Most Wonderful by Jennifer O'Grady

Selected for OnStage Atlanta's 2019 Merry Little Holiday Shorts and THE BEST NEW TEN-MINUTE PLAYS 2021

(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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Most Wonderful

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  • D. Lee Miller:
    15 Jun. 2020
    “ A warm and embracing Christmas play that shows us what we really value - and as always, it's our friendships. The families we choose. Perfect for the holiday season. Nice work, O'Grady! ”
  • Arianna Rose:
    10 Dec. 2019
    “ Dental floss! Beans! Chinese take-out! All these items make one heck of a Christmas story. At its heart, a heartwarming story about the families we choose, and the friendships we nurture. A beautiful play for the holiday season or anytime. Read it, produce it! ”
  • Lainie Vansant:
    1 Dec. 2019
    “ O'Grady neatly captures the struggle of creating your own independence but still figuring out what traditions are important to you as a person. Perfect for anyone with a found family and a touch of cynicism who just can't shake the Christmas cheer. ”
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Character Information

  • Addie
    20s/30s.
    An unemployed actor and Jake's roommate.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Jake
    20s/30s.
    An unemployed actor and Addie's roommate.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    OnStage Atlanta, Merry Little Holiday Shorts
    ,
    2019

Awards

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