Happy Days Are Here (Again)

by Omer Abbas Salem

This play covers the lives of seven students at St. Boniface High School, in 1979 Chicago. It delves into how systems of support can be manipulated to abuse the less powerful. As the students try and find ways to help each other and themselves, we see how those in power have tactics and playbooks prepared to maintain dominance. This is a play about how permanently abuse can damage and how hard it can be to see.

This play covers the lives of seven students at St. Boniface High School, in 1979 Chicago. It delves into how systems of support can be manipulated to abuse the less powerful. As the students try and find ways to help each other and themselves, we see how those in power have tactics and playbooks prepared to maintain dominance. This is a play about how permanently abuse can damage and how hard it can be to see.

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Happy Days Are Here (Again)

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  • Eric Matthew Richardson: Happy Days Are Here (Again) by Omer Abbas Salem
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    A deeply horrific play with a cutting, acerbic humor that reminds us of the humanity of each victim. One that forces the audience to bear witness to the corrupt forces of power and the futility of working to reform from within. A perfect fit for companies seeking ensemble-driven work with equal parts bite and wit.

    A deeply horrific play with a cutting, acerbic humor that reminds us of the humanity of each victim. One that forces the audience to bear witness to the corrupt forces of power and the futility of working to reform from within. A perfect fit for companies seeking ensemble-driven work with equal parts bite and wit.

    ”
  • Shaun Leisher: Happy Days Are Here (Again) by Omer Abbas Salem
    “

    A chilling play about the cost and necessity of speaking out against those in power. A play about abuse perpetrated by those young people should trust. This is a play that needs to be seen everywhere. A wonderfully written ensemble of characters. A great opportunity for older and younger actors to really dive into complex roles.

    A chilling play about the cost and necessity of speaking out against those in power. A play about abuse perpetrated by those young people should trust. This is a play that needs to be seen everywhere. A wonderfully written ensemble of characters. A great opportunity for older and younger actors to really dive into complex roles.

    ”

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