Most Wonderful

by Jennifer O'Grady

Published in THE BEST NEW TEN-MINUTE PLAYS 2021 (Applause)
Selected for OnStage Atlanta's Merry Little Holiday Shorts and other productions

(10 Min) Two unemployed roommates learn the meaning of Christmas with help from a can of beans and some dental floss.

Published in THE BEST NEW TEN-MINUTE PLAYS 2021 (Applause)
Selected for OnStage Atlanta's Merry Little Holiday Shorts and other productions

(10 Min) Two unemployed roommates learn the meaning of Christmas with help from a can of beans and some dental floss.

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  • Aly Kantor: Most Wonderful

    What a lovely, understated, thoroughly character-driven holiday short! I could relate to the way Jake and Addie's resistance to celebrating the holiday was in competition with their desire to break the routine and do something special. When you're unemployed and the holiday essentially glorifies capitalism, it is even harder to make an effort to embrace the festive spirit. I adore the way these two friends manage to find joy through compromise. A sweet and unique option for holiday-themed festivals!

    What a lovely, understated, thoroughly character-driven holiday short! I could relate to the way Jake and Addie's resistance to celebrating the holiday was in competition with their desire to break the routine and do something special. When you're unemployed and the holiday essentially glorifies capitalism, it is even harder to make an effort to embrace the festive spirit. I adore the way these two friends manage to find joy through compromise. A sweet and unique option for holiday-themed festivals!

  • Christopher Plumridge: Most Wonderful

    Times are hard when unemployed, as these two are clearly now and feel, but together, amongst their bickering, they find a way to celebrate the big day, in quite a unique way! I would love to see their tree once 'decorated' !

    Times are hard when unemployed, as these two are clearly now and feel, but together, amongst their bickering, they find a way to celebrate the big day, in quite a unique way! I would love to see their tree once 'decorated' !

  • Debra A. Cole: Most Wonderful

    The holidays are a vulnerable time of the year, and these roommates find a beautiful way to create a new scenario of family. Touching, honest, and quirky, MOST WONDERFUL is a charming holiday short play.

    The holidays are a vulnerable time of the year, and these roommates find a beautiful way to create a new scenario of family. Touching, honest, and quirky, MOST WONDERFUL is a charming holiday short play.

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Character Information

  • Addie
    An unemployed actor and Jake's roommate.
    Character Age
    20s/30s.
  • Jake
    An unemployed actor and Addie's roommate.
    Character Age
    20s/30s.

Production History

  • Type University, Organization Gadsden State Community College (AL), Year 2023
  • Type University, Organization Samford University (AL), Year 2022
  • Type Professional, Organization PlayZoomers, Year 2021
  • Type Community Theater, Organization OnStage Atlanta (GA), Year 2019

Awards

  • Publication--The Best New Ten-Minute Plays 2021
    Applause Books
    2021
  • Merry Little Holiday Shorts
    OnStage Atlanta
    Selection
    2019