday is a comedy about renewal and that helpless feeling you have while in your twenties.

On the eve of his twenty-third birthday and the New Year, the always anxious and high-strung Magnus is thrust into a surprise party he never wanted. Worlds collide as friends, lovers, and co-workers all descend onto his tiny New York City Apartment. What could go wrong? Happy New Year, Happy Birthday is a comedy about renewal and that helpless feeling you have while in your twenties.

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Happy New Year, Happy Birthday!

Character Information

Harriet can double for Mom. This play can be cast as freely as you want.
  • Harriet
    Wendell's Wife. Also doubles as Mom.
    40s-50s
    Any Race or ethnicity
    a cis Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Levi Acker
    The friend with benefits.
    20s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Magnus Welsh
    The birthday boy
    20s
    Any
    a cis Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Anika
    The roommate. A carefree soul.
    20s
    any ehtnicity
    a cis Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Jessi
    20s
    American of any ethnicity
    a cis Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Cameron
    The friend who lost touch.
    20s
    Any Race or ethnicity
    a cis Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Wendell
    the Boss.
    40s-50s
    Any Race or ethnicity (ideally white)
    a cis Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Development History

  • Commission, Theatre Write Now / KOPCORP LLC., 2024
  • Reading, KOPCorp LLC / East Village Basement, 2024

Production History

  • Workshop, Theatre Write Now / KOPCorp LLC, 2024