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We Were Happy by Jennifer O'Grady

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  • Claudia Haas:
    7 Mar. 2024
    “ A combination of rose-colored glasses and reality join together in a rich play of memory, truth and maybes. O’Grady deftly mixes the toughness of immigrants blending into their new country with the sweetness of their hopes for the future. There is a twist in these remembrances. Are those times missed? Or best forgotten? Happy can have two edges. A poignant slice of life that rings true today. ”
  • Julie Zaffarano:
    23 Nov. 2023
    “ I had the recent pleasure of attending a reading of "We Were Happy" by Jennifer O'Grady. This lovely, fast- place play was a audience favorite. O'Grady captures a true slice of life of two family members whose experiences differed -- or did they? Well done! ”
  • Adam Richter:
    19 Nov. 2023
    “ "We Were Happy" is a funny, snappy and poignant look at memory, siblings and the true nature of what we think of as "the good old days." Jennifer O'Grady imbues these women with charm, wit and wisdom that make them a delight for actresses to play. I had the pleasure of attending a reading of "We Were Happy" and would love to see a full production. ”
  • Peter Fenton:
    18 Nov. 2023
    “ This play absolutely must be heard out loud! I just love the back and forth between these two little old Italian-American ladies recounting their childhood and the good and the bad of it all--but they were happy (maybe?). Jennifer O'Grady has masterfully captured the voice of her Italian grandmother and takes the reader on a walk through the lower Eastside. And we were happy. ”
  • Cheryl Bear:
    7 Aug. 2020
    “ Memories differ, but yes they were happy. Because with love, strength and community in venturing to create a new life they took pride in all of their accomplishments. Beautiful work! ”
  • Ricardo Soltero-Brown:
    4 Jan. 2019
    “ Jennifer O'Grady's play has a wonderful mix-up of time and fourth-wall breaking, and an astounding back and forth. The rhythm between the sisters is divine as they reveal their abilities with memory and their Americanization - names, marriage - not just for Italians, but all immigrants. There's sass and flight and disillusionment, an investigative time-capsule for the streets of a long-gone Americana. ”